Company Profile

The Government of Ghana has received a grant from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) a United States Government Agency. The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), representing the United States of America, entered into a Millennium Challenge Compact on August 5, 2014 with the Republic of Ghana, under which MCC is providing funding to the Government of Ghana for a poverty reduction and economic growth programme through the Power Compact.

Job Description

• Reports to Procurement Director
• Under the supervision of the Procurement Director, manage and oversee all procurement operations and the performance of the Procurement Agent(s) for the assigned procurement portfolio.
• Ensure that all procurement transactions for assigned procurement portfolio are implemented in accordance with the MCC Programme Procurement Guidelines. Monitor compliance by the Procurement Agent(s) with all the rules and procedures of the MCC Programme Procurement Guidelines.
• Provide procurement support during project preparation and project implementation (including prior and post reviews of all procurement documents and decisions).
• Serve as the primary liaison between the MiDA staff and the Procurement Agent on all procurement activities within assigned procurement portfolio, ensuring correct and transparent application of procurement guidelines.
• In coordination with the Project Directors and Managers, translate programme requirements into actionable procurement packages and requisitions.
• Undertake various assignments in connection with bidders' submissions and their products, including evaluating of bids, proposals, and qualifications; as well as the preparation of all technical evaluation reports, combined technical and financial reports, minutes of negotiations, draft contracts, and proposed addenda.
• Assist the Procurement Director in collaborating with the Procurement Agent, Project Directors, Project Managers, the CFO, and General Counsel to develop and apply fraud and corruption awareness and anti-fraud and corruption measures, with emphasis on the procurement and contract execution processes.
• Facilitate the preparation and submission to the Procurement Agent(s) of necessary procurement documents by the technical staff of MiDA. Review the solicitation documents, Procurement Plans, and all other required documents prepared by the Procurement Agent(s) and recommend any necessary changes or improvements to ensure they comply with the MCC Programme Procurement Principles and the MCC Programme Procurement Guidelines and they meet the procurement needs of MiDA.
• Assist Project Directors and Managers, and Legal Counsel in interpreting and applying various contractual provisions, in particular with respect to claims from contractors for time extensions or extra payments, and in general with respect to the contractors' conformance and compliance with contractual obligations.
• In coordination with Project Directors and Managers, assist the Procurement Director in managing the contract amendment/modification process.
• Consolidate and keep records of all procurement activity; report on the progress of this activity.
• Assist the Procurement Director in carrying out the functions of the MCA procurement office, acting on behalf of the Procurement Director in her/his absence, and carrying out duties as delegated and assigned by the Procurement Director.

Required Skills or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, finance, law, engineering, economics, or related field.
• Five (5) or more years of professional experience developing and administering procurements in systems applying international standards. Experience working with or for international financial institutions or foreign assistance organisations such as The World Bank is ideal.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and collaborate with numerous distinct domestic and international stakeholders and counterparts in overseeing, prioritising, monitoring, ensuring quality, and reporting on procurement activities.
• Familiarity and experience with international donor institutions' procurement guidelines and procedures, particularly those of The World Bank. Additional familiarity and/or experience with procurement guidelines and procedures of US Government will be an advantage.
• Experience implementing procurement programmes in support of the electrical energy sector will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with FIDIC forms of contracting for civil and other works will be an advantage.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Superior organisational and time-management skills.
• Responsible and flexible attitude and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Must demonstrate history of delivering high quality projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.