Project Management Specialist: USAID West Africa

USAID/West Africa is looking for a highly motivated and qualified Ghanaian for the position. The position is located in the Trade & Investment Office of USAID/West Africa.

• The incumbent implements key aspects of a major USAID program to increase trade to the United States to improve the West African enabling environment for trade, and other duties related to the USAID West Africa Trade and Investment Programme.

Salary Range: (This is a Ladder position starting at Grade FSN 10 (21, 487 – 32, 227) with a possible progression through Grade FSN (32, 928 – 49, 388) contingent upon attaining the necessary qualification and performance criteria)
 

Required Skills or Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in business or social sciences is required
• A minimum of 2 years of job related, professional-level experience in a related role is required. Prior experience in project design, implementation, and usage of complex IT systems for monitoring and evaluation of projects and results/budget tracking and documentation is desired
• Ability to establish and maintain an extensive range of mid to high level contracts within and outside USAID
• Strong technical, analytical and computer skills to analyze issues and recommend and present solutions and/or options. Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously, work collaboratively as part of a team and interact effectively with senior level officials