VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Northern Development Authority (NDA) was established under the Northern Development Authority Act 2017 (Act 963) to provide a framework for the accelerated economic and social development of the Northern Zone. The NDA also serves as an agency for the implementation of the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication programme (IPEP).

The objects of NDA are to accelerate economic and social development in the NDA zone through strategic direction in the planning & prioritization of development projects; mobilize public resources including financial resources and private public investments for the accelerated economic and social development of the Northern zone; coordinate development activities in the Northern Zone with the aim of ensuring that i. public resources are effectively utilized, and ii. private sector investments achieve maximum development impacts to reduce poverty and deprivation iii. formulate and implement initiatives towards achieving gender equality and empowerment of vulnerable groups in the Northern Zone;

To fulfill its mandate, the Northern Development Authority (NDA) seeks to hire qualified Ghanaians who are highly motivated, dynamic, results-oriented with good leadership qualities and strong work ethics to fill the following positions at the regional levels.

1.PRINCIPAL OFFICER (Zonal Coordinator)

REPORTS TO: TBC

LOCATION: REGION

JOB PURPOSE

To provide leadership, technical andoperational support for effective and efficient performance of the functions of the Regional Office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• - A minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited tertiary institution in any of the following fields:planning, economics, sociology or any other related field;

1. - A minimum of six (6) years post-bachelor’s relevant work experience, two (2) years of which must be in a Senior Management position in a reputable institution;
2. - Membership with a relevant professional body is an advantage.

COMPETENCIES

• 1. Strong Leadership, management communication, interpersonal and presentation skills;
• 2. Strong quantitative, qualitative and analytical skills;

• 3. Good knowledge of Ghana’s decentralized administration system and planning;and understanding of Public Administration System;
• 4. Conflict management skills and Result oriented;
• 5. Budgeting and budget management;
• 6. Strong negotiation, diplomacy, lobbying and resource mobilization;
• .7 Capacity to inspire and motivate; Good team player and initiator;
• 8. Good Knowledge in community development paradigms and dynamics;
• 9. Strong project management and strategic planning skills;
• 10. Relevant knowledge in ICT applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);

• 11.High integrity with strong ethics.

2. SENIOR OFFICER , ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT

REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL OFFICER

LOCATION: REGION

JOB PURPOSE

To provide tactical and operational support for effective and efficient performance of the functions of the Economic Development Unit in the Region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Participates in the assessment of the agricultural potential of the region;
• 2. Participates in the preparations of agricultural development strategies;
• 3. Identifies/conducts economic or financial analysis of projects;
• 4. Develops profile of potential private sector opportunities in the region;
• 5. Develops/maintains a data base of private sector business/ventures in the region;
• 6. Facilitates the implementations of national/regional programmes in agricultural and private sector development;
• 7. Coordinates the identifications of infrastructural needs of the region;
• 8. Creates/maintains an electronic data base on economic and private sector development activities in the region;
• 9. Prepares progress reports.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

- A minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited tertiary institution in any of the following fields: Agriculture; Natural Resource; Management; Business administration or any other related field;

- A minimum of four (4) years post-bachelor’s relevant work experience, one (1) year of which must be in a reputable institution;

COMPETENCIES

• - Knowledge in agricultural value chain development;

• - Private Sector Engagement and Community entry and facilitation skills;

• - Commercially oriented agriculture programming;
• - Relevant knowledge in ICT applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);
• - Strategic planning, research and analytical skills;
• - Leadership, Strong Communication, interpersonal and presentations skills;
• - Strong team player and Initiator;

• - Good project management skills;

3.SENIOR OFFICER, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL OFFICER

LOCATION: REGION

JOB PURPOSE

To provide tactical and operational support for effective and efficient performance of the functions of the Social Development Unit in the Region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Participates in the developments of social capital/protection and gender strategy for the region;
• 2. Facilitates the processes for the development of social capital in the region;
• 3. Identifies/conducts social impact analysis of programmes and projects;
• 4. Develops/implement mechanisms for engagement of NGOs/communities for the design/implementation of social protection and gender programmes;
• 5. Develops/maintains a data base of social protection, social capital and gender initiatives and outcomes in the region;
• 6. Facilitates the implementations of national/regional programmes;
• 7. Prepare progress reports.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

