Company Profile

Job Description

Project Background

The USAID funded Ghana Fiscal Accountability Strengthening Activity (FASA) will work in key areas of Ghana’s public financial management (PFM) ecosystem to enhance the accountability, transparency, and efficiency of public expenditures. After the country defaulted in 2022, significantly raising the cost of living for most Ghanaians, international and domestic attention turned to the government. Building on the foundation laid by previous reforms, FASA will partner with key Ghanaian institutions such as the Ghana Audit Service and the Controller and Accountant General’s Department to raise the bar for fiscal accountability at national and subnational levels. 

Position Purpose

The District Engagement Manager is responsible for overseeing, managing the team of district coordinators, implementing the district engagement strategy for the USAID Fiscal Accountability Strengthening Activity and managing FASA activities at the subnational level across the objectives. This involves coordinating with local government officials, civil society organizations (CSOs), and the media to promote fiscal accountability, transparency, and citizen participation at the district level. The District Engagement Manager will be supervised by the Chief of Party (COP).

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a district engagement strategy aligned with the overall project objectives.
• Identify key stakeholders at the district level, including government officials, CSO representatives, and media outlets and build and maintain relationships with these stakeholders.
• Act as the main liaison between FASA and district activities.
• Supervise five (5) District Coordinator based in the districts, including supporting the Coordinators’ communications with objective leads and facilitating sustainable collaboration between the Coordinators, district-level governments, and national-level ministries, departments, and agencies. 
• Provide training and technical assistance to district-level government officials and CSOs on fiscal accountability principles, transparency measures, and citizen participation.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of advocacy campaigns to promote fiscal accountability at the district level.
• Support CSOs in mobilizing citizens to participate in advocacy efforts.
• Collaborate with local media outlets to raise awareness of fiscal accountability issues and promote citizen participation.
• Facilitate media training and support the production of investigative reports on fiscal accountability.
• Track the progress of district engagement activities and document their impact.
• Collect data on citizen participation, government responsiveness, and other relevant indicators.
• Prepare regular reports on district engagement activities and their outcomes.

Required Skills or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, political science, international development, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience working in development or governance-related fields.
• Experience working with government officials, civil society organizations, and the media preferably including experience working at the district level.
• Strong understanding of fiscal accountability and transparency issues. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in English Language is required. Knowledge of local languages is desired.
• Willingness to travel to various districts within Ghana.