UNDP Jobs - 20614- Capacity Building Specialist (Aid Coordination

Capacity Building Specialist (Aid Coordination – Zanzibar) Re-advertised

Location :

Zanzibar, TANZANIA

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

28-Jan-11 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-4

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year

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

With a view of enhancing the effectiveness of development cooperation, UNDP Tanzania provides capacity strengthening of the Government of Tanzania and the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar in aid management and coordination.

While the DPG Secretariat hosted at the UNDP Tanzania currently provides advisory, analytical, and coordination support to the Development Partners Group (DPG) structure in Tanzania (which covers both the Mainland and Zanzibar) as well as support to the MoFEA in Mainland, matters related to aid coordination and management in Zanzibar is managed by the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (MoFEA in Zanzibar). In this regard, the MoFEA has its own aid management process, procedures, and systems. The aid context in Zanzibar differs from that of the Mainland in that significant challenges had been noted with regard to the effectiveness and capacity of aid management and coordination systems. In this context, UNDP Tanzania seeks to recruit the services of a Capacity Building Specialist (Aid Coordination – Zanzibar) to support the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar on issues related to aid management and coordination in Zanzibar.

Under the overall supervision of the UNDP Head of Zanzibar Sub-Office and direct supervision of the Commissioner for the External Finance Department of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs in Zanzibar, the Capacity Building Specialist (Aid Coordination – Zanzibar) will support the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar in facilitating the national efforts for the development management and aid effectiveness. Given that the donor coordination is supported by the DPG Secretariat hosted in the UNDP Tanzania, the specialist will work closely with the DPG Secretariat on issues related to donor coordination and dialogue with development partners in Zanzibar.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Policy Advisory Support to the MoFEA on effective aid and development management:

Provide advisory support on the efforts to strengthen the Government system and procedures for effective aid management, including mechanisms and process to integrate external resource into national process and implementation of the JAST principles.
Further support to the proper functioning of the Aid Management Information System and support its integration with the existing public financial management systems in Zanzibar.
Develop draft policy document outlining RGoZ position in key aid effectiveness issues.

2. Capacity Strengthening Support:

Providing capacity strengthening support to the MoFEA in facilitating articulation of capacity development needs and drawing up on capacity development plan for effective aid management.
Providing capacity strengthening support to the MoFEA in effectively leading and managing the aid management and effectiveness agenda (i.e. PER, JAST, etc.).
Providing insight and access to best practices and exposure to various innovations and initiatives in facilitating effective aid management process.
Contribute to knowledge development for the MoFEA on issues related to aid reforms.
Actively engaging in the efforts on strengthening national public financial management systems and linking into the external resource management.

3. Technical Support to Sector on Aid Coordination and Harmonization:

Strengthen overall Government capacity on aid coordination and harmonization through advisory and technical support provided to MDAs in terms of effective aid coordination at sector, establishing and managing SWAps and sector dialogue, and linking the sector-level coordination to the overall aid effectiveness agenda.
Facilitating information sharing and best practices with MDAs on the issue related to aid coordination and harmonization at sector/thematic level.

4. Technical Support in strengthening collaboration on aid coordination and management between the Union Government and the Zanzibar Government:

Providing technical support in facilitating collaboration on aid coordination and management between the Union Government and the Zanzibar Government, including ensuring linkages of the aid management systems and procedures.
Providing technical support in facilitating dialogue between the Union Government and Zanzibar Government on the issues related to aid effectiveness agenda.

5. Analytical Capacity strengthening

Increase ability of the Government to use available sources of Data to produce useful analysis of distribution, volume and effectiveness of aid
Improved dissemination of information about aid to all stakeholders.
Impart analytic techniques and skills to MoFEA Aid Coordination staff.

6. Communication with stakeholders in Zanzibar

Working closely with the DPG Secretariat, analytical and technical support to the MoFEA on issues related to donor coordination and dialogue with Development Partners.
Advisory support to strengthening the structure of dialogue for Zanzibar’s development cooperation and management.
Provide options for improved regular communications with Development Partners including dialogue structures in Zanzibar.
Make recommendations for engaging Development Partners and Civil Society in Aid effectiveness and aid policy dialogue in Zanzibar.

Impact of Results:

Strengthened capacity of Government in leading aid coordination, management and implementation of the JAST and the Paris Declaration.
Strengthened the effective development partnership and incrementally higher level of aid effectiveness in country through contributions to the Government.
Strengthened capacity of the Government in M&E and reporting of the impacts of Aid in country's development.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’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 aid coordination, harmonization and alignment agenda (JAST, etc.) and knowledge in global aid environment and aid effectiveness agenda (including the Rome and Paris, etc.).
Greater knowledge in national development management processes (PER, MTEF, PFM, etc.).
Ability to advocate and provide policy advice
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts 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 Results Management Guide and Toolkit
Strong IT skills
Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/attitudinal change
Strong analytical and negotiation skills

Management and Leadership

Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
Leads team effectively and shows conflict resolution skills
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

At least Master’s level in Economics, Business Administration, International Development, or any other relevant fields.

Experience:

At least 7 years of relevant experience, including demonstrated experience in a developing country working successfully on aid management issues.
Prior work experience in development partner’s community, including multilateral development agencies. Knowledge of the mandate and role of the UNDP in aid coordination.
Familiarity with the aid context and development process in Tanzania.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in both written and spoken English. Knowledge in Kiswahili desirable.