LOCAL GOVERNANCE ADVISOR

Company: GIZ Ghana
Location: Accra
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 28 May 2026

Company Profile

GIZ Ghana is a development cooperation organization committed to sustainable development, governance strengthening, and capacity building across Ghana and West Africa. We partner with public institutions, civil society, and private sector actors to strengthen systems that improve livelihoods, promote good governance, and support inclusive development.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Local Governance Advisor to support decentralization and local governance strengthening initiatives in Ghana. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise, policy guidance, and stakeholder coordination to enhance effective local government systems and cross-sector collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical advisory support on local governance and decentralization reforms
• Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of governance strengthening programmes
• Facilitate collaboration among local government institutions, development partners, and stakeholders
• Contribute to policy dialogue and strategic planning processes at national and sub-national levels
• Promote effective coordination between district assemblies and relevant institutions
• Conduct stakeholder engagement and foster partnerships to improve governance outcomes
• Support documentation, reporting, and knowledge management of project activities
• Ensure timely delivery of workplans, milestones, and programme objectives
• Advise on cross-border governance dynamics where applicable

Educational Requirement

• Master’s degree in Development Studies, Public Administration, Development Planning, Governance, or a related field

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of six (6) years of professional experience in local governance and decentralization in Ghana
• Strong understanding of local government systems and sub-national governance challenges
• Experience working in complex multi-stakeholder environments and managing competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, sound judgment, and political neutrality
• Strong diplomatic skills and sensitivity to cultural and political contexts
• Proven ability to build and sustain networks and partnerships across institutions
• Experience with cross-border governance dynamics is an advantage
• Familiarity with the Upper West and Savannah Regions and local languages is an advantage

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
• Ability to manage complex workloads and meet strict deadlines
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities
• Results-oriented and adaptable in dynamic environments

How to Apply

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