As part of Denmark\u2019s support to South-South Cooperation, to enable coherent cooperation between China and countries in Africa, in particular around the promotion of the UN\u2019s Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) initiative, UNDP China has been funded to develop two projects, one with Zambia and one with Ghana. Both initiatives aim to ensure a more holistic transfer of renewable energy technologies from China to Africa. The planned support will not transfer hardware per se, but focus on the institutional framework and capacity required to make the local absorption of renewable energy technologies effective.<\/p>\n
The \u201cChina-Ghana South-South Cooperation on Renewable Energy Technology Transfer\u201d project is a collaboration between the Energy Commission in Ghana, the Ministry of Science and Technology in China together with the UNDP Country Offices in Accra and Beijing. The project will facilitate exchange of expertise and technology between China and Ghana, building on China\u2019s unique development experience.<\/p>\n
This project aims to address Ghana\u2019s need to increase universal energy access by effectuating off-grid community-based electrification, increasing the share of renewable energy, and promoting the productive uses of energy. The project thus supports broader national socio-economic and environmental objectives, most notably poverty reduction through employment generation and supporting action on climate change mitigation. The project will do so by creating an enabling environment for technology transfer and promote the production of renewable energy technologies in Ghana with a strong focus on private sector development and inclusion.<\/p>\n
The project management team will be based at the Energy Commission. The Project Assistant will directly report to the Project Coordinator. He\/she will provide project management support services, including processing requests for payments, budget management and monitoring. He\/she will work in close collaboration the Project Coordinator, as well as with the operations, programme and projects staff in the UNDP Ghana office to exchange information and ensure excellent and consistent service delivery.<\/p>\n
Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n Under the direct supervision of head of the Sustainable Development Cluster, the incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties: Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n Communicating information and ideas: Organizational awareness:<\/strong> Self-management and emotional intelligence:<\/strong> Working in teams:<\/strong> Functional competencies:<\/strong> Required Skills and Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n Education:
\nPrepare all payment requests, financial record-keeping and preparation of financial reports required in line with National Implementation financial rules and procedures;
\nSupport preparation of background information for project implementation, work plans and budget;
\nKeep records and files of financial and technical documentation and reports;
\nSupport the purchase of goods and services and following up on issuance of contracts and payments;
\nLiaise on the conduct of project audit and ensure access by auditors to project documentation, personnel, and institutions involved in the project;
\nAssist in the organization of events (meetings, seminars, workshops, trainings etc), ensuring logistical arrangements;
\nPrepare internal and external travel arrangements for project personnel;
\nTake record of projects meetings and draft correspondence as required;
\nUndertake other duties per the requirements of the project.<\/p>\n
\nCommunicating clearly and effectively;
\nSeeking to understand the ideas of others.;
\nFacilitating and encouraging open communication;
\nCreating an environment for open communication;
\nInspiring and persuading others.
\nEthics and values:
\nTaking actions that are congruent with what he\/she says;
\nReliably delivering on promises and honoring commitments made;
\nDemonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN\/UNDP in actions and decisions;
\nDemonstrating an appreciation of differences in values and learning from cultural diversity.;
\nMoves from demonstrating sensitivity to encouraging full participation, to leveraging diversity.
\nKnowledge sharing\/continuous learning:
\nTaking responsibility for self-learning and development;
\nActively seeking learning and career development opportunities;
\nPromoting organizational learning and knowledge management;
\nBuilding a culture of knowledge sharing and learning.<\/p>\n
\nUnderstanding, building and using formal\/ informal systems and contacts in a complex organizational and global environment to obtain results;
\nMoves from an ability to use organizational services to assist others, to applying corporate thinking and applying judgment, to building support and finally, demonstrating political acumen.<\/p>\n
\nManaging moods, responding effectively to stress, situations of ambiguity or crisis;
\nManaging relationships with others to achieve mutual benefits;
\nBuilding an emotionally intelligent organization.<\/p>\n
\nWorking effectively with colleagues in ways that allow the achievement of shared objectives;
\nBuilding teams both within existing organizational structures and outside of them;
\nCreating team spirit and unity of purpose across the business unit.<\/p>\n
\nStrategic partnerships
\nMaintaining, and utilizing a broad network of contacts;
\nMaintaining partnerships and strategic alliances;
\nLeveraging the resources of national governments and other development partners.
\nClient orientation
\nUnderstanding and meeting or exceeding client needs;
\nAnticipating and addressing client needs and concerns;
\nDeveloping innovative approaches to meeting client needs;
\nEnsuring overall provision of quality services to clients.
\nJob knowledge and technical expertise
\nDemonstrating and applying professional and\/or technical expertise\/knowledge of the post or discipline;
\nFocusing on the knowledge and skill areas necessary to effectively perform the functions of the post;
\nIdentifying and seeking to expand knowledge and improve work processes.
\nCreating visibility for UNDP\/supporting UNDP\u2019s capacity to advocate
\nEnsuring that UNDP has the visibility and corporate image it requires as the key development actor.
\nInnovation and marketing new approaches
\nEnhance existing processes or products. Developing original and innovative ideas and approaches;
\nIntegration in a multi-disciplinary environment.
\nPromoting accountability and results-based management:
\nMonitoring and promoting practices, procedures and systems that Support accountability and results-based management, while also influencing change in the organizational culture;
\nResults-based programme development and management;
\nEffectively managing core and non-core resources to achieve UN development results.<\/p>\n
\nUniversity degree in Social Sceince, Business or Public Administration. Certification in Accounting or Finance is preferable.
\nExperience:
\nAt least 6 years of proven professional experience in financial resources management, budget management or administrative support functions;
\nDemonstrated track record of project and financial management;
\nProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook, etc).
\nLanguage:
\nFluency in written and spoken English.<\/p>\n