Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

1. Project management with technical assistance Support effective and timely implementation of the Ghana Shea Landscape Emission Reductions Project (and other projects as needed).

• Provide project management and technical support to the implementation of the Ghana Shea Landscape Emission Reductions Project and other projects assigned to him/her.
• Support the development of project work-plans that include all project activities and roles and responsibilities of the stakeholders and setting-out corresponding milestones.
• Monitor project activities and progress and support partners in ensuring that the agreed deliverables are produced satisfactorily according to plans. In doing so, effectively apply Result Based Management (RBM) tools.
• Provide technical and management support to partners to produce high-quality progress reports in line with UNDP and donor requirements.
• Support the management and monitoring of project risks, including social and environmental risks.
• Support completion of assessments required by UNDP, spot checks and audits.
• Support management of requests for the provision of UNDP financial resources.
• Support the capturing of lessons learned during project implementation.
• Support any review and evaluation processes for the project. ? Support procurement of goods and services (e.g. consultants).

Qualification Required & Experience

Education:

• Master’s degree or higher in project management, natural resource management, social sciences or closely related field. Completion of project management courses/diplomas is preferred.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of project management experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in the area of forest management and/or environmental management.
• Demonstrated experience in liaising and co-operating with government officials, municipal authorities, academic institutions, NGOs and the private sector.
• Experience preparing knowledge products and communications material is an asset.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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Closing Date: 30 April, 2021