Social Accountability Expert At Cowater International

Cowater International Inc. (Cowater) is a Canadian management consulting firm providing leading-edge, innovative solutions to clients worldwide. For over 20 years, Cowater has worked in Ghana on a wide range of development projects and is now seeking experienced municipal governance specialists to provide capacity support to 12 metropolitan and municipal assemblies (MMAs) located throughout the Northern, Upper East/West and Brong Ahafo Regions of Ghana. Project staff will help build the capacity of MMAs to improve their performance in five important pubic financial management areas. Social Accountability Expert

Has helped organizations (preferably local government) undertake various community outreach activities; Has worked with MMAs or like levels of government to help enhance their transparency and access to public financial

information;

Has developed performance indicator tools including Resident’s Satisfaction Surveys; and Has worked in a team environment using an iterative and advisory-based capacity development approach to transferring knowledge.

Key Qualifications And Experience Cowater is looking for self-motivated, technically qualified professionals that have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a learning environment. The successful candidates will have:

Bachelor of Art’s Degree (Masters preferred) in Social Studies/Community Development or a related discipline; 5-10 years working experience with civil society engagement including some at the MMA level; Proactive and good interpersonal skills; and Excellent English speaking and writing ability.

This position is contingent upon a successful bid, and will require considerable in-country travel. Kindly submit a relevant CV and short cover letter to:- jobs@cowater.com Closing Date: 9th July, 2012 We thank all of those who apply; however, only those making the shortlist will be contacted. <