Job Description

Deloitte Consulting LLP seeks a Deputy Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID/Ghana Enhancing Trade and Finance activity (ETF). This five-year activity will mobilize finance and investment in targeted sectors of the Ghanaian economy – including, but not limited to, agriculture, climate mitigation and adaptation, trade, apparel, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), renewable energy sectors – and create jobs. The activity will ensure the development of a broad and diverse finance market which is able to meet the financing needs of different business types through increased private sector investment. In addition, the activity will enhance trade by creating linkages to improved markets and empowering Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with growth potential to seize trade and investment opportunities and meet foreign market standards.

This position will be based in Accra, Ghana.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist the Chief of Party in all aspects of project implementation, including leadership, technical direction, and management oversight for project activities and results;
• Manage the technical implementation of the three components: mobilizing private sector investment, offering technical support to SMEs, and facilitate a regulatory environment that encourages alternative financing methods while promoting private sector investment and inclusive finance;
• Support the development of strategic plans, annual and quarterly work plans, and other deliverables in line with USAID guidelines to achieve objectives;
• Support the development of strong M&E mechanisms, program monitoring tools and efficient systems to ensure high quality implementation;
• Represent Deloitte with partners and key stakeholders, maintain positive relationships with USAID, local authorities, and the country office team;
• Identify and effectively manage all key risks related to the program, including compliance with donor transparency and due diligence requirements.

Required Skills or Experience

Qualifications:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in managing agribusiness, market system development, and/or value chain development projects in Africa is required;
• Demonstrated professional success in the areas of agribusiness, industrial agriculture, and/or building coalitions of agricultural companies is required;
• Expertise in at least one relevant area, including economics, agricultural economics, agronomy, agricultural investment, and/or a related field, is required;
• Professional working experience in Ghana required;
• International donor experience is required, USAID experience highly preferred;
• Fluency in English required. Proficiency in at Twi or another local language desired