- A minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited tertiary institution in any of the following fields: Sociology, Social Psychology, Social Development or any other related field;

- A minimum of four (4) years post-bachelor’s relevant work experience, one (1) year of which must be in a reputable institution;

COMPETENCIES

- Knowledge of social protection policies and Laws;

- Skills in targeting development approach;

- Social policy action research development and analytical Skills;

- Multi-stakeholder coordination and Disability planning and Social accountability;

- Knowledge of relevant ICT applications(Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);

• - Proposal writing, Negotiating, Diplomacy and Lobbying;

• - Communication, Presentation, and negotiation skills;
• - High integrity with strong ethics.

• - Good team player and initiator; Capacity to inspire and motivate;

4.SENIOR OFFICER, PLANNING, MONITORING / EVALUATION AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION

REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL OFFICER

LOCATION: REGION

JOB PURPOSE

To provide tactical and operational support for effective and efficient performance of the functions of the Planning, Monitoring. Evaluation and Resource Mobilization Unit in the Region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Participates in the preparation of regional development plans;
• 2. Collects planning data/information from district assembles;
• 3. Monitors programmes and projects in the region funded by the central government or NDA;
• 4. Identifies potential sources of funds at the regional level to finance development;
• 5. Creates/maintains a platform for sharing development ideas in the region;
• 6. Maintains a roster of development partners at the grassroots in the region;
• 7. Prepares monitoring and evaluation reports;
• 8. Creates/maintains an electronic planning data base.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• - A minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited tertiary institution in any of the following fields: Tourism and Hospitality Management, Home Economics, Business Administration, Social Work, Community Development, Development Studies, Development Planning & Management or any other related field;
• - A minimum of four (4) years post-bachelor’s relevant work experience, one (1) year of which must be in a reputable institution;

COMPETENCIES

- Strong quantitative, qualitative and analytical skills;

- Good strategic planning and Research skills;

• - Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills;
• - Conflict management skills and Result oriented;
• - Good resource mobilization skills;
• - Budgeting and budget management;
• - Negotiating, Diplomacy and Lobbying skills;
• - Capacity to inspire, motivate, initiate and a team player;
• - Good project management and Community entry and facilitation skills;
• - Relevant knowledge in ICT applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);
• - Good report writing and policy formulation skills;

5.OFFICER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

REPORTS TO: SENIOR OFFICER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

LOCATION: REGION

JOB PURPOSE

To provide operational support for the effective and efficient performance of the functions of the Economic Development Unit in the Region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supports the assessment of agricultural potential of the region;

2. Collects data for the preparation of agricultural development strategies;

3. Participates in the Identification/conducting of economic or financial analysis of projects;

4. Collects data for the development of profiles of potential private sector opportunities in the region;

5. Supports in development/maintenance of a data base of private sector business/ventures in the region;

6. Supports the implementation of national/regional programmes in agricultural and private sector development;

7. Participates in the identification of infrastructural needs of the region;

8. Collates data and support the creation/maintenance of an electronic database on economic and private sector development activities in the region;

9. Collect and provide data for the preparation of progress reports.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• - A minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited tertiary institution in any of the following fields: Agriculture; Natural Resource; Management; Business administration or any other related field; - A minimum of one (1) year post-bachelor’s relevant work experience in a reputable institution..

COMPETENCIES

• - Knowledge in agricultural value chain development;

• - Private Sector Engagement and Resource mobilization skills;

• - Commercial oriented agriculture programming skills;

• - Relevant knowledge in ICT applications skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);

• - Communication, Presentation and report writing skills.

• - Capacity to inspire, motivate, initiate and team player;
• - Good project management skills;
• - High integrity with strong ethics.

