Historique
- Increased capacity of the Electoral Management Bodies and Electoral Process to provide for a cost-efficient, free and fair election preparation and process;
- An effective and efficient African Peer Review Mechanism process ;
- Enhanced consciousness and appreciation of Tanzanian citizens for democratic principles, values and culture through systematic national civic education activities;
- Improved capacity of political parties and dialogue among the parties that lead to national consensus on critical political issues;
- Enhanced capacity of Parliamentary oversight responsibility and Improved interface between Parliament and civil society.
Devoirs et responsabilités
- Quality assistance to the Government and national implementing institutions in the identification/design/preparation of activities that support the deepening of democracy;
- Issues of interest to all partners addressed by the Oversight Committee;
- Synergies between programme components as well as the experiences from participating Development Partners (donors) brought to bear in project implementation
- Implementing institutions assisted in developing results-based Annual Work Plan that clearly sets out the quarterly and output targets, indicators, activities, resource requirements, and budget ;
- Effective supervision and guidance to project personnel in ensuring effective progject mplementation;
- Support to national implementing partners in the coordination of activities to ensure its efficient and effective contribution to programme outcomes;
- Information shared regularly on the progress of project implementation, and any issues, including the updating of project monitoring and issue logs;
- Procurement and management of financial and human resources according to UNDP rules and regulations for national implementation;
- Quarterly progress reports to the Oversight Committee detailing progress against the output targets, and the activities undertaken in support of these.;
- Support to the Chair of the Oversight Committee in convening quarterly and any ad hoc meetings for the Oversight Committee;
- Timely periodic reports: quarterly, annual and as and when required. Provide regular financial reports to UNDP, the contributing donors, and the Oversight Committee;
- At the end of the assignment, prepare and provide a comprehensive final report on the activities of the project, including accounting for all the disbursements, and financial audits that will be undertaken under the project for presentation to co-sharing donor partners.
- Ongoing support and advice to activities that deepen democracy, and coordination of the provision of such advice through project resources;
- National capacities for the deepening of democracy developed;
- Ensure the provision of professional advice, guidance and assistance to Government and implementing agents in the areas of reporting, disbursements and tendering processes;
- Procurement of technical expertise for the project.
- Stakeholders apprised of project progress through regular and as-needed updates;
- Inter linkages between constituent components of the project actively promoted;
- Coordination with donors and other development partners on all elements necessary for successful project implementation;
- Liaise with all partners on project progress and consolidate project reporting;
- Substantive progress reports and financial reports submitted to the Basket Committee meetings as and when requested;
- Coordination with any other initiatives related to the deepening of democracy and support to democratic institutions;
- Programme results known and understood by a wide constituency;
- Sustainable capacities for project implementation developed.
Compétences
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Functional Competencies:
Technical Expertise
- Specialist knowledge in the area of democratic governance with experience/expertise in issues relating to the deepening of democracy, especially parliaments and/or parties in developing countries
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development and governance issues
- Strong understanding of political dynamics in government, civil society and the donor community in developing countries
Knowledge Management and Learning
- Shares knowledge and experience and works towards personal learning and development
- Ability to provide top quality policy advice services on governance issues
- In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues
Development and Operational Effectiveness
- Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
- Ability to go beyond established procedures and models, propose new approaches which expand the range of programmes
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
Leadership
- Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to critical feedback
- Encourages risk-taking in the pursuit of creativity and innovation
- Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Demonstrates strong writing, facilitation, and presentation skills
- Builds strong relationships and networks with clients and external actors
- Negotiation skills: capacity to work with diverse partners including Government, donors and civil society;
- Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
Qualifications et expériences requises
Education
- Advanced degree in political science, public administration, or law or other related field;
At least five years of experience in practical work in such areas as (inter alia) working with parties, parliaments/MPs and/or electoral management bodies, project implementation, governance, and/or civil society engagement (women, NGOs other);
- Demonstrated work experience in developing country context;
- Strong activity monitoring skills;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Knowledge and familiarity with the UNDP will be an advantage;
- Experience in the use of computers and office software packages;
- Kiswahili an advantage.