JOB VACANCY:AREA COORDINATOR AT UNITED NATION,KIGOMA. APPLY HERE NOW
Duties and Responsibilities
The activities of the UN Area Coordinator are informed by the Kigoma Joint Programme strategy and results framework. Specific tasks and responsibilities of the Area Coordinator include:
Internal coordination:
§ Provide technical guidance and support the lead agencies in the Kigoma JP in their coordination of respective theme and provide the overall coordination to the JP including synergies between themes.
§ Report to the Chair of the TRG Resilience and make use of the TRG for Resilience platform to discuss overall issues and implementation of the Kigoma JP with all participating UN agencies
§ Liaise with the RCO, the RC and the UNCMT on internal UN coordination
§ To define the strategic direction and be the lead for the elaboration of the integrated work-plans and other common planning documents for development interventions in the region
§ To lead and guide the team in achieving the set objectives;
§ Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on donor strategies and national development strategies, provision of advice to UN RC on ensuring synchronicity, alignment and complementarity between these strategies and UN activities
§ Host visits from HQ and regional levels on behalf of the UN system in Tanzania
M&E and reporting:
§ Ensure the participating agencies and the lead theme agencies are reporting on their progress in line with all requirements and in the UNDAP II results framework, as well as provide quality assurance and advice.
§ To supervise and oversee, coordinate, monitor and regularly report on the implementation of the integrated work-plans and other common activities;
§ Summarize the reporting for the Kigoma JP and present to donors and partners, including the regional and district levels.
§ Ensure the Kigoma JP reporting is included in all necessary and relevant UN reports.
Facilitation of knowledge building and communication:
§ Provide Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to area-based programming and interventions and share these nationally and internationally through networks and presentations.
§ Monitor practices, and JP-specific news and developments in order to ensure guidance to the participating UN agencies that reflects the best and most current available information.
Impact of Results
§ The deliverables of this post are tied to overall functions as described above; resulting in:
§ A more efficient and coherent UN partnership with the Government of Tanzania at the regional and district levels to address national and regional priorities for development;
§ Improved sub national leadership, coordination and delivery capacities;
§ Economies of scale for the Kigoma Joint Programme and development interventions implemented;
§ Strategic orientation, communication, monitoring and evaluation of the Kigoma Joint Programme
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
§ Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
§ Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN.
§ Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
§ Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Functional Competencies:
§ Knowledge and Learning Management
§ Coordination Effectiveness
§ Results-based Program Development and Reporting
§ Creating visibility and advancing advocacy
Required Skills and Experience
Education
§ Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or a related field
Experience:
§ Minimum 7 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
§ Knowledge about UN coordination, the RC system and UN Delivering as One is a clear advantage.
§ Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.
§ Knowledge of and development experience from Tanzania and in particular Kigoma and/or vulnerable high risk areas in the Great Lakes region is a merit.
Language Requirements:
§ Fluency in English language.
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Workforce diversity
UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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