The PM will oversee the daily management of the project, reporting to the Project Coordinator (PC) on substantive and administrative matters. The PC will report to the National Project Director (NPD), in consultation with the assigned UNDP program manager. The PM will assist the PC with periodic reports to the Project Board as directed by the NPD and will support compliance with government obligations under the Project. Additionally, the PM will liaise with UNDP, other UN agencies, civil society organizations (CSOs), project partners, and donor agencies involved in co-financing.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Assist the PC in overall project management, including planning activities, monitoring progress against the workplan, and executing project activities (managing personnel, goods, services, and drafting terms of reference).
• Financial Monitoring: Ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial reports. Prepare and submit regular progress and financial reports to the Project Board and UNDP, adhering to UNDP procedures and standards.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate project inputs and manage relationships with UNDP, the Project Board, government agencies, and other partners. Oversee the recruitment and management of consultants and subcontractors while monitoring project risks for the Project Board.
• Experience Exchange: Facilitate coordination with project stakeholders and partners to ensure alignment of activities. Oversee the exchange of experiences with similar projects at national and international levels.
• Capacity Building: Support project assessments, audits, evaluations, and coordinate training workshops to enhance the skills of community groups, municipalities, and other partners.
• Gender Inclusion: Promote gender inclusion across project activities, ensuring active participation of women in project design, planning, and implementation, and guaranteeing equitable access to project benefits.
• Representation: Participate in program calls, forums, and committee meetings; disseminate project reports; and represent the project at global events, such as the GEF planetGOLD steering committee and ASGM forum.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: A university degree (MSc or PhD) in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Chemistry, Mining, Geology, or Chemical/Biological Sciences.
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience with ministries or national institutions in natural resource or environmental management, particularly in managing environmental projects related to toxic chemicals like mercury and artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM).
• Skills: Proven ability to lead technical and administrative teams, coordinate multi-stakeholder projects, and manage project budgets.
• Leadership: Strong leadership, managerial, and coordination skills for implementing large, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders at various levels to develop sustainable partnerships.
• Budget Administration: Experience in administering project budgets, training counterpart staff, and working effectively with all involved groups.
• Communication: Excellent drafting, presentation, reporting, and communication skills, with proficiency in timely and accurate correspondence.
• Technical Skills: Strong computer skills, particularly in MS Office and internet research.
• Context Knowledge: Strong knowledge of the political and socio-economic context of chemicals management and artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) at both national and subnational levels.
• Languages: Excellent command of English and local languages.

Location: Accra

How to Apply

Interested candidates should clearly label the outer envelope with the title of the role they are applying for and submit their application letters along with their curriculum vitae to:

The Project Coordinator
Planetgold Project
Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box M326, Accra