The Resident Coordinator system encompasses all organizations of the United Nations that have operational activities in the country. As the designated Representative of the UN Secretary-General and leader of the UN Country Team (UNCT), the UN Resident Coordinator (UNRC), in consultation with the UNCT, assumes overall responsibility for and coordination of the developmental activities of the UN carried out at country level.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of the RC Office, the UN M&E Specialist has a key role in ensuring the effectiveness of the UN Country Team in implementing and tracking progress of the Delivering as One process in Ghana, with a focus on the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and its corresponding UNDAF Action Plan (UAP).

Key Functions:
The incumbent serves as UN focal point for the operationalization of the UNDAF Action Plan, with a focus on programme M&E and compliance with key UN programming and RBM principles. In particular, he/she:

•  Leads inter-agency M&E efforts in support of the UN M&E Group for joint programming and tracking progress on Delivering as One, including supporting annual work planning, consolidation of inputs for the annual review process of the UNDAF Action Plan
•  Serves as UN focal point for Joint Programmes and collaborative programming under the UNDAF Action Plan and Supports Outcome Group Conveners as well as IPG and UNCT in the identification, development, implementation, M&E and joint resource mobilization for Joint Programmes
•  Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of collection and dissemination of global practice in the field of M&E while supporting implementation of these practices locally and provides advice and substantial support to RC and UNCT work planning and reporting and supporting the development of the RC/UNCT work planning

Qualification Required & Experience

Competencies:

•  Strategic vision, integrity, Builds trust and engenders morale by displaying open, transparent and credible behaviour
•  Respects individual/cultural differences and utilizes diversity to foster teamwork, ability to handle effectively multiple tasks without compromising quality, team spirit and positive working relationships with all colleagues, Excellent written and oral communication skills, shares knowledge and experience from within and outside the UN. Has ICDL standards and excellent skills in the use of office software packages, and experience in handling web based management systems

Education and Experience:

•  Master's degree in Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field with minimum of  years relevant work experience in development at the national or international level, with specialisation and direct hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects
•  Direct work experience in developing and/or managing M&E or Results Based Management Systems in the context of international development programming a strong asset. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for this post

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates are requested to send their application marked "UN M&E SPECIALIST" with supporting resume including telephone numbers and email addresses below:

The Human Resource Unit
UNDP Office
(Next to the Ghana National Fire Service Hqtrs)

Closing Date: 09 November, 2012

Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. Detailed Job Descriptions are available on request at the UNDP Security Gate