UNDP Jobs - 45674- Senior Analyst

Senior Analyst

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 livelihhods of majority of Tanzanians, an Agricultural Delivery Division (ADD) has been formed in the PDB to spearhead agricultural transformation in the country.

Consequently, it was also decided that in each Ministry which plays a leading role in the earlier mentioned sectors be established a Ministerial Delivery Unit (MDU). These Units will have a lean structure with an establishment of three up to five staff. These Units will be responsible for supporting the Lead Minister and Permanent Secretary in managing the daily delivery of the NKRA programs developed in the Labs and adopted by the Government. Each NKRA MDU will be led by a Head of MDU reporting to the Minister while keeping the Permanent Secretary informed. Each MDU will be led by a Manager.

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 track, monitor, analyze and report progress on the implementation of projects.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

To provide synthesized and analytical reports and recommendations that will inform decision making at the MDU level so as to catalyse implementation and help MDU;
To provide needed guidance and supervision to implementors responsible for delivery in agriculture National Key Results Areas (NKRAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

To provide subject matter and/or technical expertise:

Provide technical reports and recommendations for decision making at the MDU level.

To undertake daily and weekly collection of data on progress and delivery and carrying out analysis as required:

Analyze changes, progress and emerging trends in the agriculture;
Provide succinct interpretation of data analysis made and recommended action.

To prepare regular analytical reports:

Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports for progress on the implementation of projects and submit to the relevant manager.

To identify implementation problems and propose solutions:

Identify cause of problems and proposed solutions;
Recommend required safeguards to ensure to mitigate possible programme(s) implementation risks.

Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of MDU

Impact of Results

The key results of the post will increased implementation of programmes that will contribute to the PDB/ADD/MDU efforts to transform agriculture in Tanzania by improving analysis and decision making 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 statistics, or equivalent.

Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years of professional and practical experience;
This experience should include provision of high-quality professional analysis and technical advice;
Al environment and context;
Proficiency in computers and Microsoft Office Suite and statistical analytical soft ware is required.

Language Requirements:

Fluent written and spoken English essential.

Other:

Willingness to travel frequently in Tanzania.