UNDP Jobs in Ghana: Project Manager

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UNDP Ghana Vacancy for Project Manager

Company Profile

UNDP is providing assistance to the Government of Ghana to implementing a project titled “the supporting Integrated and Comprehensive Approaches to Climate change Adaption in Africa”. The project will promote systemic change for a more integrated and holistic approach to climate change adaption, through providing inputs to a comprehensive programme that will develop early warning systems in the country, as well as by supporting capacity development approaches.

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Ghana, whilst working in regular consultation with the Head of Energy Resources and Climate Change Unit of EPA, the incumbent will be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:
Provide overall guidance, and direction to the project
Provide technical assistance for the implementation of the project, outlining the roles of key stakeholders and making significant content input into the process
Oversee and co-ordinate implementation of the project to ensure delivery of project outputs and outcomes
Leading the development of project performance monitoring systems with indicators and a monitoring, regime
Manage requests for the provision of financial Resources by UNDP including submission of quarterly financial reports to UNDP
Monitor financial resources and accounting to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reports
Provide guidance on possible counter measures/ Management actions to address identified project risks
Prepare Project Progress Report and Annual Review Report
Responsible for knowledge management ensuring that relevant, and high quality outputs, best practices, and lessons learned are disseminated
Develop and implement advocacy and communication strategy for the project
Duration of Initial Contract: 1year Location: Accra, Ghana

Competencies:
Development and Operational Effectiveness
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working on policy development and capacity building
Strong knowledge / experience in results based management and results oriented approach to project implementation
Excellent management skills and excellent understanding of project management cycle
Demonstrated knowledge in climate change and/or disaster risk management with particular focus on early warning system is required
Management and Leadership:
Strong inter-personal skills, communication, net-working and team-building skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with analytic capacity and ability to synthesize project outputs and relevant findings for the preparation of quality papers and reports
Maturity and confidence in dealing with senior and high ranking members of national and international institutions, government and non-governmental: ability to Deal with politically sensitive issues
Result driven, ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines; remains calm and in control under pressure
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive
Knowledge Management and Learning
Shares knowledge and experience actively, mentors project staff
Produce communication and outreach materials to inform external stakeholders and partners of the development and implementation of Environmental projects
Synthesize and document lessons learnt and best practices in the project

Required Skills and Experience
An advanced degree in environmental, engineering or Social Science or a relevant field
At least 7 years of proven professional experience in environment, in particular climate change adaption and disaster risk reduction
Excellent knowledge of climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction
Demonstrated track record of project management
Excellent skills in standard software (Word processing, spreadsheets)
Experience in the development/ implementation of UNSP projects is an asset
Fluency in both oral and written English.

How To Apply

Expression of Interest: Qualified candidates are required to send their applications marked "PROJECT MANAGER” with supporting resume including, telephone and/or fax numbers, and email addresses to the address below:

The DRR (O)
UNDP, Accra
(Next to Ghana National Fire Service Headquarters)

Deadline for submission: 6th January 2009.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are encouraged to apply candidates will be- contacted.