UNDP Jobs - 68883- Consultancy for Drafting of UNDAP 2011-2016 Final

Consultancy for Drafting of UNDAP 2011-2016 Final Report in Tanzania

Location :

Home Based

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

24-Oct-2016

Application Deadline :

14-Oct-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

15 work days, spread over a period of 2 months, starting from the date of signing of the contract

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

15 work days, spread over a period of 2 months, starting from the date of signing of the contract

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

In 2007, the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania (URT) formally signaled its interest to become one of eight countries to pilot Delivering as One (DaO). UN Tanzania was consequently mandated to innovate and experiment with ways of planning, implementing and reporting as One for enhanced coherence, effectiveness and efficiency across four pillars: One Programme, One Leader, One Budget and One Office (harmonization of business practices). The One Voice (joint communications) was subsequently added as a component at country level, with formal endorsement at the Fourth High Level Inter-Governmental Conference on DaO, Montevideo, Uruguay, 2011.

Based on lessons learnt from this first generation of reform (2007-2011), the UN Country Team (UNCT) established a single, coherent One UN Country Plan for all UN agencies’ activities (resident and non-resident, development and humanitarian, DaO reform agenda) for the subsequent programming cycle: the UN Development Assistance Plan (UNDAP) 2011-2016. This ‘One Plan’ for Tanzania supported the achievement of national development priorities as well as progression towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and helped strengthen the realization of international human rights in the country. It reflects inputs from representatives of the GoT, as well as Resident and Non-Resident Agencies, Civil Society and Development Partners. The UNDAP aimed to enhance national ownership and UN accountability by articulating the precise UN contribution to the national priorities outlined in the MKUKUTA II (mainland) and MKUZA II (Zanzibar) 2011-15. Aligned to the national planning cycle, July to June, the UNDAP required agencies to operate within a framework of national leadership, ownership and accountability through the systematic use of national systems including the Government Exchequer, wherever appropriate.

The UNDAP intended to mainstream the five UN programming Principles-Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA), Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE), Environmental Sustainability, Capacity Development and Results Based Management-collectively informing both programme planning and implementation. Relevant crosscutting issues of conflict prevention, disaster risk reduction, food security, indigenous people, volunteerism, HIV and AIDS, employment and decent work should also have been considered and reflected where relevant.

The Plan was nationally executed and managed by the Joint Government of Tanzania and UN Steering Committee (JSC), which is co-chaired by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the UN Resident Coordinator. Members from central and line ministries (including Zanzibar) sit on the JSC, with rotating representation by UN Heads of Agencies and the Chair of the Friends of the UN as the Donor Representative.

The Plan comprises of a Programme Results Matrix, complemented by a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Matrix which includes indicators, baselines, annualized targets and means of verification. In addition, a DaO Matrix defines the desired strategic results and actions of the reform process. These encompass internal functions designed to expand the qualitative dimensions of programme delivery, responding to issues of effectiveness and efficiencies as they relate to the One Leader, operating as One (formerly One Office), Communicating as One (formerly One Voice) and key programming principles.

The UNDAP was implemented through a set of Annual Work Plans (AWP) under 10 Programme Working Groups, 4 Operational Working Groups, 2 Cross Cutting Working Groups and the UNCG, developed in consultation with partners, with final approval by the JSC.

A results based monitoring system (using a web-based platform http://www.undaprms.org/tz/ ), has enables biannual review and reporting of delivery status. During the Mid-Year Review, Working Groups were required to complete a narrative report detailing results achieved, challenges experienced and lessons learnt. Each Working Group also had to identify their collective contribution to relevant UN programming principles and examples of inter-agency collaboration and/or synergies. The Annual Review was a more comprehensive assessment of progress made. Each PUN had to report on activity and financial status; at the WG level, delivery of annual targets and commitments on mainstreaming cross cutting considerations are recorded. WGs also provided a narrative similar to that of the Mid-Year Review, with the additional option to request realignment of the results matrix itself to effectively respond to changing programming and operational realities. Each year a UNDAP Annual Report was produced and distributed to Government, donors and partners. The UNDAP ended on 30th June 2016 and a final report is to be produced to provide an overview of the achievements accomplished during the programming period.

Duties and Responsibilities

Based on information collected in the RMS during mid-term and annual reviews 2011-2016 the consultant will draft the UNDAP 2011-2016 final report in accordance with the proposed structure.
Coordinate with the RCO on filling information gaps.
Coordinate with the RCO on presentation and analysis of financial data related to the UNDAP.
Prepare the report according to guidance provided.
Seek comments from the RCO, UN Country Team and Key stakeholder and incorporate them in the final reports.
Provide analysis of the UNDAP II achievements and challenges in relation to the country context, based on the lessons identified in the UNDAP evaluation other relevant documents.
Ensure that the report is reflective of the normative orientation of the UN reform process
Ensure that the report is duly edited and proofread and delivered ready for design to be undertaken.

Competencies

Excellent report writing and editing skills
Excellent communication and organization skills (one or two sample reports should be attached wit technical proposal)
Fully computer literate
Fluent in the English language and good proof reading skills.
Ability to work under minimum supervision to meet short deadlines.
Commitment and drive to achieve challenging goals, and problem solving attitude.
Ability to identify client needs and deliver them promptly and accurately.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications

Master degree in Development Studies, international relations or other social science or related discipline from a recognized university.

Experience

8 years of relevant experience: Sound understanding of the development sector; at least 5 years of relevant experience in development sector.
Knowledge of the UN system, UN development operations and programme and results
Substantive experience in formal development report writing, results based management and annual reporting
Experience of UN reform, DaO, UN One Programme and the UN in Tanzania is highly desirable.

Language requirements:

Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.

How to Submit Proposals

Proposals should be submitted to icprocurement.tz@undp.org e-mail address not later than Friday, 14 October 2016 at 11:00 Hours (East Africa Time);
Applications with no financial offer or missing P11 form and CV or the required documents for the technical evaluation will not be considered for evaluation;
All necessary information for this post (TOR, Deliverables, Target dates, etc. are presented in the ICPN) therefore applicant must download it from the following link: http://procurement-notices.undp.org/
Each email should be less than 8MB; emails over this size will not be received to the above mentioned account.