JPO - PROGRAMME ANALYST Vacancy at UNDP in Accra,Ghana

POST:JPO - PROGRAMME ANALYST
Organization:UNDP
Location :Accra, GHANA
Type of Contract :FTA International
Post Level :P-2
Languages Required :English
Background
This post is opened in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of the Netherlands and is open exclusively to Nationals of the Netherlands.

UNDP in Ghana is actively engaged in supporting the MDGs and poverty reduction strategy in Ghana, and has consistently grounded its programmes in the national priorities of the country. These national priorities are reflected in various national development frameworks such as Ghana Poverty Reduction Strategy (2003-2005) and the Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy (2006-2009) and the current Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda( GSGDA) 2010-2013 , with the overarching goal sustaining macroeconomic stability, promoting higher and shared growth, while reducing socio-economic inequalities and achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
ering poor communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of duties and expected output:

•     Promote inclusive growth and sustainable human development by undertaking statistical and technical review of policies, strategies and programmes
•     Analyse key issues and challenges as well as formulating proposals for policy options by drafting concept papers and policy notes
•     Provide economic inputs to all relevant UNDP programmes and projects in order to align UNDP programmes with national policies and priorities.
•     Participate in the analysis of economic environment and synthesis of UNDP proposals to ensure that UNDP programmes are in line with national policies and priorities and are strategically positioned
•     Assist in the coordination of the production and launch of economic reports, including Human Development Reports and write regular briefs on country economic situation
•     Actively participate in the conceptualization and implementation of UNDP interventions including policy/technical advisory support
•     Actively participate in the implementation of projects for inclusive growth and development including local level development and pro-poor community empowerment in Ghana
•     Assist in developing strategic partnerships and strong working relationships with Government counterparts, development partners, UN Country Team, civil society organizations and private sector for cooperation in development initiatives
•     Participate in dialogue with Government, development partners, civil society organizations and private sector on poverty reduction to identify their needs and the UNDP interventions that would have the highest values and leverage

Competencies

Core competences:

•     Ethics and Values: Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity
•     Organizational Awareness: Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
•     Development and Innovation: Take charge of self-development and take initiative
•     Work in teams: Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
•     Communicating and Information Sharing: Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication
•     Self-management and Emotional Intelligence: Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behaviour towards others
•     Conflict Management: Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.
•     Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing: Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge
•     Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making

Key competencies

•     Proactiveness and a strong commitment to development
•     Knowledge of economic issues in the context of developing countries and an interest in learning
•     The ability to work effectively, take initiative and deliver results, even under pressure
•     Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively within an organization and develop networks with national and international stakeholders.
•     Demonstrable analytical skills with excellent writing skills

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Master degree or equivalent in:
•     Economic Policy
•     Development Economics
•     Development Studies or related discipline in the Social Sciences

Working experience:
    Minimum 2 years relevant working experience in the areas of the Unit's work which includes: Economic Policy, Human Development including MDGs, local economic development, economic development , trade and sustainable livelihoods,
    Exposure to economics, development work and with an international organization, Government, NGO or the private sector is an asset.

Languages : Fluency in written and spoken English
    Knowledge of other UN languages would be an asset

This post is opened in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of the Netherlands and is open exclusively to Dutch nationals. For criteria see the website of Nedworc Foundation:

http://www.nedworcfoundation.nl/Index.htm?hoofdpath=/NL/JPO/General%20Information.htm&hoofdhash

For all other details about this position, eligibility criteria and information about the JPO Programme, please visit www.jposc.org
Closing Date: Sunday, 01 September 2013
How to Apply
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1375852336177

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