{"id":455,"date":"2010-07-25T03:13:05","date_gmt":"2010-07-25T03:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=455"},"modified":"2013-12-26T14:18:09","modified_gmt":"2013-12-26T14:18:09","slug":"unfpa-ghana-recruits-national-programme-officer-assistant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/unfpa-ghana-recruits-national-programme-officer-assistant.html","title":{"rendered":"UNFPA Ghana recruits National Programme Officer Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund<\/strong>, is the world&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>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<p><strong>Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CATEGORY: GS-5<br \/>\nDuration: Fixed Term appointment; one year initially<br \/>\nOrganisational Unit: UNFPA Country Officer<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities:<\/strong><br \/>\nUnder the supervision of the National Programme Officer (GENDER), the Programme Assistant is responsible for the following:<\/p>\n<p>Supports the design, planning and management of UNFPA&#8217;s country programme by providing and managing Gender data inputs, providing logistical support, monitoring Gender project implementation and following up on recommendations<br \/>\nApplies established systems and procedures and assists in the creation of substantive knowledge by compiling, synthesizing and analysing information relevant to Gender<br \/>\nParticipates in the identification and formulation of the country programme and Gender projects by compiling and analyzing information in the subject areas of UNFPA assistance to the Government, drafts Gender project proposals and work plans<br \/>\nEvaluates Gender project activities, establishing and implementing mechanisms to systematically assess the achievement of results, conducting field visits, participating in review meetings and preparing regular imputs to status and progress reports<br \/>\nIn co-ordination with national counterparts and project personnel, guides routine implementation of assigned Gender projects, co-ordinating the delivery of project inputs, ensuring participation of national counterparts in training activities and study tours<br \/>\nProvides logistical support to Gender projects by co-ordinating the organisation of review meetings and other project related workshops and events<br \/>\nParticipates in training and guiding project personnel and staff on national execution and programme policies and procedures<br \/>\nContributes to the creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting findings and lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies and approaches of the Country Office and drafting relevant materials for dissemination<br \/>\nSupports the advocacy and resource mobilisation strategy of the Country Office by compiling and synthesizing relevant Gender background materials for use in discussions and public events<br \/>\nProvides assistance in organising and conducting donor meetings and public information events<\/p>\n<p><strong>Required Skills or Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Functional Competencies:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Organisational awareness<br \/>\nImpact and influence<br \/>\nJob knowledge<br \/>\nManaging information flow and work flow<br \/>\nLogistical support<br \/>\nPlanning, organising and multi-tasking<br \/>\nCore Competencies:<br \/>\nValues\/guiding principles<br \/>\nWorking in teams<br \/>\nCommunicating information and ideas<br \/>\nAnalytical and strategic thinking<br \/>\nResults orientation\/commitment to excellence<br \/>\nKnowledge sharing\/continuous learning<\/p>\n<p><strong>UNFPA is looking for candidate who have:<\/strong><br \/>\nMinimum of a Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Population, Demography, Sociology, Health\/Epidemiology, information Science and\/or other related Social Science<br \/>\n5 years of relevant work experience in project management support, research and monitoring\/evaluation<br \/>\nBroad understanding of gender and development issues in Ghana<br \/>\nStrong competency in office software applications, especially Microsoft Excel<br \/>\nConversant with programme implementation and funding modalities of International organisations, especially the UN system<\/p>\n<p><strong>How To Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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<p>UNFPA Representative<br \/>\nP. O. Box GP 1423<br \/>\nAccra, Ghana<\/p>\n<p>NB: Envelops should be marked with the post applied for<\/p>\n<p>Women are encouraged to apply. Successful candidate should be ready to assume duty at short notice<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, is the world&#8217;s largest international source of funding for population and reproductive health programmes. 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