UNV Jobs

Specifically, the project aims to deliver on the following key results: 

• National processes for policy formulation and implementation established
• MTP implementation monitored and reported
• National MDG progress monitored and reported upon
• MDG Accelerated Action Plan developed and implemented
• Increased national awareness and commitment to the MDGs
• Increased local capacity for MDG-based planning

Enhancing the National Development Response:
The current development response of the Government of Zimbabwe is articulated in the economic and social policies contained within the Zimbabwe Medium Term Plan 2011-2015, in essence, the national development strategy. The MTP’s main goals are to: transform the economy, reduce poverty, create jobs, maintain macroeconomic stability and restore national capacity to produce goods and services competitively. These stem from and correspond directly to development aspirations outlined in the Global Political Agreement (GPA) and build on gains achieved in STERP I and II. 

Accelerating Millennium Development Goal Achievement:
In the area of the MDGs, it has become increasingly apparent that a concerted joint effort amongst local, national and international stakeholders is fundamental in order to scale up MDG-related interventions and accelerate progress towards attainment of the MDGs in Zimbabwe. This is particularly significant when viewed in light of the fast-approaching 2015 MDG deadline.

• Assume day-to-day management of all aspects related to effective implementation of the project;
• Seek synergies and coordinate the different project stakeholders for maximized results and impact;
• Drive implementation of the project’s outputs directly under the MoEPIP’s responsibility;
• Monitor project activities by reviewing a variety of records, including control plans, progress reports, project inputs, budget/financial reports and expenditures;
• Consolidate and compile quarterly and annual workplans and reports in collaboration with the project’s Responsible Parties for further planning and analysis purposes;
• Be responsible for timely processing of payments and disbursement authorisations;
• Undertake financial and administrative monitoring and evaluation of the project, including identification of operational and financial problems and development of solutions;
• Ensure financial and administrative controls, assessing whether they are operating as per policies, procedures according to MoEPIP/UNDP regulations;
• Maintain good working relations with Responsible Parties, and work closely with the Economic Advisor to the MoEPIP and the UNDP MDG Programme Specialist to ensure coherent implementation of the project.

Corporate Competencies

• Demonstrate integrity by modeling Government and UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of Government and UNDP;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

• Knowledge Management and Learning;
• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office;
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

• Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Focuses on  impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;;
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors.