{"id":2984,"date":"2011-04-12T21:51:06","date_gmt":"2011-04-12T21:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=2984"},"modified":"2011-04-12T21:51:06","modified_gmt":"2011-04-12T21:51:06","slug":"unfpa-ghana-jobs-national-programme-officer-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/unfpa-ghana-jobs-national-programme-officer-me.html","title":{"rendered":"UNFPA Ghana Jobs: National Programme Officer – (M&E)"},"content":{"rendered":"

UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund<\/strong>, is the world’s largest international source of funding for population and reproductive health programmes. UNFPA works with governments and non-governmental organisations in over 140 countries in all matters related to the reproductive system. Reproductive health is recognised as a human right, part of the right to health. UNFPA assists countries to formulate population policies and strategies in support of sustainable development. In furtherance of UNFPA mandate in Ghana.<\/p>\n

Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

CATEGORY: NO-B
\nDuration: Fixed Term appointment; one year initially
\nOrganisational Unit: UNFPA Country Office<\/p>\n

Duties and Responsibilities:<\/strong>
\nUnder the overall supervision of the Representative, the NPO (M&E) is responsible for the following:<\/p>\n

Provide Technical Support to the National Development Planning Commission in the development of results based National Medium Term Development Frameworks and Annual Work Plans to reflect the MDGs, the goals of the ICPD Plan of Action as well as the objectives of the UNFPA Strategic plan
\nAssist the National Development Planning Commission in the development of Monitoring and Evaluation Plans such as would track the achievement of results of the MDGs, ICPD PoA and UNFPA Strategic Plan in the national Medium Term Development Framework and Annual Work Plans and support the co-ordination of their implementation
\nParticipate in the development of the UNCTCCA\/UNDAF and lead in the development of UNFPA Country Programme M&E Plan as well as co-ordinate its implementation
\nEnsure country programme planning, monitoring and evaluation processes relate to the national development framework, the CCA\/UNDAF and the UNFPA Strategic Direction
\nAdvice the Country Officer management on all issues related to results-based management
\nPrepare the Country Officer annual monitoring and evaluation plan and co-ordinate its implementation
\nProvide technical support to other programme officers in the CO with regards to results-based programme planning, management, monitoring and evaluation
\nUndertake causality analysis, construct a chain of results and assess the quality of Country Programme results and resources framework
\nSupervise preparation of yearly Standard Progress Report (SPRs) for each programme component
\nCo-ordinate and participate in regular scheduled field monitoring visits of the country programme
\nDraft terms of references for programme reviews and evaluations as well as participate in programme review meetings
\nRepresent UNFPA Country Office in M&E related meetings with key stakeholders and Government counterparts
\nBackstop the Country Office in chairing\/co-ordinating the UNCT Technical Working Group in Data and M&E while participating actively in the activities of the group
\nEstablish and maintain a network of partners in monitoring and evaluation
\nParticipate in the planning of M&E capacity building activities at the national and regional levels
\nProvide technical support to assist national and regional managers in developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms
\nEnsure compliance with the mandatory monitoring and evaluation activities of UNFPA
\nUndertake any other activities as may be assigned by the UNFPA Representative<\/p>\n

Required Skills or Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

Functional Competencies:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Advocacy\/Advancing a Policy Oriented Agenda
\nResults-Based Programme Development and Management
\nLeveraging the Resources of National Governments and Partners\/Building Strategic Alliances and Partnerships
\nInnovation and Marketing of New Approaches
\nJob Knowledge\/Technical Expertise
\nCore Competencies:
\nValues\/Guiding Principles
\nPerformance Management
\nDeveloping People\/Coaching and Mentoring & Fostering Innovation and empowerment
\nWorking in Teams
\nSelf-Management\/Emotional Intelligence
\nCommunication
\nAppropriate and Transparent Decision Making
\nAnalytical and Strategic Thinking and Results Orientation\/Commitment to Excellence
\nKnowledge Sharing\/Continuous Learning
\nUNFPA is looking for candidate who have:
\nMaster’s Degree in Social Sciences, preferably in Public Health, Population, Management, Demography, Economics or Public Administration, with Research experience
\nAt least 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in development, preferably gender, reproductive health\/population field
\nPractical programming and strategic planning experience
\nProficiency in current office software applications
\nMust be fluent in English. Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage
\nFamiliarity with UN policies and principles will be an advantage
\nStrong analytical and strategic thinking and a commitment to results
\nAbility to organise work effectively and to meet planned deadlines
\nDemonstrated ability to work harmoniously with persons of different backgrounds<\/p>\n

How To Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n

Applicant are encouraged to visit the UN website to download and complete P11 forms. All applications supported by relevant curriculum vitae (CV), contact telephone\/fax numbers, email address and photocopies of other supporting documents should be forwarded to the:<\/p>\n

UNFPA Representative
\nUnited Nations Population Fund
\nP. O. Box GP 1423
\nAccra, Ghana<\/p>\n

NB: Envelops should be marked with the post applied for<\/p>\n

Women are encouraged to apply. Successful candidate should be ready to assume duty at short notice<\/p>\n

Offer valid till:\u00a015 Apr, 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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