The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), in partnership with Invest for Jobs, is seeking a highly skilled Lead Digital Consultant to support the implementation of the SME Innovation & Inclusion Programme – Digitalize for Jobs (D4J 2025). This role is a full-time consultancy position, driving digital transformation for SMEs in Ghana over a 100-working-day assignment within 6 months.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Lead Digital Consultant will play a key role in equipping SMEs with digital tools, knowledge, and strategies to enhance efficiency, competitiveness, and business growth. The consultant will provide expert guidance on digitalization and innovation management, supporting SMEs—especially PWD-owned or led businesses and those with at least 10% PWD employees—to navigate the digital economy effectively.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES
The consultant will be responsible for delivering:
- Inception Report – Outlining methodology and implementation approach
- Project Charter – Including stakeholder mapping, scope, objectives, and work plan
- Monthly Progress Updates – Regular reporting on project milestones
- Monitoring & Evaluation Framework – Logical structure for tracking progress
- Sustainability Framework – Ensuring long-term impact
- Comprehensive Beneficiary Report – Detailing support received
- Final Project Report – Summary of key outcomes and learnings
The consultant must be available for regular meetings with GEA and funding partners to review progress.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Education: A degree in Business Administration, IT, Digitalisation, Economics, or related fields
- Experience: Minimum 4 years in IT Project Management, SME development, and digitalisation
- ERP Implementation: Hands-on experience with open-source ERP solutions
- Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to engage and coordinate with multiple partners
- Digitalisation & SME Expertise: Deep understanding of Ghana’s SME landscape and digital transformation strategies
- Technical & Analytical Skills: Strong research, writing, and communication capabilities
LOCATION & REPORTING
- Accra, Ghana – Dedicated project office
- Reports directly to the CEO of GEA and the Project Coordinator
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidates should submit their CV and application letter to info@gea.gov.gh and copy greateraccra@gea.gov.gh.
Application Deadline: 17th March 2025
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