Programme Management Specialist
Organizational Context
The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is an autonomous UN organization assisting developing countries, particularly LDCs, by supplementing capital assistance through grants, loans, and guarantees. UNCDF aims to mobilize and catalyze capital flows for SDG-impactful investments, focusing on local financial systems, new markets, and private sector engagement to address development challenges and promote sustainable economic growth.
Job Purpose
The Programme Management Specialist will support the UNCDF Ghana country programme, playing a crucial role in the development and execution of programmes aligned with UNCDF and UNDP priorities. This position involves leading annual work plans, ensuring effective HR and procurement processes, managing risks, and overseeing reporting to donors and UNCDF. The Specialist will also guide responsible party selection, provide quality assurance, and lead the monitoring, evaluation, and learning agenda. A key aspect of the role is establishing performance targets with partners and ensuring efficient resource allocation and financial management, contributing to UNCDF's mission of mobilizing capital for impactful development investments in Ghana.
Responsibilities
The Programme Management Specialist is responsible for leading the execution of UNCDF programmes in Ghana, ensuring alignment with organizational rules and priorities. This includes developing annual work plans, managing HR and procurement needs, and assessing risks. The role involves leading project team meetings, ensuring accountability, and producing high-quality donor reports. The Specialist will guide the selection of responsible parties, provide quality assurance on agreements, and manage the overall monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) agenda. Financial management is critical, encompassing budget oversight, resource allocation, financial reporting, and ensuring efficient use of financial systems. The position also requires leading HR recruitment and procurement processes, identifying capacity-building needs for team members, organizing training, and facilitating knowledge sharing. Stakeholder engagement is key, acting as an in-country focal point, participating in meetings, managing relationships with donors and government partners, and communicating UNCDF's value.
Work Experience
A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience with a Master's degree, or 9 years with a Bachelor's degree, is required. This experience should include leading roles in programme management, project management, or project coordination at the international level. Experience in development finance, digital finance, or youth employment is also required.
Skills
Strategic Thinking, System Thinking, Knowledge Facilitation, Project Management, Communication (written and verbal), Relationship Management, leading teams, donor-funded project delivery, monitoring and reporting, financial management, HR recruitment, procurement processes, capacity building, stakeholder engagement.