Capacity Development/technical Officer

Duration of Initial Contract :

With the view of enhancing the effectiveness of development programs supported by UN agencies, UNDP in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development seeks to strengthen the capacity of federal and regional implementing partner’s /IPs/ in the area of result based management.

The UN agencies under the umbrella of UN Country Team have been supporting the GoE towards realization of MDGs. Increasing attention has been given to strengthening implementation capacity of IPs so that they are able to fulfill their obligations and ensure desired result realized on human wellbeing.

The GTP, supported by UNDAF, has become an impetus for more result orientation at all levels. In this regard, an integrated and participatory result based planning; monitoring and evaluation system along with institutionalized capacity development initiatives has emerged as significant element in programmatic delivery, particularly at regional and woreda levels. In addition, a need for enhanced coordination by federal, regional and woreda implementing partners and increased partnership towards realization of MDGs has remained critical during the review of previous PASDEP and GTP finalization

Having noted significant challenges impeding programs implementation at the moment, UNDP Ethiopia seeks to recruit a Capacity Development/Technical Officer to support federal and regional UN assisted IPs in the area of result based management.

Under the Supervision of MoFED and assigned to different regions on rotational basis, the incumbent will work closely with government and UN partners in carrying out the following main duties.

 Identify technical capacity gaps of  UN supported government implementing partners in their program delivery  Develop systematic response mechanism to fill the technical capacity gaps, particularly on result based management  Provide continuous training on RBM and related areas.Support on quality improvement on result based reporting.Develop and build on best practices to capacity enhancement of regional IPs  and relevant partiesDevelop an overall technical capacity through on the job/ training and learning by doing for key IPsFacilitate development of training modules, guidelines etc. for partnering/co-partnering ministries, agencies, and regional IPs Provide inputs to all technical documents and reports i.e. annual work plans, program reports, and training materials compiled by regional implementing partners Develop key concept papers/proposals on key development effectiveness and resource mobilization issues outlining roles and responsibilities of partners. Support  planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting of UN assisted programs,Ensure integration, partnership and accountability among programs, stakeholders and implementing sectorsHelp design a roadmap for a robust results-based monitoring and reporting Support  alignment of the allocation of human, technical and financial resources with national and regional GTP goals and sectoral outcomes and outputs Support and Participate in and review meetings, consultations, etc.Ensure adherence to the common and agreed guidelines for the identification of beneficiaries/target groups Support management to identify new projects, areas of intervention, innovative approaches as well as overlaps, duplications, gaps and risk factors. Ensure quality and timeliness of result based reports by all IPs. Consolidate reports and provide feedback on the findings/ recommendations of reports provided by implementing partners

Corporate Competencies:

Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP and ECSCDisplays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptabilityTreats all people fairly without favoritism

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning:

Shares knowledge and experienceProvides helpful feedback and advice to others in the officeActively works towards continuing personal learning and development, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

Good knowledge of government structures, functions, planning and operational systems;Ability to lead strategic and operational planning of programme activities using a results-based management approach, including monitoring and evaluation and reporting;Ability to support the design and implementation of participatory development planning processes, including aspects of gender responsivenessUnderstanding of data collection and analysis to support planning processes, including IT based information management systems;Understanding and experience of development project planning, implementation monitoring and quality control;Ability to liaise with a broad range of stakeholders and to effectively mobilize participation in project activities;Strong oral and written communication skills;Strong IT skillsStrong analytical abilities, particularly in the areas of strategic planning and capacity development/transfer

Management and Leadership:

Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedbackLeads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skillsConsistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitudeBuilds strong and harmonious  relationships with clients and external actorsDemonstrates openness to change

Education:

MA/BA in Economics, International Relations, Development Studies, or any other relevant fields.

Experience:

A minimum of 4 years of experience for BA holders and 2 years for MA holders in the areas of project/ program management and coordination with national or international development organizations. Demonstrated work experience on UN supported programs. Knowledge of the mandate and role of the UN agencies and PIM are highly desirable.Practical experience in preparation of annual work plans, progress report, project proposal and discussion papers are highly desirable.Demonstrated experience as trainer on Results-based Management. Demonstrated experience of the preparation of annual and multi-year work plans and review workshops and ability to lan, organize, implement and review multi agency workshops.Good oral and written communication and presentation skills in EnglishPrior work experience in the region, preferably on UN Agencies programs an advantage

Language requirements:

Fluency in Amharic and English is required.
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.

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