UN Coordination Analyst Job Vacancy in Kigali, Rwanda

UN
COORDINATION ANALYST (FOR RWANDAN NATIONALS ONLY)

Location
: Kigali, RWANDA

Application
Deadline : 23-Oct-12

Type
of Contract : FTA Local

Post
Level : NO-B

Languages
Required : English French

Duration
of Initial Contract : One year renewable

Background

Under
the guidance and direct supervision of the UN Resident Coordinator and the
Senior Policy Advisor, the UN Coordination Analyst strengthens capacity of the
UN Country Team, analyzes political, social and economic trends and provides
inputs to preparation of country programming products including the Common
Country Assessment (CCA) and United Nations Development Assistance
Frameworks (UNDAFs), supports the national strategies setting, provides
assistance to development and implementation of the collaborative and joint
programmes and monitors progress towards the Millennium Development Goals
(MDGs) and Global Conferences.

The
UN Coordination Analyst will support the emergence of new aid frameworks for
Rwanda. S/he will learn from the past experiences of the UN’s past work with
the Rwanda-owned Reconstruction and Development Programme and from the
implementation of the UN Rwanda Assistance Strategy.

The
incumbent will work very closely with Rwandan authorities and other partners,
in particular the Ministry of Planning and parallel technical units within the
ministry. Close working relationships with Rwandan partners will be essential
and will allow the incumbent to successfully promote a Rwandan voice at
national and/or international events.

The
UN Coordination Analyst will work closely with the national and international
partners, including donors, Private Sector, UN Agencies, NGOs, IFIs and CSOs so
as to maximize synergies and reduce the risk of overlap between the various
actors involved in pushing forward the agenda of reconstruction and development
in Rwanda. The incumbent will also work closely with UN colleagues to develop a
Development Assistance Database and maximize its impact and use.

Duties
and Responsibilities

Ensures
effective support to UNCT in preparation and implementation of country
programming processes and products, including CCA and UNDAP and UN programmes
coordination focusing on achievement of the following results:

Thorough
analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation in
the country including support for establishing Dev-Info in coordination
with relevant national counterparts.
Participation
in the work of the CCA Thematic Group activities and preparation of inputs
to CCA.
Participation
in the work of the UNDAP Working Groups and preparation of inputs to
UNDAP.
Participation
in the work of theme groups organized around the UNDAP outcomes, including
support for monitoring and evaluation within the context of the UNDAP
Results Matrix, the UNDAP M&A Plan.
Monitoring
of all Joint/Collaborative programmes/initiatives of the UNCT and
provision of periodic reports as necessary.
Identification
of strengths and weaknesses in UN Agencies programmes in the context of
UNDP, UN System reform and MDGs. Preparation of high quality documents
summarizing the developments in the UNDAP areas of cooperation. Provision
of advice on adjusting strategies and implementation modalities.

Ensures
preparation and implementation of the RC Work Plan focusing on the achievement
of the following results:

Preparation
of proposals for funding and drafting of the RC Work Plan and reports.
Technical
support for UNCT Retreats to review the annual work plan and other UNCT
meetings.
Monitoring
of the Support to the Resident Coordinator (SRC) fund and other funds
dedicated to UNCT activities.
Report
on the use of the funds to the UN RC and UNCT, proposal of budget
revisions, approval of expenditures reports.

Ensures
effective advocacy of UN activities in close consultation with UNIC and the
information/ communication focal points of the UN system focusing on the
achievement of the following results:

Maintenance
of the systematic information on RC system activities.
Arrangement
of regular forums and events on issues related to UN activities with
media, NGOs, communities, etc.
Support
for implementation of media and communication strategies of the UNCT, in
close consultation with UNIC.
Collecting
inputs for speakers notes, talking points, speeches for major advocacy
events of the RC system in close consultation with the UNCT and partners.
Monitoring
of the UN website maintenance.

Ensures
implementation of the resource mobilization strategy for UNDAP implementation focusing
on achievement of the following results:

Development
of partnerships with IFI’s, government institutions, bi-lateral and
multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society.
Analysis
and research of information on donors, preparation of reports on donors
strategies

Ensures
facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of
the following results:

Identification
of sources of information related to coordination. Identification and
synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to country
policy goals.
Sound
contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Supports
the Rwandan-led implementation of the recommendations from the Busan Forum
on aid effectiveness and the Fragile State Principles report on Rwanda.
Engages
with the G7+ group to ensure that best practices are shared in a timely
way with Rwandan counterparts.
Organization
of trainings to UN staff on coordination issues.

Competencies

Functional
Competencies:

Identifies
and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for
advocating UN’s priorities
Maintains
a functioning network of contacts with a variety of stakeholders to
promote a better understanding of UN’s development agenda and to support
advocacy efforts

Results-Based Programme Development and Management (For UN
Coordination):

Researches
linkages across programme activities to identify critical points of
integration
Monitors
specific stages of projects/programme implementation
Analyzes
country situation to identify opportunities for project development
Participates
in the formulation of project proposals and ensures substantive rigor in
the design and application of proven successful approaches and drafts
proposals accordingly

Building Strategic Partnerships (For UN Coordination):

Maintains
an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to
remain up-to-date on partnership related issues
Analyzes
and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners
and stakeholders

Innovation and Marketing New Approaches (For UN Coordination):

Generates
new ideas and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things
Documents
and analyses innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches

Resource Mobilization (For UN Coordination):

Collects,
researches and analyzes information on resource mobilization and
utilization, drafts reports and documents and maintains
information/databases on potential and actual donors and donor funded
projects
Provides
data and information needed for preparation of fund raising activities and
resource mobilization documents ensuring needs of donors are met

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing (For UN
Coordination):

Generates
new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more
effective ways of doing things
Documents
and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise (For UNDP and UN
Coordination):

Understands
and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional
discipline or technical specialty relating to the position
Possesses
basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the
position and applies them consistently in work tasks
Strives
to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other
means of learning
Demonstrates
good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work
assignments
Demonstrates
in-depth understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project
management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments

Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals (For UN
Coordination):

Identifies
and communicates relevant information for advocacy for UN’s goals for a
variety of audiences
Maintains
a functioning network of contacts in the media and civil society, to
promote a better understanding of UN’s priorities and to support advocacy
efforts

Client Orientation:

Researches
potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back
in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion
Organizes
and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
Establishes,
builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with
internal and external clients

Core Competencies:

Demonstrating/safeguarding
ethics and integrity
Demonstrate
corporate knowledge and sound judgment
Self-development,
initiative-taking
Acting
as a team player and facilitating team work
Facilitating
and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
Creating
synergies through self-control
Managing
conflict
Learning
and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting
learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each
staff member.
Informed
and transparent decision making

Required
Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s
Degree or equivalent in Economics, Social Sciences, International
Relations, Political Sciences or related field.

Experience:

2
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.
Knowledge
about the UN and RC systems would be an advantage.
Experience
in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in
handling of web based management systems.

Language
Requirements:

Fluency
in English, French and Kinyarwanda

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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Closing
Date: Tuesday, 23 October 2012