UNDP Jobs - 45673- Manager of Plannining and Budget

Manager of Plannining and Budget

Location :

Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA

Type of Contract :

Other

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

24-Apr-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Other

Duration of Initial Contract :

2 years

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Agriculture is a pivotal sector for attainment of Tanzania’s Development Vision 2025 and the Millennium Development Goals which aim for Tanzania to become a middle income country with positive social transformation for all citizens. As a foundation providing 25% of gross domestic product and over 75% of employment, the sector is an anchor for four of the five economic targets in Tanzania’s poverty reduction strategy, as well as several social and governance goals.

In 2012 extensive information gathering was conducted through; high-level Roundtable with 30+ stakeholders, cross-country stakeholder consultations, fieldwork observations and interviews gathered and several core constraints were identified at the levels of (i) national policy; (ii) regional and local implementation; and (iii) the foundation of farms, markets, and value chains, along with (iv) underlying gaps in capacity and performance at all of these levels.

On 1 June, 2013, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania established a President's Delivery Bureau (PDB) as an Independent Department under the President's Office. Its primary objective is to facilitate the Government undertake Performance Management and Delivery of results in the Big Results Now (BRN) National Key Priority Areas and as stipulated in the Five Year Development Plan (FYDP). In discharging its duties PDB will be working closely with Government Ministries. To kick start the BRN projects, the Government has started working on five priority areas in the sectors of Agriculture, Infrastructure, Water, Education and Resources Mobilization. Given the special nature of agriculture in livelihoods of majority of Tanzanians, an Agricultural Delivery Division (ADD) has been formed in the PDB to spearhead agricultural transformation in the country.

UNDP Tanzania in collaboration with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation through a project support titled “Catalyzing Agricultural Development in Tanzania - Agricultural Delivery Division (ADD) ” under the President’s Office, are providing assistance to ensure the Agricultural Delivery Division (ADD) is adequately equipped with the expertise and workforce to carry out its broad mandate. Through the project, ADD will be availed critical technical expertise and seed funding to jump start the establishment of the Tanzanian Agricultural Delivery Division (ADD) in the President’s Delivery Bureau (PDB).

UNDP Tanzania is assisting in the recruitment of suitable, high calibre and results oriented professionals to join the Ministerial Delivery Unit, Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives. which is responsible for delivering agriculture transformation in Tanzania.

Objective

The objective is to support the establishment and capacity development of an agricultural institutions that will strengthen coordination and enhance delivery systems within the agricultural sector in Tanzania.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions:

To assist the Head of NKRA Agriculture Ministerial Delivery Unit (MDU in monitoring and reporting progress on implementation and reporting progress on the NKRA Agriculture projects.

General Duties and Responsibilities

To provide day-to-day management of the Productivity Directorate, including supervising and managing performance of personnel:

Undertake daily and weekly progress and delivery through Project Owners and relevant MDAs and LGAs;

Liaise closely with relevant MDAs and LGAs on implementation and ensure value for money on implemented activities;
Provide oversight on planning and budgeting to Agriculture Sector Lead ministries to ensure the plans are realistic and implementable and the budget is commensurate with the expected deliverable under in Agriculture NKRA.
Preparation of monthly reports for NKRA Steering Committee and TDC
Prepare monthly reports with clear action points;
Monitor and make follow ups on the implementation of deliberations.
Preparation of weekly Problem-Solving Meetings with the Project Owners
Convene meetings with project owners;
Follow up implementation of the resolutions.

Monitoring of KPIs

Prepare periodic implementation reports.

Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of MDU

Impact of Results

The key results of the post will be to increase implementation of programmes that will contribute to the PDB/ADD’s efforts to transform agriculture in Tanzania by improving planning and budgeting for the sector at the ministerial level.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the PDB/ADD;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly and without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

Technical Expertise

Good knowledge and advisory experience in the area of planning and budgeting particularly for agriculture sector;
Theoretical and practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development and agricultural planning and budgeting;
Strong understanding of planning and budgeting for agriculture sector in developing countries.

Knowledge Management and Learning

Shares knowledge and experience and contributes to Practice Areas and actively works towards continuing personal learning and development;
Ability to provide top quality policy advice services on electoral 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 apply theory to the specific country context.

Management and Leadership

Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to critical feedback;
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;
Prior knowledge of Tanzania an asset;
Strong analytical skills;
Strong communication skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master's Degree in the discipline related to Agriculture, economics, development planning.

Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years of professional and practical experience including three (3) years in a managerial position;
This experience should include provision of high-quality professional and technical advice, project oversight, and programmes/ project planning and monitoring;
In-depth knowledge of the Tanzanian agricultural environment and context;
Proficiency in computers and Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Language Requirements:

Fluent written and spoken English essential;
Knowledge of Kiswahili an asset.

Other:

Willingness to travel frequently in Tanzania.