UNOPS Cluster Coordinator Job Vacancy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

UNOPS mission is to expand the capacity of the UN
system and its partners to implement peacebuilding, humanitarian and
development operations that matter for people in need. Working in some of the
world’s most challenging environments, UNOPS vision is to always satisfy
partners with management services that meet world-class standards of quality,
speed and cost effectiveness. By assisting UN organizations, international
financial institutions, governments and other development partners, UNOPS makes
significant, tangible contributions to results on the ground. UNOPS employs
more than 6000 personnel and on behalf of its partners creates thousands more
work opportunities in local communities. With its headquarters in Copenhagen,
Denmark, a network of five regional offices and a further 20 operations and
project centres, UNOPS oversees activities in more than 80 countries. UNOPS is
committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce.

Background Information – SWOC

Switzerland

UNOPS in Switzerland is based in Geneva and has
excellent links with the international community. Local and international
partners call upon the UNOPS Switzerland office for expertise in fund
management, project management, procurement of goods and services, and human
resources administration to ensure successful delivery of their projects. Focus
areas include health, water, and sanitation.

Functional Responsibilities

Reporting jointly to the Head, UNCTAD -SECO Trust
Fund Management Board for substantive supervision and the Director of UNOPS
SWOC for administration:

I. Overall program design, implementation,
coordination and management:

Be responsible for managing and coordinating
all stages of the Cluster Program (i.e. design, implementation and
monitoring) in Tanzania and ensure its overall quality and coherence;
Work in close cooperation and coordination
with the National Project Coordinator of the TTIS Coordination Unit and
the Program Management Support Unit, as well as relevant ministries and
national stakeholders, as appropriate, and in consultation with the MIT;
appraise their potential requests and ensure their views are fully taken
into account in the implementation of the Project;
Provide the Government authorities the
technical and administrative support they may require in the context of
the present program and, as appropriate and consistent with the objectives
of this program, in the overall coordination of trade-related technical
assistance;
Coordinate inputs from the agencies of the
Cluster, work in close cooperation and maintain regular contacts with
them, and facilitate the work of the agencies and their technical experts
in the country;
Prepare the annual work plans for the Program
in collaboration with the Cluster agencies and the relevant Government
units and adjust and evaluate the content of the Project components in
relation with the country needs;
Ensure the Programme’s progress and
implementation plan is updated and reflected in the UNDAP in Tanzania and
provide advice to participating cluster agencies on this;
Liaise with relevant coordination/working
groups in the country in areas relevant to the programme (e.g. UNDAP
Economic Growth Working Group, and DPG PSD/Trade Donor Group).
Perform other related duties as required.

II. Project monitoring and reporting:

Develop, together with relevant Program stakeholders,
appropriate performance indicators and monitoring system including
collection of baseline data;
Closely monitor the implementation of the activities,
identify problems and deficiencies, and initiate and propose corrective
actions when necessary;
Carry out missions to selected provinces in
the context of the implementation of the Program;
Participate in the Program’s Steering
Committee meetings, prepare relevant inputs as required and ensure
appropriate follow-up to relevant decisions;
Prepare annual and final reports for the
Global Management Board and the Trade Integration National Steering
Committee.

III. Knowledge Management:

Develop an overall framework that guides knowledge
management for this Program;
Develop a webpage for the Program to
facilitate sharing and exchange of information;
Collect relevant data that is useful for the
Project’s stakeholders..

Competencies

Strategic thinking and coordination, organization
skills;
Strong leadership and management skills;
Building alliances/partnerships skills;
Substantive knowledge of economic development issues
of the Region;
With the capacity to promote Knowledge Sharing
and familiar with Results-based Management (RBM).

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Post graduate or higher level university degree in
economics, management, business administration or related fields with
speciality in project planning and management, economic and trade policy.

At least five years progressively relevant
experience in project/program planning, programming, implementation and
evaluation; Extensive experience in the field of program/project management and
coordination in the international economic or trade sector;

Experience with international development
organizations;

Experience working in Tanzania/East Africa and good
knowledge of the Region is preferred;

Good understanding of the UN reform and mechanisms
of joint implementation of programmes from the UN

Fluency in English required. Basic Swahili language
skills desirable.

Additional Considerations

Please note that the closing date is midnight
Copenhagen time (CET)
Applications received after the closing date
will not be considered.
Only those candidates that are short-listed
for interviews will be notified.
Qualified female candidates are strongly
encouraged to apply.

The incumbent is responsible to abide by security
policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security
Management System and that of UNOPS.

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. Candidates who applied
earlier should not reapply. Kindly note that this is an international position.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: International Individual Contractor
Agreement Contract level: IICA-2 Contract duration: one year, renewable subject
to programme funding and satisfactory performance.

For more details about the ICA contractual
modality, please follow this link: http://www.unops.org/ENGLISH/WHOWENEED/CONTRACT-TYPES/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements-ICAs.aspx

Closing Date: Sunday, 10 February 2013