Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaian Nationals for the post of Programme Assistant - Water Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) (General Service Category)

VN No.: VN-12-08
IMIS #: 63177
Post Level: GS-5
Duration: 2 years (renewable)
Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment

Job Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the Admin/Finance Manager, performs a variety of information gathering, monitoring, technical and administrative services of moderate scope and difficulty, in support of programme activities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

. Assist programme section in financial implementation reports by summarising information reflecting current obligations, requisitions, expenditure and future programme and/or budgetary implications

. Collects data and other information on development in IWASH, Health/Nutrition, ACMA and Education sectors in the area of operation of Tamale sub office

. Contributes to the preparation of reports, project documents and submissions to governments by providing information, preparing tables and drafting relatively routine sections. Prepares background information for use in discussions with governments and other organizations. Participates in the briefing and debriefing of project personnel

. Scrutinizes plans of operations, exchanges of letters and take appropriate follow-up action. Assists in the administrative process of government requests for assistance

. Maintains, logs, files and updates records in prescribed format for subsequent use. Keeps current registers and control plans on the status of projects at the formulation, implementation and operational stages

. Assists in tracking and processing liquidation of cash assistance and supply assistance to governments and other partners

. Drafts responses to routine programme correspondence and provide administrative support to the section. May be required to carry out specific administrative operational/control tasks for project/programme activities

. Performs other duties, as required

Qualification Required & Experience

Minimum Requirements:

. Education: Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in Programme Management and Budget Control

. Work Experience: Six years of progressively responsible clerical or administrative work, of which at least one year is closely related to support of programme activities

. Language Proficiency: Fluency in English required. Another UN language is an asset

Competence Profile:

i) Core Values (Required)

. Commitment
. Diversity and Inclusion
. Integrity

ii) Core Competencies (Required):

. Communication (I)
. Working with People (II)
. Drive for Results (I)

iii) Functional Competencies (Required):

. Analysing (I)
. Learning and Researching (I)

How To Apply For The Job

If you have experience working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better would 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/files/P11.doc) and photocopies of other supporting documents to:

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

Qualified Female Candidates are especially encouraged to apply

Closing Date: 03 July, 2012