Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and
added value to the project to recruitment-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2024/PAIReD-BP/27/11 in the subject line. If you do not hear
from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion
are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
Technical Advisor (Budgeting &
Planning)
Component Manager
1 year (Subject to renewal)
Tamale
• University degree in an area that is related to the project/programme objectives, with a focus on a relevant field (equivalent to BA or MBA)
• At least 5 years’ professional experience in planning, budgeting or a comparable position.
• Professional experience in planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Very good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• Diligent, goal oriented, open minded and innovative, team player and ability to perform task without supervision.
• Proficient in spoken and written English; a working knowledge of German is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills, work experience in an intercultural environment is an asset.
• Strong managerial, organisational, and social competence.
• Very strong communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders and facilitate networking.
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.
• Provide technical and tools for planning, budget forecasting and effective engagement of relevant stakeholders in the fee fixing processes.
• Provide technical support to the Budget unit and the Planning unit and other relevant actors in the preparation of the annual budgets and plan in
accordance with accepted guidelines.
• Assess the Capacity needs, develop, and implement the necessary capacity building measures for relevant stakeholders in the planning and budgeting
of partner local authorities
• Conduct periodic analysis of the prepared financial statement (Trial balance) of designated District Assemblies to identify trends, forecast budget
needs, and recommend strategies for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.
• Provide technical support to partner local authorities to ensure the effective management of own revenues and grants
• Develop tools and initiatives to ensure the effective involvement of and participation of especially women, PWDs and youth in relevant planning
processes and activities throughout the entire budget cycle.
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