UNDP Jobs in Ghana: Project Associate

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UNDP Recruits Project Associate (Ghana)

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 me direct supervision of Project Managed, the incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to the following
Maintain project budget and expenditure, including Formulation, revisions, and record keeping, monthly status reports, and reporting and liaising with the UNDP environment unit on budget matters
Support preparation of background information for project implementation, work plans and budge
Prepare travel and logistical arrangements for project personnel and consultants; arrange itineraries, security clearances, and accommodation
Support the purchase of goods and services: following up on issuance of contracts and payments
Support in the organization of meetings
Support preparation for conduct of project audit and ensure access by auditors to project documentation
Maintain workspace and record management system of project activities

Competencies:
Development and Operational Effectiveness
Excellent management skills to perform administrative support functions and good understanding of project management cycle
Ability to formulate and manage budgets, manage transactions, conduct financial analysis and Reporting
Management and Leadership
An ability to liaise effectively within an organization and develop partnerships with national stakeholders
Must be able to work with multiple people of different background and be a good team member
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, commitment to team work and to working across disciplines.
Consistently, approaches work with energy and, a positive constructive attitude
Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills in substantive and technical areas
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
An ability to work effectively, take initiative and deliver results, even under pressure

Knowledge Management and learning
Actively towards continuing personal learning and development, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Required Skills and Experience
University degree in Business, Social Science or Public Administration
At least 5 years of proven professional experience in financial resources management, Budget management or administrative support functions
Demonstrated track record of project and financial management
Experience in ATLAS, the usage of an4 office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and experience in handling of web based Management systems.
Experience in the monitoring of UNDP project is an asset
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Fluency in both oral and written English

How To Apply

Expression of Interest: Qualified candidates are required to send their applications marked "PROJECT ASSOCIATE” 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 2010.

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