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Jobs in Tanzania 2021: New Job Opportunities at UNDP Tanzania, 2021

Programme Specialist – Inclusive Growth
Agency UNDP
Title Programme Specialist – Inclusive Growth
Job ID 35966
Practice Area – Job Family Poverty Reduction – INCLUSIVE GROWTH, Management – INCLUSIVE GROWTH, Capacity Development – INCLUSIVE GROWTH
Vacancy End Date (Midnight New York, USA) 24/03/2021
Duty Station Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Education & Work Experience I-Master’s Level Degree – 5 year(s) experience
Languages
Required: English
Desired: Swahili
Grade NOC
Vacancy Type FTA Local
Posting Type External
Bureau Africa
Contract Duration 1 Year with possibility for extension
Open for Tanzania Nationals only both Internally and Externally.
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Background
As
one of the original eight pilot countries for the UN Reform initiative
Delivering as One, Tanzania is a global leader in advancing reforms of
the UN system, with a view to support accelerated harmonization in
implementation practices, coherence in programming, and alignment with
national systems, intended to produce a reduction in transaction costs
and enhanced development impact. The collaboration between the
Government of Tanzania and UN agencies has led to the formulation the
second UN Development Assistance Plan (UNDAP II). The UNDAP II aims to
achieve transparency on the UN’s contribution to development outcomes as
well as joint operational activities. In recent years, at the global
level, the UN as whole has adapted a new cooperation framework namely
United Nations Sustainable Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). In Tanzania,
the UNSDCF will be rolled out in July 2022. The UNSDCF seeks to
consolidate the UN effort and member states to deliver on the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2030.

Deepening
reform will require new and even more innovative ways for the UN
agencies to work together to delivery on country priorities and SDGs
through the UNDAP/UNSDCF. Programme planning, resource mobilization,
evaluation, and review activities will to an increasing extent be done
collaboratively. The roles of UN staff will change, with an imperative
to adopt more proactive, adaptive, and facilitative working styles.
Coordination and consultation will continue to be important, but the
need for documenting results, pursuing efficiencies and value for money,
and adding value through knowledge building and policy advisory support
are ever greater. The international ODA context with reducing core
resources to several UN programmes, funds and agencies further
underscores the need for change in this direction. On the Operations
side, there is a call for increased harmonization of UN policies,
procedures and tools, possibly leading towards the establishment of a
One UN Operations Team.

Under the overall guidance of the
Resident Representative and under the direct supervision of the Deputy
Resident Representative, the Programme Specialist leads the Inclusive
Growth and Private Sector Development pillar/portfolio, ensures
programmatic planning, guidance and oversight at the outcome and output
levels of the UNDAP/UNSDCF and UNDP programmes consistent with
UNDAP/UNSDCF priorities and the identification of creative responses to
emerging challenges and opportunities. The Programme Specialist also
applies substantive thematic and sector- specific best practices and
provides strategic policy and development advisory services for the
improved quality and impact of results. The Programme Specialist manages
a substantial programme, portfolio and facilitates access by national
partners to relevant policy, strategies and technical advice.

The
Programme Specialist works in close collaboration with the Coordinator
of Programmes, the other Programme Specialists and the Senior Advisors,
the Project Management Support Team, Operations teams, programme staff
in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials,
multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society to successfully
implement the UNDAP and Common Country Programme. The Programme
Specialist oversees activities of the pillar including facilitation of
implementation portfolio approaches and supervises staff members and
project personnel under the inclusive Growth pillar.

By
application of UNDP’s strategic themes and practice strategies, the
Programme Specialist Inclusive Growth and Private Sector Development
plays a key role in supporting the adoption of Human Development and
pro-poor approaches into Tanzania’s economic development policies,
sector and thematic strategies, and trade promotion activities.

Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:

Design of projects and portfolio in alignment with the overall
strategic direction of the Country priorities, UNDAP and UNDP Country
Programme (Country Programme Document)
Lead role in the
provision of top-quality policy and development advisory services to
national partners and effective programme management for results in
achieving SDGs.
Substantive lead role in and coordination
support to the implementation of the UNDAP, UNSDCF and the Delivering as
One (DaO) initiative on SDGs.
Strategic partnerships building and implementation of resource mobilization efforts (UNDP and UN-wide).
Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge management anchored on
emerging portfolio and programmes under inclusive growth and
development.

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1.
Contributes to the strategic direction of the UNDAP, UNSDCF and
design of UNDP/joint UN programme interventions focusing on achievement
of the following results:

Thorough
analysis of the political, social and economic situation in the country
and collaborative preparation/revision of UNDAP, UNSDCF and other
programmatic documents.
Identification of strategic and
innovative areas of cooperation and programmatic synergies to advance UN
reform/harmonization and alignment agenda.
Formulation of
programme and portifolio activities in line with the UNDAP & UNSDCF;
results-based planning of UNDAP / UNDP projects.
Effective
mainstreaming of gender and other key cross-cutting considerations in
UNDP’s programme and portfolio planning and project implementation.
Application of other core UNDP/UN sector and programming policies and
approaches, such as capacity development, portfolio approach,
South-South cooperation, and focus on national transformative impact.
Analysis and application of UNDP policies and practices in the sectors
concerned and provision of advice based on best practices to CO
management.
Adjustment of programme strategies in response to changes in the country context.

2.
Lead role in provision of top-quality policy and development
advisory services to national partners focusing on achievement of the
following results:

Leadership of the pillar / portfolio towards adequate delivery and achievement of set results.
Provision of top-quality policy and strategic advisory services to the Government and private sector in the Practice area.
Identification of opportunities for advocacy in support of programme goals and objectives.
Substantive support to national counterparts in policy and strategic planning and advocacy.
Identification of sectoral, thematic and programmatic needs and related
policy-driven issues, and development of relevant strategies that would
address the needs identified in collaboration with the Government,
private sector and other key partners.
Application and
dissemination of UNDP global best practices to national counterparts
through policy and planning support activities.
Constant
monitoring and analysis of the programme environment and recommendations
to support timely readjustment of portfolio and projects.

3.
Substantive leadership, monitoring and coordination support to the
implementation of the UNDAP/UNSDCF and the Delivering as One (DaO)
initiative, focusing on achievement of the following:

Effective contribution by UNDP to the activities of the UNDAP/UNSDCF
Programme Working Groups, fulfilling Lead, coordinating and/or
contributing roles as applicable;
The UN speaks with One Voice in the Programme Area; effective and coordinated UN representation in donor coordination forums.
Participation and leadership in the joint identification of
programmatic and policy issues to be addressed and formulation of joint
programme strategies.
Substantive inputs to the preparation of
the Annual Work Plan for the PWG concerned, in close consultation with
all partners involved.
Monitoring of results achieved under AWP
and UNDAP/UNSDCF, ensuring UNDP’s high-quality contribution to the
joint UN annual programme review exercise.
Timely reporting on
the AWP in the sector(s) concerned and timely inputs provided to the
Annual UN Report on UNDAP/UNSDCF and DaO Matrix.
Monitoring the
achievement of project results and regular reporting in Atlas project
management module. Participation in, and support to, nationally led
monitoring activities.
Implementation of UNDP’s Evaluation
Policy in the programme area and projects concerned through evaluation
planning and management.
Oversight of planning, budgeting,
implementing and monitoring of designated UNDP programme, projects, and
monitoring the use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules
and regulations.
Effective and efficient programme management and performance as Manager Level 2 in Atlas for development projects.

4.
Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships and supports the
resource mobilization focusing on achievement of the following results:

Support to national leadership in the full programme cycle of planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
Development and implementation of the CO partnerships and resources mobilization strategies to achieve programme outcomes.
Creation and coordination of partnerships with the UN Agencies, IFI’s,
government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private
sector, civil society etc.
Determination of programmatic areas of cooperation, based on strategic goals of UNDP, country needs and donors’ priorities.
Analysis and research of information on national priorities, donors
interests, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of
cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost-sharing.
Active contribution to the implementation of the UN Resource Mobilization Strategy.

