Title: National Coordinator, SWITCH Africa Green
Classified Level: NOB
Department: Office of the United States Resident Coordinator
Reports to: Head of RC Officer

Functions/Key Results Expected
Summary of key functions

•   Launch  and  management of the inception phase of the project
•   National coordination and leadership
•   Policy support and research
•   Monitoring and risk management of grants
•   Facilitate knowledge building and management

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master's Degree in Sustainable Development,  Economics,  Natural Sciences or other relevant field.
•   A minimum of two years professional experience, with at least two years in project management in Green Economy related areas such as, but not limited to, energy and resource efficiency, manufacturing, tourism, sustainable agriculture and fisheries, waste management, etc.
•   Proven experience in multi-stakeholder coordination.
•   Proven experience in research and design of research methodologies.

Competencies

•   Excellent conceptual, analytical, and critical thinking.
•   Strong good communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to write clearly and concisely on technical, socio-economic and financial issues.
•   Proven ability to analyse and communicate complex information at a simpler level to a wide audience.
•   Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively manage complex issues with partners in the public and private sectors.
•   Proven ability to think strategically, including the ability to think beyond the country context and to act within a regional and global framework.
•   Excellent organisation, problem-solving, teamwork and coordination skills and  strong ability to manage demanding and complex programmes.
•   Ability to establish effective working relations with  people of different national and cultural backgrounds
•   Excellent knowledge of the public and private sectors of Ghana.
•   Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
•   Commitment to the values of the United Nations.

Language Requirements
Fluency in spoken and written English,

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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Closing Date: 18 February, 2015

Manual application will not be accepted and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.