Programme Management Specialist – Ghana

About the role

The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is seeking a Programme Management Specialist to lead and support the implementation of its country programme in Ghana, ensuring alignment with UNDP and UNCDF policies and strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead programme development and execution, including annual work planning, HR and procurement coordination, risk management, and indicator alignment.
• Facilitate weekly team meetings, ensure accountability for actions, and provide quality assurance for donor narrative reports and responsible party selections.
• Manage budgets, financial reporting, compliance, audits, and the effective use of Quantum and Quantum+ resources.
• Oversee HR recruitment, procurement processes, and the preparation of terms of reference and candidate selection.
• Identify capacity‑building needs, organise training and workshops, and capture lessons learned for knowledge sharing.
• Act as the focal point for stakeholder engagement, representing UNCDF in donor and partner meetings and communicating results to the UNDP country office.

Required profile

• Demonstrated ability to set and align challenging objectives across multiple projects with lasting impact.
• Proactive risk mitigation and innovative problem‑solving skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing within development and project contexts.