Job Code title: Programme Accountant
Pre classified Grade: SB-4
Supervisor:  Programme Manager (Ministry of Justice and A-G Dept)

Functions & Key Results Expected
Summary of Key functions:

•   Implementation of programme strategies as relate to Legal and Justice Sector
•   Management of the Legal and Justice Sector Programme
•   Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of a resource mobilization strategy
•   Provision of top quality advisory services to relevant State institutions and   facilitation of knowledge building and management

Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the success of Legal and Justice Sector Reform Programme through attention to governance themes, thereby supporting the implementation of UNDP's CPD as well as targets for Outcome 10.2 within the UNDAF In particular, the key results have an impact on the design, operation and programming of activities,creation of strategic partnerships as well as reaching resource mobilisation targets.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting and finance, political science, social or development studies, project management or related field.
•   Professional certification from ACCA, CA, CIMA is desirable.
•   Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in administrative or programme capaacify in a donor funded programme. Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, and handling of web based management systems.

Corporate Competencies:
Advocacy/Advancing A Policy Orierited Agenda

•   Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for advocating UNDP's mission , vision and values.
•   Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Core Competencies:

•   Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
•   Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
•   Self-development, initiative-taking
•   Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
•   Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
•   Creating synergies through self-control
•   Managing conflict
•   Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
•   Informed and transparent decision making

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please upload your CV online by clicking the link below.

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Closing Date: 20 January, 2015

Please note that manual applications will not be accepted and ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply