Results Based Mgmt Specialist
Background
The
UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) in Tanzania supports the
Resident Coordinator in promoting attainment of the Sustainable
Development Goals and the Africa Agenda 2063. It provides strategic
guidance and coordination assistance for the design and delivery of the
UN’s Cooperation Framework, UN Development Assistance Plan 2015-2022
(UNDAP II).
Under the direct guidance and supervision of the
Senior Development Coordination Officer and Team Leader, the Results
Based Management Specialist will support a results-oriented and
evidence-based approach to UN programming at country level.
Duties and Responsibilities
1.
Leads the annual process of review and revision of UN Tanzania Joint
Work Plans, ensuring the capture and robust analysis of results and
constraints/challenges for optimal take-up of lessons learned
As
Chair of the Planning, M&E Working Group, leads quality assurance
support across the UN joint planning, review and reporting processes at
country level, providing recommendations (where relevant) for improved
process and quality of data generated
Oversees
the management of the Tanzania section of UN Info as the principal
planning and reporting platform for the UN Cooperation Framework and the
Joint Work Plans thereunder
Updates guidance and delivers
orientations for all components under the annual Joint Work Plan review
and revision process, building capacity for and understanding of
evidence-based monitoring and RBM
Collaborates with UNCT
specialists to support the mainstreaming of UN programming principles
across the Joint Work Plans and annual reviews
Supports the
identification, documentation and analysis of results and key lessons
derived from monitoring processes at country level (and where relevant
augmented by regional and global processes) to inform strategic planning
Guides
routine updates to Theories of Change at Outcome level and leads
revision of the overall Theory of Change of the Cooperation Framework as
required
2. Supports the timely creation and publication of
results-oriented reports, to fulfil transparency and accountability
commitments
Drafts the Annual Joint Report of UN Tanzania, including summaries of key achievements, financial delivery and lessons learned
Supports
additional reporting of UN Tanzania results and expenditure to meet
donor reporting obligations, including (but not limited to) those
related to the One UN Fund or global UN funds such as CERF
Prepares semi-annual meetings between the Outcome Groups and One Fund donors for joint review of results achieved
Produces
oral or written summaries of latest results as and when required,
including (but not limited to) support of internal reporting processes
such as the RC Annual Report and resource mobilization efforts
Collaborates
to ensure design and layout of all communication products drawn from
data captured during planning and review processes is results focused
and audience-appropriate
3. Supports UN strategic planning
processes at country level, ensuring a results-oriented and
evidence-based approach in compliance with corporate requirements
Facilitates
orientations and trainings of UN Country Team (UNCT) members, partners
and stakeholders in RBM concepts and approaches to enable their
meaningful participation in programming processes
Guides the creation of a high quality, SMART Results Framework, overall Theory of Change and costed M&E Plan for the UNSDCF
Collaborates
with UNCT specialists to support the mainstreaming of UN programming
principles across the UNSDCF, both for the process of development and in
the final product
Contributes to the development and application of performance criteria to inform decision-making related to One Fund allocations
Serves
as a focal point for the mid- and end-of-term review of the UN
Cooperation Framework, promoting alignment with UN Evaluation Group
Norms and Standards for Evaluation for improved accountability and
learning
Coordinates the RCO’s contributions to Agency evaluations, at the country, sectoral or programme level
4. Contributes to the design, implementation and coordination of UN Knowledge Management (KM) strategies and initiatives
Contributes
to the strengthening of systems, processes and capacities for effective
Knowledge Management within the RCO, and where relevant the broader
UNCT
Supports the capture, dissemination and where appropriate
adaptation of current and good practice or innovation in RBM, keeping
abreast of latest developments and advising upon their value and
potential application
Supports UNCT colleagues and partners to
access and apply the data generated within UN Info for their own
programming and/or reporting needs
Represents the RCO in relevant for and nurtures new and existing partnerships that can promote RBM across the UN system
Competencies
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
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Knowledge
of methodologies, asessment tools, systems and apply practical
experience in planning, monitoring, evaluating and reporting and ability
to apply to practical situations
- Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes
new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and
continuous improvement in professional area of expertise
Data Management
- Ability
to develop and execute architectures, policies, practices and
procedures in order to manage the information lifecycle needs of UNDP
- Level
5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a
path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of
expertise
Data Analysis and Visualisation
Ability
to evaluate, transform and model data to derive relevant findings-
undertake & provide analysis of data to assess Org performance and
or global trends
Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods,
and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous
improvement in professional area of expertise
Report Writing
Ability to prepare quality reports
Level
5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a
path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of
expertise
Relationship Management
- Ability
to engage and foster strategic partnerships with other parties,
Inter-Agency Coordination and forge productive working relationships
- 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 in social policy, public policy, politics, economics, development studies or a related area.
Experience:
- A
minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in
providing strategic and technical support to project/programme
management, as well as a proven track record of excellent presentation
and drafting skills is required.
Language Requirements:
Proficiency in English. Working knowledge of other UN language desirable
Other: Describe any additional qualifications:
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