UNDP Jobs - 41118- Project Analyst

Project Analyst

Location :

Zanzibar, TANZANIA

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

01-Nov-13 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-4

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

1 year

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

The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has taken steps to embark in a process of putting in place the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), a global initiative for trade related capacity development in LDCs. There have been commendable efforts by MIT to coordinate trade policy through participatory processes. The government launched Tanzania Trade Integration Strategy (TTIS) in 2008 as a single framework for coordinating all trade related initiatives in the country, and a Tanzania Trade Sector Programme as part of the operational arm of the TTIS. With the support of development partners, MIT successfully produced a well developed strategic framework around the TTIS and Trade Sector Development Programme (TSDP).

The purpose of this project is to strengthen the capacity of Tanzanian institutions and stakeholders to mainstream trade and formulate and implement pro-poor trade policies and programmes that support inclusive and sustainable growth patterns. The success of this project aims to produce the following results in Zanzibar:

· Enhance MTIM’s capacity to contribute to and implement trade policies and strategies is enhanced in Zanzibar

· The procurement, financial management, monitoring and evaluation capacity and institutional framework is present to ensure that trade related strategies and Enhanced Integrated Framework/Aid for Trade projects are developed and implemented in Zanzibar

Duties and Responsibilities

· Compile, analyze and update all project reports, review technical reports and make recommendations and submit to the NPC and MTIM management for appropriate action;

· Support the NPC with information for the financial management decisions of the project;

· Monitor technical activities carried out by other trade related MDAs and recommend possible areas of collaboration to the NPC and MITM;

· Provide Technical support to MITM in mainstreaming trade in the annual plans and programmes;

· Responsible for budget management and assisting the accounting for the funds

· Maintain sound financial and project databases to monitor and control expenditures with generally accepted accounting and administrative principles and practices and ensure that resources are transparently accounted for;

· Any other relevant duties that the NPC and other senior staff of the MTIM NIU may assign from time to time.

· Oversee the work of Project Associate in the effective implementation of TIER 1 activities in Zanzibar

Competencies

Knowledge of and ability to work with both qualitative and quantitative project data
Results-oriented, self moving and flexible with proven ability to deliver under pressure.
Enjoy working in a demand-driven environment, with ability to respond rapidly and effectively to the diverse needs of many clients in Zanzibar
A team player with strong inter-personal skills and the ability to comfortably communicate at all levels.

· Ability to identify client needs and deliver them promptly and accurately

Required Skills and Experience

· Minimum of a Masters degree in economics, commerce, international trade or accountancy

· At least 3 years relevant work experience in the areas of trade development, project or programme management and implementation