6.OFFICER, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

REPORTS TO: SENIOR OFFICER, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

LOCATION: REGION

JOB PURPOSE

To provide operational support for effective and efficient performance of the functions of the Social Development Unit in the Region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Supports the development of social capital/protection and gender strategy for the region;.
• 2. Supports the facilitation processes of developing social capital in the region;
• 3. Participates in Identifying/conducting social impact analysis of programmes and projects;
• 4. Supports the development/implementation of mechanisms for engagement of NGO’s/communities in the design/implementation of social protection and gender programmes;
• 5. Provides data for the development/maintenance of a database of social protection, social capital and gender initiatives and outcomes in the region;
• 6. Supportsthe facilitation process of the implementation of national/regional programmes;

7. Provides data for the preparation progress reports.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

- A minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited tertiary institution in any of the following fields: Sociology, Social Psychology, Social Development or any other related field;

COMPETENCIES

- Knowledge of social protection policies and Laws;

- Social policy action research development and analytical Skills;

- Multi-stakeholder coordination and engagement skills;

- Disability planning and Social accountability skills;;

• - Knowledge of relevant ICT applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);

- Proposal development and report writing skills;

- Communication, presentation, and negotiation skills;

• - Capacity to inspire, motivate, initiate and team player;
• - High integrity with strong ethics.

7. OFFICER, PLANNING, MONITORING / EVALUATION AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION

REPORTS TO: SENIOR OFFICER,PLANNING, MONITORING / EVALUATION AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION

LOCATION: REGION

JOB PURPOSE

To provide operational support for effective and efficient performance of the functions of the Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Resource Mobilization Unit in the Region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Participates in the preparation of regional development plans;
• 2. Collects planning data/information from district assembles;
• 3. Monitors programmes and projects in the region funded by the central government or NDA;
• 4. Identifies potential sources of funds at the regional level to finance development;
• 5. Creates/maintains a platform for sharing development ideas in the region;
• 6. Maintains a roster of development partners at the grassroots in the region;
• 7. Prepares monitoring and evaluation reports;
• 8. Creates/maintains an electronic planning data base.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

- A minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited tertiary institution in any of the following fields: Planning; Economics, Sociology or any other related field;

COMPETENCIES

• - Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills;
• - Conflict management skills andResult oriented;
• - Negotiating, Diplomacy, Lobbying and resource mobilization;
• - Community entry and facilitation skills;
• - Good project management and Research Skills; ;
• - Relevant knowledge in ICT applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);
• - Capacity to inspire, motivate, initiate and team player;

8.SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

JOB PURPOSE

To provide operational support for the effective and efficient performance of the administrative functions of the Regional Office.

REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL OFFICER

LOCATION: REGION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Keeps office records;

2.Provides front desk services to clients;

3.Ensures office supplies and cleanliness;

4.Makes appointments for staff;

5.Keeps revenue and expenditure ledger;

6.Makes transport arrangements for staff;

7.Supervises drivers/office assistants;

8.Manages the mailing system.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• - A minimum of a Higher National Diploma/Diploma from an accredited tertiary institution in any of the following fields: Public Administration, Business - Administration Records Management, Archival Studies or any other related field;
• - A minimum of three (3) years post qualification relevant work experience in a reputable organization;

COMPETENCIES

• - Relevant knowledge in ICT applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);
• - Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• - Knowledge and understanding of Public Administration System;
• - Good records and archival management skills;
• - Quantitative, qualitative and analytical skills;
• - Administrative and secretarial skills;
• - High confidentiality and Attention to details;
• - High integrity with strong ethics and a team player;
• - Good customer service skills.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants should submit the following documents to the address below not later than one week after publication of this notice.

- Detailed Curriculum Vitae, stating current and latest posts (WITH DATES) as well as summary of key job responsibilities;

- Application letter (stating the position applied for) to the address below;

- Certified photocopies of relevant certificates of highest academic qualifications, as well as national service certificate (if applicable);

- Names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) Referees (work-related);

- Personal contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.

The Head, Human Resource,

Northern Development Authority,

P.O. Box TL 883,

Lamashegu Industrial Area,

Tamale Northern Region.

• Interested applicants can submit applications at our front-desks(Headoffice in Tamale, industrialORat our liaison office in Accra, Cantonments near the American Embassy).Email: habiba.nantuo@gmail .com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Qualified Ghanaian nationals, especially female candidates are encouraged to apply. NDA is an equal opportunities employer, committed to the economic, social development and gender equity and our recruitment procedure reflect these.

Visit www.ndagh.org for more information about the Northern Development Authority