5.
Ensures facilitation of communication, dissemination, knowledge
building and management focusing on achievement of the following
results:

UNDP visibility and communication strategies mainstreamed in portfolio and project implementation.
Dissemination of programme, portfolio and project results through the production of ‘stories’ and knowledge products.
Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals.
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Organization of knowledge sharing sessions and trainings for the CO and
UN teams on sector-specific subjects, themes and related programmatic
issues.
Optimal use of UNDP corporate resources for intranet, CO website, Teamwork’s, and knowledge networks.

Impact of Results;
The
key results have an impact on the overall success of the UN Reform in
Tanzania and the Delivering as One initiative and achieving the
UNDAP/UNSDCF and UNDP goals. In particular, the key results have an
impact on the design, operation and programming of activities, creation
of strategic partnerships as well as reaching resource mobilization
targets.

Competencies
Core
Innovation

Ability to make new and useful ideas work
Level 5: Creates new and relevant ideas and leads others to implement them

Leadership

Ability to persuade others to follow
Level 5: Plans and acts transparently, actively works to remove barriers

People Management
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
Level 5: Models high professional standards and motivates excellence in others

Communication

Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
Level 5: Gains trust of peers, partners, clients by presenting complex concepts in practical terms to others

Delivery

Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement
Level 5: Critically assesses value and relevance of existing policy /
practice and contributes to enhanced delivery of products, services, and
innovative solutions

Technical/Functional
Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda

Analysis and creation of messages and strategies
Creates effective advocacy strategies
Performs analysis of political situations and scenarios, and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses
Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to
pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional
area of expertise

Results-Based Programme Development and Management

Contributing to results through provision of information
Provides information for linkages across programme activities to help identify critical points of integration
Provides information and documentation on specific stages of projects/programme implementation
Provides background information to identify opportunities for project development and helps drafting proposals
Participates in the formulation of project proposals
Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to
pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional
area of expertise

Building Strategic Partnerships

Identifying and building partnerships
Effectively networks with partners seizing opportunities to build
strategic alliances relevant to UNDP’s mandate and strategic agenda
Identifies needs and interventions for capacity building of counterparts, clients and potential partners
Promotes UNDP’s agenda in inter-agency meetings
Level 5:Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to
pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional
area of expertise

Innovation and Marketing New Approaches

Developing new approaches
Seeks a broad range of perspectives in developing project proposals
Identifies new approaches and promotes their use in other situations
Creates an environment that fosters innovation and innovative thinking
Makes the case for innovative ideas from the team with own supervisor
Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to
pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional
area of expertise

Resource Mobilization (Field Duty Stations)

Implementing resource mobilization strategies
Analyzes information on potential bilateral donors and national counterparts to recommend a strategic approach
Identifies and compiles lessons learned
Develops a resource mobilization strategy at the country level
Level 5: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with
demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement,
in professional area of expertise

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Developing tools and mechanisms
Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches
Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms
Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to
pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional
area of expertise

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

In-depth knowledge of the subject-matter
Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines
Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline
and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the current
guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in
work assignments
Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas,
methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous
improvement in professional area of expertise

Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals

Analysis and creation of messages and strategies
Performed analysis of political situations and scenarios, and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses
Uses the opportunity to bring forward and disseminate materials for global advocacy work and adapts it for use at country level
Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to
pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional
area of expertise

Client Orientation

Contributing to positive outcomes for the client
Anticipates client needs
Works towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship between the clients and service provider
Demonstrates understanding of client’s perspective
Solicits feedback on service provision and quality
Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to
pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional
area of expertise

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public
Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or
related field.

Experience:

5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level
in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in
design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects and
establishing inter-relationships among international organization and
national governments.
Demonstrated knowledge in Inclusive
Growth and strategies and private sector development, including trade in
support of poverty reduction.
Proficiency in the use of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems.

Language Requirements:

Proficiency in English & Swahili. Working knowledge of other UN language desirable

Other: Describe any additional qualifications:
Non-Smoking environment

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