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POST:JPO - PROGRAMME ANALYST
ORGANIZATION:UNDP
Location :Accra, GHANA
Type of Contract :FTA International
Post Level :P-2
Languages Required :English
Starting Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)04-Nov-2013
Duration of Initial Contract :Initially one year with the possibility to extend up to 3 years
Expected Duration of Assignment :Initially one year with the possibility to extend up to 3 years
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).
The UNDP Country Programme for 2012 to 2016 is aligned with Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda (GSGDA) and takes full cognizance of the Assessment of Development Results (ADR). As Ghana reaches Middle Income Country( MIC) status, with additional revenue inflows from oil and gas, the work of UNDP focuses on making the most effective use of an expanded resource base to advance equitable development and consolidation of political transformation. This will be done through the following areas of work: Sustainable Human Development; Inclusive Growth; and Democratic Governance.
The Inclusive Growth Cluster supports change management processes in response to Ghana's MIC status and the consequent capacity development of state institutions for development planning and management, monitoring and evaluation of programmes using reliable statistics, The Cluster also supports UNDP's advocacy work on MDGs and emerging development agenda through production of analytical papers, HDR and, MDG reports .
Additionally, the Inclusive Growth Cluster supports the development of public policies, programmes and institutions to promote inclusive growth and address critical development disparities. In response to Government's vision of structural transformation of the economy, generating employment and improving the standards of living, especially the marginalized and the disadvantaged. UNDP works with national partners and other UN Agencies to strengthen the economic viability of districts by supporting the development and implementation of a National Framework for Local Economic Development (LED). This is complemented by District LED Strategies, to stimulate and transform the economies of districts and create new jobs and income generation opportunities.
Complementary strategies include supporting the establishment and operations of a Commodities Exchange Commission for Ghana to provide a trading platform to foster and strengthen the development of vertical and horizontal linkages among producers, wholesalers, processors and exporters to enhance returns on agriculture, which is the predominant source of livelihoods in rural Ghana. Particular attention will be paid to the government's initiative to bridge the development gap between Northern and Southern Ghana, by providing technical and advisory support to the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA) and implementing catalytic interventions aimed at building resilience and empowering 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
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UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
How to Apply
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1375852336177
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