Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the General Counsel advises and guides the MCA, including its Board of Directors (Board), by interpreting national and local legal requirements and assessing legal risks and compliance. The General Counsel, as head of the Legal Division, ensures that the MCA’s agreements, contracts, internal regulations, and procedures comply with the local/national legal framework and are consistent with MCC requirements and guidelines. Sound legal counsel and protection of the interests of the organization amid an evolving legal and regulatory environment is central to the achievement of the Compact objectives.
The Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) in Côte d’Ivoire, collaborating with the Government of Côte d’Ivoire (GoCI) and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) of the Government of the United States of America, is implementing a project under the $322.5 million Millennium Challenge Compact (Compact) that aims to strengthen regional energy security, lower energy costs, and support the provision of reliable and affordable electricity across West Africa by enhancing Côte d’Ivoire’s capacity to trade electricity on the regional market.
