Background
- Highlight key operational coordination issues and lessons learned for discussion and decision by UNDG.
- Develop, manage and facilitate the use of interagency networks of expertise to support implementation of UNDG strategic priorities and address coordination issues at the field level.
- Support the UNDG in formulating, managing and implementing ongoing global coordination work plans.
- Provide advice and support to the Director on the need for and take advantage of opportunities to leverage and to deepen UNDG leadership/influence in pursuit of development coordination objectives
Under the general direction and overall guidance of the Policy Adviser, Joint Funding, Business Operations and Programming, the Policy Specialist is responsible for supporting the UNDG to develop policies, guidelines and tools relating to “Delivering as One”, and its Regional Teams and its constituent agencies, funds and programmes to implement important reform measures outlined in the SOPs Plan of Action for headquarters; supporting the coordination of interagency work programme of the UNDAF Programming Network (UPN); and supporting the UN Country Teams rolling out the “Delivering as One” SOPs.
(For further information, visit the UN-DESA QCPR (http://www.un.org/esa/coordination/2012qcpr.htm); UNDG “Delivering as one” (http://www.undg.org/index.cfm?P=7) and independent evaluation of “Delivering as one” (https://www.un.org/en/ga/deliveringasone/) websites.)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop a “One Programme” guidance package
- Update of existing 2010 UNDAF guidance package
- Develop a training package for Training of Trainers on “Delivering as One” Standard Operating Procedures
- Review UNDAF guidance in light of the SOPs; support to drafting of ”One Programme” guidance and dissemination strategy;
- Review current Terms of Reference for UNDAF programme working groups at the country level; support drafting of Terms of References for One Programme management groups (“Results Groups”) in “Delivering as One” countries;
- Review annual work planning instruments and practices at the country level; draft a template for annual work plans;
- Review annual progress report requirements and practices at the country level; draft a template for a common UN country results report; and
- Review (and where appropriate amend) existing guidance for UNDAF; taking into consideration the SOPs;
- Review (and where appropriate amend) UNDAF programming principles in light of the QCPR;
- Where appropriate, review linkages between UNDAF and transition country specific programming instruments; and
- Determine extent of modifications for all UNDAF associated guidance; develop an action plan for the UNDAF Programming Network based on the reviews within its 2013-14 work plan.
- Draft content of training course working in conjunction with DOCO colleagues/ consultants
Impact of Results
- The One Programme element of the integrated guidance note to operationalize the “Delivering as One” Standard Operating Procedures, is guided by the QCPR and the independent evaluation of “Delivering as One”; allowing countries to implement the “Delivering as One” approach fully and successfully and to firmly focus “Delivering as One” on: national ownership and leadership; enhanced results and development outcomes; strengthened accountability; effective monitoring and evaluation and reduced transaction costs; and
- The United Nations Development Assistance Framework process is simplified in order to: reduce the workload of national governments and other stakeholders; decrease the time necessary for the preparation of relevant documents and, ensure alignment with government planning cycles, thus improving the focus on system-wide results and promoting better division of labour within the United Nations system at the country level.
Competencies
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
- Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the UN
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Treats all people fairly without favoritism
- Demonstrates and promotes the values of the UN in actions and decisions and acts in accordance with the standard of conduct for international civil servants
- Shows willingness to work without bias with all persons regardless of gender, nationality, religion or culture
- Contributes effectively to team-based activities, working collaboratively and sharing information openly; works effectively with colleagues inside the UN as well as its partners and other stakeholders to pursue common goals
- Facilitates and encourages open communication in the team, communicating effectively.
- Remains calm, composed and patient when facing conflict, manages conflict productively, focusing on mutually acceptable solutions
- Takes initiative and seeks opportunities to initiate action
- Actively produces and disseminates new knowledge; creates/contributes to mechanisms to collect and share knowledge
- Actively seeks learning opportunities; demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development
- Proposes innovate ideas and new solutions to work
- Demonstrated ability to support and maintain inter-agency networks and partnerships
- Good technical knowledge of UN joint programming, monitoring and evaluation, results-based management and reporting processes
- Strong, proven functional skills in analytical writing, producing reports, research and assessments
- Keeps abreast of new developments in area of focus
- Good knowledge of UN reform
- Proven ability to coordinate and support formulation and development of policies, procedures and guidance
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development of change processes
- Demonstrated ability to adapt best management practices to support the achievement of Unit/team goals
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development of approaches to capacity-building, knowledge management and organizational learning
- Ability to contribute effectively in team-based setting, especially in the area of knowledge-sharing and learning
- Ability to write clearly and convincingly, adapting style and content to different audiences; speaks clearly and convincingly, demonstrating strong presentation and facilitation skills;
- Good technical writing skills;
- Anticipates clients’ needs; demonstrates understanding of clients’ perspectives; solicits feedback on service provision and quality.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Advance university degree in a development related field, international law, political, social, economic, business management or other related social science field is required.
Experience:
- At least seven years relevant work experience in the field of programming, some of which should be with developing countries and within the UN system, Agencies, Funds or Programs.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in oral and written English is required. Proficiency in another UN working language is desirable.
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FC 68065