This project is to provide Assistance to the ECOWAS and to Member States in West Africa for the Development and Implementation of Drug Control and Crime Prevention Strategies.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title:\u00a0Programme Associate<\/strong><\/p>\n Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n Posted in Accra under the overall supervision of the UNODC Representative for West and Central Africa, the substantive guidance of the Head of Law Enforcement Section (Organized Crime & Illicit Trafficking), and the direct supervision of the UNODC National Programme Coordinator in Ghana, the Programme Associate will;<\/p>\n Participate in the development and implementation of Field Office activities on Organized Crime and Illicit Drug Trafficking, by providing substantive and technical expertise in the areas of project implementation, organization of high-level events and workshops, development of relevant substantive documentation, operational support including procurement, administration, human resource, general office support, etc.; The work implies frequent interaction with UN Staff in related organizational units across the organization, national stakeholders, partners and experts.<\/p>\n Expected tangible and measurable output(s) \/ deliverable(s)<\/p>\n Relevant programme activity costed work plans developed, updated and available; Competencies<\/p>\n C orporate Competencies Professionalism:<\/p>\n Knowledge of programme management and administrative support activities including administrative policies, processes and procedures; Teamwork:<\/p>\n Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Planning & Organizing:<\/p>\n Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Required Skills and Experience<\/p>\n Education:<\/p>\n University degree in the fields of administration, finance, development studies, human resource management, or relevant areas; Work Experience:<\/p>\n Experience in project implementation, administration, accounting, audit, budget, finance, procurement as well as supplier relationships with internal and external vendors, human resources and general office support, including ICT and communication, within UN administration and UN management system Umoja. This project is to provide Assistance to the ECOWAS and to Member States in West Africa for the Development and Implementation of Drug Control and Crime Prevention Strategies. Job Description…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6721,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[85],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-a1b","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38513"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6721"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38513"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38513\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38513"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38513"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38513"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nProvide analytical and substantive support to project officers in the execution of project-specific activities (such as workshops, meetings, official and assessment missions, preparation of concept notes and terms of references, etc) in a timely manner and in accordance with UN standards and procedures;
\nLiaise with various departments at the UNODC Regional Office, HQ and UNDP Ghana Office to facilitate the smooth implementation of activities as required;
\nSupport the design and formulation of programme activities within the area of responsibility, translating UNODC\u2019s priorities into local interventions. Introduce performance indicators\/ success criteria, targets and milestones.
\nDevelop and manage supplier relationships with internal and external vendors of the UNODC in Ghana to ensure the sustainability of Field Office activities;
\nDraft correspondence on substantive and budget-related issues and prepare and update periodic substantive reports, briefing notes, graphic and statistical summaries and programme spreadsheets;
\nPerforms general administrative tasks, to include preparing and\/or processing administrative requests\/documents (e.g. requisitions, purchase orders, travel requests, contracts, expenditure authorizations, visa applications, etc.);
\nDraft responses to correspondence and other communications; produce a wide variety of large, complex documents and reports;
\nPerforms other duties as assigned.<\/p>\n
\nRegular, timely and effective communication with all stakeholders delivered;
\nWorkshops, meetings and official missions effectively organized;
\nSubstantive progress reports to UNODC, donors and other partners drafted and submitted;
\nConcept notes, and terms of reference and other substantive documents developed and delivered;
\nReliable administrative support, coordination of programme planning and activities and internal communication delivered.<\/p>\n
\nDemonstrates commitment to UNODCs mission, vision and values;
\nDisplays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
\nHighest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.<\/p>\n
\nShows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter;
\nIs conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
\nIs motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
\nRemains calm in stressful situations.<\/p>\n
\nSolicits input by genuinely valuing others\u2019 ideas and expertise;
\nIs willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda;
\nSupports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;
\nShares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.<\/p>\n
\nIdentifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
\nAllocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
\nForesees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
\nUses time efficiently.<\/p>\n
\nGood knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and experience in handling of web-based management systems.<\/p>\n
\nExperience in the field of law enforcement, crime, illicit trafficking and drug-related projects.
\nAt least five (6) years of relevant work experience;
\nExperience in the execution of project-specific activities such as workshops, meetings, work-plans, official and assessment missions, preparation of concept notes and presentations is desirable;
\nWork experience in a United Nations field office, particularly in West Africa, will be considered an asset;
\nReadiness to travel within the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"