UNDP Ghana Recruitment : Programme Specialist

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has a presence and an unrivalled track-record in supporting national development efforts in more than 160 countries. Its current priority is to help all countries achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015. UNDP is the United Nations' global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to build a better life. JOB SUMMARY Company     U.N.D.P Industry     IGO Category     Policy/Monito... Location     Accra Job Status     Contract Salary     GH¢ Education     Master'... Experience     5 years Job Expires     16 Apr, 2011 Contact     ... Job Description Location: UNDP, Accra Type of Contract: FTA Level: NOC Summary of the Assigned Duties: Under the over all the guidance of the Senior Governance Adviser, the Programme Specialist acts as advisor to Senior Management on all aspects of the CO governance programme. He manages the governance portfolio while also providing direct technical leadership in key governance practice areas. The incumbent is responsible for the strategic, managerial and representation responsibilities. These include: Ensuring Programme Management focusing on assessing and analyzing the socio-political and governance issues in the country, and lead the preparation of CPAP, Annual Work Plans (AWPs) and other policy documents that informs the formulation of the governance and other programmes/projects within the frameworks of UNDAF, UNDP CPD/CPAP and relevant national policy documents as required Ensuring effective management of the Governance programme and supervision of the Programme team focusing on quality control of the full cycle of programming from formulation to Implementation Ensuring facilitation of knowledge Management and Learning by leading in knowledge-generation and sharing, identifying and disseminating information sources and learning opportunities for capacity development at both the individual and country office levels, as well as for the benefit of national institutions Remuneration: Competitive and in accordance with UN Guidelines Required Skills or Experience Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards Promotes the vision, mission, and strategies goals of UNDP Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills Good knowledge of the Results Based Management and related Tools and strong IT skills Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure Master's Degree or equivalent in political or social sciences or related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services and hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects. Experience in the use of computers and office software packages and handling of web based management systems How To Apply Expression of Interest: Qualified candidates are requested to submit their application marked "Programme Specialist" with supporting resume including telephone numbers and email addresses to the address below: The Human Resource Unit U.N.D.P. Office (Next to the Ghana National Fires Service Hqtrs) Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. Detailed Job descriptions  are available on request at the UNDP Security Gate