Company Profile

Introduction
This request for expression of interest follows the general procurement notice for the Ghana Social Opportunities Project that appeared in the 18th and 20th November 2010 editions of the Daily Graphic and Ghanaian Times respectively, the UN Development Business and dgMarket.

The government of Ghana through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) and the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) is implementing the US$138.6 million World Bank funded Ghana Social Opportunities Project (GSOP). This has been aligned with the nation's effort to implement its National Social Protection Strategy (NSPS) which was developed in 2007. GSOP has the following sub components:

• Social Protection Policy and Systems Strengthening;
• LIPW implementation and Capacity Building;
• LEAP implementation and Capacity Building and
• Project Management and Coordination

Effective and efficient coordination in planning, targeting and implementation is a critical component of the NSPS. The implementation duration of the project is 2010-2018. Whilst the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) is responsible for the Public Works component, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) is responsible for the Cash Transfer programme-LEAP, GNHR and other activities related to strengthening SP delivery.

Job Description

Duty Station: NTU, Accra

The Coordinator will have the overall responsibility for the entire administrative and operational management of the National Targeting Unit (NTU); this induces technical issues, management of staff, all human resource issues, stakeholder relationship management, procurement, planning and all logistics related to the National Targeting System (NTS).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the regulations and administrative procedures that allow efficient technical and operational execution of the unit
• Strategically plan and oversee the work of the unit,
• Prepare the annual work plan and operational budget of the unit,
• Oversee and supervise the development of a capacity building work plan
• Directly supervise daily operations of all technical and supporting staff
• Supervise the work of service providers engaged to assist in the targeting of households
• Ensure prudent use of needed logistics
• Facilitate  working   relationships  with  ether  Ministries,   Departments  and Agencies implementing Social Protection Interventions

Reporting Responsibility
In the discharge of his/her duties, the consultant will report to the Minister of the MoGCSP through the Director of Social Protection of the MoGCSP.The Coordinator shall prepare and present quarterly performance reports to the High Steering Committee on Social Protection.

Duration of Assignment
The Contract will last for one (1) year initially, but renewable tor a second year subject to satisfactory performance.

Required Skills or Experience

• At least a Master's degree in public policy, social policy or management.
• At least 5 years of proven managerial and implementation experience in a large Social Protection programme in an International, MGO, Public or For-Profit organization.
• Excellent managerial, interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills.
• Excellent writing and computer skills (Microsoft office suite}, Demonstrated ability to build, manage and work in a team.
• International experience in Social Protection and Targeting is an advantage