Local Development Advisor by High Commission of Canada

High Commission of Canada

  • Accra
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe High Commission of Canada in Ghana seeks to recruit Local Development Advisor.Consultants applying for this position must have the following experience, knowledge and expertise:
  • A master's degree or higher from a recognised university in one of the following relevant disciplines, development studies, rural development, economics policy, agriculture economics or related field (local governance, political science)
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in development work, at least 5 of which must be related to providing advisory services in rural/local development in Ghana.
The consultant should also have the following experience, knowledge and skills
  • Demonstrated experience in providing advisory services on local development issues, including coordinating with decentralised governance institutions in programme delivery, preferably with or for bilateral or multilateral development institution
  • Knowledge and experience with current government policies, programmes and approaches in agriculture and local economic development and complementarity with donor programming
  • Excellent English writing skills
Location: AccraHOW TO APPLYInterested applicants should submit expression of interest to receive the request for proposal (RFP) through the email: accrada@international.gc.caClosing Date: 26 August, 2024

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