UNICEF GHANA LATEST JOB VACANCIES IN GHANA: RECRUITMENT FOR EDUCATION OFFICER NATIONAL CATEGORY.(VACANCIES IN GHANA 2011)

Job Description

UNICEF Ghana has just finished a new country programme with the government of Ghana to be implemented for 2012 - 2016. To help achieve the results expected in this new country programme the organisation is seeking to employ Ghanaian Nationals with profiles fitting the position listed below. Non-Ghanaians will not be considered.

VN No.: VN-11-07                                         Post level: NO-A
Type of Contract: Fixed Term

Purpose of the Job:
Accountable for professional technical contribution to education programmes/projects design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation, data analysis and progress reporting, particularly on the child-friendly school initiatives. Commitment for enhancement of gender-sensitive teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy.

Key Accountabilities, Duties & Tasks:

• Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective Education programme and project design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation, including gender disaggregation, particularly concerning the child-friendly school initiatives. Draft sound Education programme budgets
• Enhance project efficiency and effectiveness through implementation follow-on, including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply and non-supply assistance and Education project status, particularly concerning the child-friendly school initiatives at district and school levels
• Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that Education project expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the project information and database. Follow up on queries or initiate corrective action on discrepancies
• Ensure the effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration particularly at regional, district and school levels

Remuneration: Competitive and attractive

Required Skills or Experience

• University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Education, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, or other Social Sciences, or a field(s) relevant to international development assistance
• At least one year of professional work experience at national and international levels relevant to basic education programmes. Experience working in the UN or other international development organisation is an asset

Competency Profile:

• Commitment, Integrity, Diversity and Inclusion Communication (II), Working with People (I), Drive for Results (I), Analysing (II), Formulating Strategies and Concepts (I), Applying Technical Expertise (II), Learning and Researching (II), Planning and Organising (II)

How To Apply

If you have experience working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children and match the profile outlines, send a brief application letter supported by detailed curriculum vitae, UN Personal History form (which can be downloaded from http://www,unicef.org/about/employ/index_apply.html) and photocopies of other supporting documents to:

The Human Resources Officer
UNICEF
P. O. Box 5051
Accra - North

Location: 4 - 8 Rangoon Close, Cantonments (Behind UNDP, near Ghana National Fire Service Headquarters on the Ring Road)

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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