Company Profile

The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.

At Abt Associates, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.

Job Description

• Provide strategic technical and managerial leadership for all components of the program to ensure quality and timely delivery of the contract.
• Oversee and be responsible for the financial and administrative compliance of the project including supervision, support, and direction to managerial and technical staff.
• Serve as key liaison with USAID, government counterparts, and local partners/stakeholders, and as the principal Abt Associates representative of the Activity.
• Ensure close coordination with and leverage other relevant initiatives, including other USAID projects, the private sector, researchers, Government of Ghana, and other donors.
• Ensure clear communications with clients and stakeholders about project activities and accomplishments and promote an approach of continuous learning and adapting to maximize sustainability and impact.
• Interact directly and on a regular basis with USAID/Ghana to coordinate program direction and ensure strategic alignment, collaborative learning, and adaption.
• Coordinate the timely identification and engagement of subject matter experts to support achievement of project expected results. 

Required Skills or Experience

• Advanced degree (master’s or PhD) in accounting, public finance, public administration or other related field. 
• More than 10 years of relevant professional experience implementing international, donor-funded projects to strengthen public sector budgeting and auditing, financial data quality, and fiscal accountability and transparency at national and sub-national levels. 
• A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience successfully leading $10M+ projects, including strategy, planning, budgets, reporting and communications.  
• Experience working with government officials, the private sector, media, and civil society organizations in public fiscal management and accountability.
• Experience in West Africa required; experience in Ghana preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to addressing gender equality and social inclusion objectives (e.g., gender equality and female empowerment, youth engagement, inclusion of ethnic minorities).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English is required