The Secretariat for the Development Assistance Group (DAG) was established to coordinate donor support to the preparation, monitoring and evaluation of the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) process and, more recently the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). It is housed in UNDP and provides support to the work of the DAG Technical Working Groups (TWGs), DAG Executive Committee (Ex-com) and the DAG. It follows up on ongoing agenda as well as new initiatives that are launched by the DAG. The DAG Secretariat also builds partnerships and liaises closely with stakeholders, including Government, civil society, the private sector, the UN and donor agencies. It ensures smooth communication between stakeholders as well as promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations. The Programme Management Specialist (Aid Effectiveness - DAG Secretariat) is under the overall guidance of the UNDP Resident Representative/UN Resident Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Strategic Advisor (Senior Economist). The Programme Management Specialist (Aid Effectiveness - DAG Secretariat), supervises and leads programme support staff and coordinates activities of the projects’ staff. The Programme Management Specialist works in close collaboration with the UNDP Operations and Programme Teams, relevant government departments, programme staff in other UN Agencies, other donor agencies and implementing partners, and civil society organizations, ensuring successful programme implementation. The Programme Management Specialist also liaises with UNDP HQs staff for resolving complex programme-related issues.
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Duties and Responsibilities | |
Major Functional Activities 1. Advisory Support to the UNDP and the Development Assistance Group (DAG): • Provide advisory, analytical and technical support to UNDP and the Development Assistance Group (DAG) on the issues regarding aid coordination and effectiveness as well as strengthened development partnership; 2. Advisory and Technical Support to MOFED • Advise the Ministry on the development and implementation of appropriate strategies and interventions for enhancing aid effectiveness and the strengthening of Government capacities for effective aid management; 3. Programme Management Support for aid management and effectiveness portfolio: • Provide advisory and management support in programme implementation with specific focus on aid coordination, harmonization, alignment and effectiveness; 4. Provide advisory support to UNDP Senior Management on aid effectiveness in the context of UN Delivering as One Reform • Analytical support the UN Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team in ensuring a strategic engagement of the UN and DAG; 5. Contribution to UNDP practices on Aid Effectiveness Matters: • Support the UNDP capacity and positioning in terms of aid effectiveness agenda;
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Competencies | |
Corporate Competencies: • Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards Functional Competencies: Knowledge Management and Learning • Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office Development and Operational Effectiveness • Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting Management and Leadership • Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
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Required Skills and Experience | |
Education: • At least a Master’s Degree in International Development, Development Studies, International Relations, or other relevant fields. Experience: • A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in development cooperation at national or international level; • In-depth understanding of global developments and best practices in the area of aid effectiveness, combined with demonstrated experience in supporting aid coordination and management at the programme country level; and • Prior work experience with UN agencies or other international organizations. Knowledge of the mandate and role of the UNDP in aid coordination and relevant experience in developing countries will be an asset. |
Programme Management Specialist (Aid Effectiveness - DAG Secretariat)
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