Technical Advisor to the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA)

Job Description

The Senior Project Advisor (SPA) will work in the global project C40 Cities Finance Facility (CFF) as Technical Advisor to the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA). S/he will work in close coordination with the global CFF team and liaise with GIZ and C40 programmes in Ghana.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a focal point between the STMA administration, technical national and international consultants/advisors, and members of the implementing agencies (GIZ & C40) located in Accra, London, South Africa, and Germany.
• Build an effective working relationship between CFF and the STMA team based on mutual trust and respect.
• Support the STMA administration in the identification and delivery of technical assistance and capacity development measures.
• Support the city project team in developing Terms of References (ToRs) for national and/or international technical consultants.
• Support GIZ in the procurement of local and international consultancy services and in the supervision of the delivery of consultancy services on a day-to-day basis (quality control of deliverables, technical backstopping).
• Provide (technical) guidance to CFF technical advisors/consultants.
• Lead the reporting on the progress of project objectives and indicators and if necessary, identify and facilitate additional technical support.
• Support the city administration to document and disseminate their learning with other cities and contribute, where possible, to the development of tools and other knowledge products developed by CFF.
• Act as an advisor to the city in meetings and discussions with potential funders and other interested stakeholders.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of information and documentation obtained from the city and CFF

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering and Management, Finance, Climate Change Environmental Science or a related field.
• At least five (5) years of professional experience in public administration, with a strong understanding of local government structures and the administrative processes at both municipal and national levels in Ghana.
• Proven experience in project development and financial progression, preferably within the areas of waste financing or climate-focused urban infrastructure projects.
• At least 8 years’ work experience in the field of Waste Management, organic waste treatment, Bio-digestion, or Infrastructure project development.
• Demonstrated experience working with community organisations or the informal sector in waste management is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholder relationships
• Experience working with development finance institutions and donor-funded projects
• Strong networking and excellent communication skills

How to Apply

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to