A new Denmark — Ghana Partnership Policy 2014 — 2018 has been agreed between the 2 countries. Thelong standing cooperation between Ghana and Denmark is a unique platform for leveraging the new strategicpartnership. The main thrust of the partnership policy is to strengthen cooperation based on shared theobjectives of strengthened political cooperation, promotion of inclusive and green growth, economic diplomacyand increased commercial cooperation, and consolidation of results in development programmes. SPSD IIIcomprises 2 main development engagements that will be funded from the budget committed for SPSD III a 2side engagements that are a carry-over from existing activities. The 2 main development engagements are theBusiness Advocacy Challenge Fund (BUSAC III) and the Skills Development Fund (SDF II).
This call for tender covers the Skills Development Fund (SDF II). SDF II is a challenge fund under theauspices of the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET). COTVET will be theEngagement Partner of the SDF Engagement. COTVET is an apex body, with the mandate to co-ordinate andoversee technical and vocational education and training and to provide for related matters. Part of the COTVETmandate is to develop policies for skills development across the broad spectrum of pre-tertiary, tertiary, formaland non-formal TVET sectors.
The programme objective of SPSD III is ‘Promotion of inclusive and green economic growth through privatesector development leading to increased income and better welfare of Ghanaians.
This call for tender covers the Skills Development Fund (SDF II). SDF II is a challenge fund under theauspices of the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET). COTVET will be theEngagement Partner of the SDF Engagement. COTVET is an apex body, with the mandate to co-ordinate andoversee technical and vocational education and training and to provide for related matters. Part of the COTVETmandate is to develop policies for skills development across the broad spectrum of pre-tertiary, tertiary, formaland non-formal TVET sectors.
The programme objective of SPSD III is ‘Promotion of inclusive and green economic growth through privatesector development leading to increased income and better welfare of Ghanaians.
Qualifications Required Only the experts meeting the set criteria will be shortlisted and contacted.
NIRAS is searching for a TL / CEO for the upcoming project opportunity “Skills Development Fund II (SDFII)” funded by Danida. The candidate should possess a solid experience in managing challenge funds in the skills Development context.
• Academic qualification should be, at least post graduate degree in economics, social science or other appropriate discipline.
• Strong Leadership skills, minimum of 5 years of management experience.
• Academic qualification should be, at least post graduate degree in economics, social science or other appropriate discipline.
• Strong Leadership skills, minimum of 5 years of management experience.
Professional Experience Required
• Must demonstrate proven competency with tools of fund management,
• Experience from managing challenge funds
• Experience from TVET.
• Experience from West Africa, preferably from Ghana.
• Experience from managing challenge funds
• Experience from TVET.
• Experience from West Africa, preferably from Ghana.
Duration
June 2016 - June 2021 (tentative)
Deadline For Applications
2016-03-14
