Duties and Accountabilities:

The E T Consultant will contribute to the overall objective by ensuring that the WBG supported HNP tasks in Ghana are well implemented and monitored. The E T Consultant is expected to carry out the following functions:

• Provide technical assistance to the WBG and GFF supported HNP projects, both operational and analytical, including identifying opportunities for coherence, synergy, and added value. Prepare and submit recommendations on project implementation plans to strengthen the design, timeliness, alignment and targeting of delivered actions.
• Support the government in tracking the results achieved by the WBG supported HNP projects.
• Support the implementation of all activities related to the GFF
• Provide guidance to the WBG sectoral or multisectoral task teams in preparation and supervision of lending operations and technical assistance tasks.
• Help ensure close coordination and engagement with the Government of Ghana; a variety of international and local development partners; the WBG Country Management Unit and relevant task teams.
• Support policy dialogue with the Ministry of Health and other relevant sectors, and represent the WBG in national platforms, including various Health Sector Development Working Groups.

Selection Criteria

• Doctorate degree or master’s degree with sound experience in health policy, public health, health economics, or related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Ability to perform professional level analyses with specific reference to reproductive, maternal, adolescent and child health and nutrition issues in Ghana.
• Ability to work with a range of stakeholders including development partners and engage effectively with senior government officials.
• Ability to function well independently and handle multiple tasks, meet changing priorities and deliver high-quality analysis and work on-time.