Programme Management Specialist, (IPSA-11), Accra, Ghana (UNCDF) [Open to internal and external applicants]

About this role

UNCDF is seeking a Programme Management Specialist to support its Ghana country programme, focusing on programme development, implementation, financial management, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge sharing. The role involves leading execution of programmes aligned with UNDP/UNCDF rules and priorities, managing budgets, donor reporting, and coordinating with government, private sector, and development partners. The position is based in Accra, Ghana and is open to both internal and external applicants.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of programmes, ensuring alignment with UNDP and UNCDF rules, regulations and priorities.
• Lead on annual work plans, ensuring HR and procurement needs are correctly assessed and executed, risks are updated, and indicators are aligned with Prodoc.
• Lead on drafting and quality assurance of donors' narrative reports based on donors' agreements and UNCDF's corporate requirements.
• Lead on the overall monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) agenda vis a vis donor and corporate requirements.
• Manage budgets and ensure efficient allocation of resources, and lead financial reporting and compliance with donor reporting arrangements.
• Lead and support the management of HR recruitment and procurement processes, including preparation of TORs, review and selection of candidates.
• Identify capacity building needs of project team members and provide coaching, support and mentoring as needed.
• Act as a focal point in-country vis a vis main stakeholders and manage relationships with donors, government and other technical partners.
• Participate in donors' and stakeholder meetings when needed in consultation with the regional office.
• Support the establishment of knowledge platforms for the project and develop knowledge resources and products to share with project partners.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, or a related field; or a Bachelor's degree in the same fields with an additional two years of qualifying experience.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience

Languages

• English (required)

Key skills