Background
The post functions under the overall guidance of UNDP Resident Representative/UN Resident Coordinator in his or her capacity as the Permanent DPG Chair, the direct supervision of the UNDP Country Director, and reporting administratively to the Deputy Country Director. The Development Management Specialist-Development Effectiveness will be responsible for managing the Development Partners Group (DPG) Secretariat, which UNDP is providing a permanent secretariat support to Development Partners, and providing advisory and technical Support to the Government on development coordination, management and effectiveness matters.
The work of the Development Management Specialist – Development Effectiveness will:
Summary of Key Functions:
- Provide advisory support to the Development Partners Co-Chairs as well as the Group itself as a head of the DPG Secretariat;
- Advisory and technical; support to the national framework of the development effectiveness (Development Cooperation Framework for Tanzania) and strengthening development (including SSC and Aid) management systems, processes and capacity;
- Programme management support for projects that support development management in Tanzania;
- Provide advisory support to UN RC on development effectiveness in the context of UN Delivering as One Reform;
- Contribution to UNDP practices on development effectiveness matters.
Duties and Responsibilities
Advisory Support to the Development Partners Chairs and the Group itself (DPG):
- Provide guidance and implement broad strategic directions as agreed with and by the DPG Co-Chairs; on behalf od Development Partners Group;
- Provide advisory, analytical and technical support to the Development Partners Group (DPG) on the issues regarding development management, coordnation and effectiveness as well as strengthen development partnership;
- Provide strategic advisory to the partners Group in facilitating policy dialogue on a number of key overcharging policy issues through the DPG monthly meetings and other DPG special discussios on topic agreed by the DPG;
- Provide advisory and technical support to the Development Cooperation Forum (DCF) and implementation of Development Cooperation Framework i.e. organize quarterly Development Cooperation Forum (DCF) meeting;
- Regulary strategic advisory briefing to the DPG co-facilitators on development coordnation, management and effectiveness in the context of national processes;
- Provide advisory support to the OECD - DAC country-level activities, including country-case Studies, evaluations, and survey, etc.
Advisory and Technical Support to National Framework of Development Effectiveness and Strengthening Aid Management
- Advise the MoF on the devopement and implementation of appropriate startegies and intervations for enhancing development effectiveness and the strengthening of Government capacities for effectiveness development management;
- Provide strategic advisory support to the Government on the implementation of national development frameworks;
- Provide advisory support to the Government Secretariat and areas of work as agreed by the DPG and the Government on issues related to development management and effectiveness. Including technical advice in strengthening dialogue structure, Division of Labors, etc;
- Provide neutral and impartial technical advice to both the Government of Tanzania and its Development Partners in the implementation of mechanisms and approaches for the promotion of mutual accountability in partnership relations;
- Provide advisory support to the MoF in enhancing its capacity and lead in OECD-DAC related activities, including policy coherence;
- Liaise with other advisors in Zanzibar as needed in ensuring the provision of necessary support to the Devlopment Cooperation process.
Programme Management Support for development management and effectiveness portfolio:
- Provide advisory and Management support in programme implementation with specific focus on development coordination, harmonization, alignment and effectiveness;
- As the Head of the DPG Secretariat, meet project oversight and management responsibilities for the strengthening o f the DPG Secretariat support and manage day-to-day functions of the DPG Secretariat, including leading the work planning process;
- Supervise staff in the DPG Secretariat.
Provide advisory support to UN Resident Coordinator on development effectiveness in the contest of UN Delivering as One Reform.
- Analytical support the UN Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team in ensuring a strategic engagement of the UN in the development cooperation and DPG;
- Assist the contribution of UN agencies under Delivering as One to support the development efectiveness agenda in Tanzania
Contribution to UNDP practices on Development Effectiveness Matters:
- Support the UN/UNDP capacity and positioning in terms of development effectiveness agenda;
- Provides strategic advisory support to the UNDP on development effectiveness issue.
Impact or Results:
- Effective development partnership and incrementally higher level of development effectiveness in country;
- Higher level of understanding and deeper knowledge among Development Partners (including UN agencies) of the development architecture in Tanzania.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the U N'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:
Knowledge Management and Learning
- Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office;
- Greater knowledge in national development coordination, harmonization and alignment agenda and knowledge in promoting South-South Cooperation;
- Greater knowledge in national development management processes (Planning, Budgeting/MTEF, Poverty Reduction, PFM, etc);
- Ability to advocate and provide policy advice;
- Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, act on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
Development and Operational Effectiveness
- Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
- Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development , programmes and projects, mobilize resources;
- Good knowledge of the Result its Management Guide and Toolkit
- Strong IT skills
- Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/attitudinal change
Management and Leadership
- Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
- Ability to lead effectively,mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills;
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
- Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
- Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Advanced degree (Master) in social sciences including economics, international development, and development studies.
Experience:
- At least 7 years of experience in development management, including coordination and effectiveness;
- Experience working with donors and government counterparts on Paris, Accra, Busan and Mexico-linked partnerships for development;
- Experience in global and national debates related to use of national systems to enhance aid and development effectiveness;
- Familiarity with UNDAF processes, such as formulation and implementation of join UN initiatives;
- Familiarity with work processes in Ministries of Finance and government planning institutions.
Language Requirememnts:
- Fluency in oral and written English is required;
- Knowledge of Kiswahili will be considered an asset.