Feb 6, UNDP National Project Associate Jobs in Ghana

Background

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On the ground, implementation of GCFRP is routed through Hotspot Intervention Areas (HIA) situated within the GCFRP operational area which consists of Asunafo – Asutifi, Kakum, Ahafo Ano South Atwima Mponua Atwima Nwabiagya, Sefwi Wiawso – Bibiani, Juaboso – Bia and Atewa.

In order to ensure manageable intervention landscape sizes, the HIAs are selected to cover about 200,000 ha each and altogether account for approximately 30%-40% or 2 million – 2.5 million ha (maximum) of the total GCFRP area. The HIAs are selected on the basis of the intensity of the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation, existing projects and interventions, adequate capacity and implementation structures, population, etc.

In Ghana, the Effective Collaborative Action for Sustainable Commodity Production and Trade project will form part of the GCFRP HIA structure by forming a multi-stakeholder platform for dialogue, learning and coordination at the sub-national level, that fosters and promotes dialogue and collaboration among all HIA Governance Boards and other structures.

Themes and issues of the dialogues will be related to all HIA functions: collaboration with stakeholders in landscapes, operationalization of HIA structures and learning and exchange mechanism, amongst others. The platform for dialogue will not focus on typical national-level issues such as government policy or national institutions, except, perhaps, on how they relate to HIAs.

The proposed sub-national multi-stakeholder platform has broad support by all stakeholders in the landscapes to exchange critical landscape information, best practices, and lessons to reduce deforestation and forest degradation at scale. The proposed sub-national multi-stakeholder platform is designed to improve cross-organizational efficiency and streamline the HIA’s governance and landscape management structures, and interventions while enhancing and promoting stakeholder relationships.

The UNDP FACS Team, together with the national project team, will support the country level interventions through ad hoc exploratory sessions, customized training, coaching and ‘case clinics’, with the aim of having the UNDP Effective Collaborative Action methodology at the heart of project implementation, while also offering advisory services to help align the multi-stakeholder dialogues with co-creation of technical interventions that genuinely influence sustainability in agricultural commodity systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the National Project Manager, the incumbent assists in the effective and efficient management of the project through a range of actions contributing to the design, planning, management, and monitoring of project activities, and as directed by the Director of the Climate Change Directorate of FC.

The Project Associate is expected to work with other key stakeholders in the implementation of all activities approved in the project’s annual work plans. The incumbent needs to be able to work independently, lead processes, and be comfortable working in complex environments. The incumbent applies

and promotes the principles of results-based management (RBM), as well as a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.

Operational and administrative management

Support the formulation of work plans and provide daily support for the timely execution of the project work plans (including administrative management activities in accordance with corporate compliance rules and practices).

Assume overall responsibility for administrative matters of a more general nature, such as registry and maintenance of project files and records.

Steer the coordination, preparation and follow-up of communication and meetings with the Oversight Group.

Assists in monitoring the progress throughout the project cycle using Signals of Change methodology as a way to regularly assess progress in line with the annual work plan.

Arrange travels as required, ensuring proper use of UNDP resources and client satisfaction.

Drafts meeting minutes and comprehensive reports.

Supports other project-related activities as required by the National Project Coordinator/Manager.

Undertake any other assignment(s) as determined by the Director, Climate Change.

Financial management

Prepare Request for Payments and ensure the supporting documents are available and in accordance with UNDP rules.

Prepare budgets, budget revisions and financial reports and monitor the expenditures related to the project.

Function as the point of contact on operational questions.

Support the implementation of the HIA multi-stakeholder process

Organize multi-stakeholder workshops and events in collaboration with the National Project Manager/Coordinator and the Facilitator.

Support the development of relationships and liaise with key project stakeholders and partners SECO representation in country, donors, other government agencies, relevant private sector actors etc..

Coordinate with the key counterparts of the project and assist in information dissemination.

Reporting

Under this assignment members of the PMU, including the Project Associate, are required to report directly to the Director Climate Change within the entire duration of tenure.

As per the nature of the NPSA contract, the Project Associate will also perform occasional reporting duties to the UNDP CO and FACS teams as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Natural Resources Management or related sciences, Business, International Development, Finance, Public Administration or related fields.

Experience:

At least 3 (three) years of professional experience.

Required Skills:

Knowledge of project cycle management in the public or private sector, or international organizations.

Demonstrated understanding of the national context.

Ability to engage with high-level stakeholders from both the public and private sector.

Highly skilled with MSOffice.

Ability to work independently and complex.

Excellent communication, report writing and analytical skills.

Desired additional skills and competencies:

Experience related to the cocoa value chains and/or the forestry sector of the pertinent commodity sector.

Demonstrate satisfactory understanding in jurisdictional REDD+

Experience with multi-stakeholder collaboration processes.

Experience with UNDP or other UN agencies is an advantage.

Required Language(s):

English and any other Ghanaian language

Professional Certificates:

Any relevant professional certificate(s) in the area of required competencies would be an asset but it is not mandatory.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UNDP National Project Associate Jobs in Ghana

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