New Job United Nations (UN) at IRMCT – DODOMA, Associate Programme Management Officer

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The position is located in the UN
Resident Coordinator’s Office in Tanzania. The Associate Program
Management Officer reports to the Head of Office, RCO.

Responsibilities
Within limits of delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
1. SDG DATA ASSESSMENT AND PRIORITY SETTING FOR M & E AND REPORTING:
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Support identifying of SDG data gaps and discrepancies among various
development actors including UN agencies in order to advocate
harmonization and coherent reporting mechanisms.
• Support the process of SDG indicator mapping in Tanzania.
• Undertake an assessment of the availability of data for SDG outcome level indicators reflected in the UNSDCF .
• Support in identifying capacity gaps and develop strategies which will strengthen SDG data generation and management.
•
Assist programme formulation and revision throughout the UNSDCF cycle
i.e., JWPs, Annual Reports, Mid-Year/Mid Term reporting based on SDG
data analysis
• Assist in analyzing various UN joint work plans in order to ensure they contribute to the agreed SDG targets.
• Support the RBM Specialist and Economist in all other assignment related to this task.

2. SDG REPORTING AND DISSEMINATION:
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Assist programme formulation and revision throughout the UNSDCF cycle
i.e., JWPs, Annual Reports, Mid-Year/Mid Term reporting based on SDG
data analysis.
• Support monitoring and analysis of the latest
statistical reports published by partners and the government and inform
on their implication to UN work.
• Assist with identifying areas of
improvement in substantive results reporting and work with UNCG in
identifying suitable means to promote SDG results.
• Support preparations of joint meetings (technical and high level) and preparation of reports/minutes for the same.
• Supporting collecting and analyzing information/data required for preparation/revision of Common Country Analysis (CCA)
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by RBM specialist and/or Economist.

3. INTER – INSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATION:
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Coordinate and facilitate UN engagement with national data and
statistical systems including strengthening NBS capacity, identifying
and establishing concrete collaboration on areas of the 2030 agenda and
SDG monitoring.
• Communicate and coordinate with existing
partnerships and help form new partnerships with UN agencies, academia,
the private sector, and governmental agencies to further the use of data
science for development, data collection and project/research
implementation.
• Share experiences and best practices and provide
guidance and suggestions on how to address challenges related to
statistical activities, including the availability and quality of data
and organizational aspects.
• Support the RCO and UNCT in all other duties related to inter – institutional strengthening.
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Contributes to the collection and analysis of data and identification
of trends or patterns and provides draft insights through graphs,
charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for
data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Documents requirements and background information used for data analysis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM:
Knowledge
and understanding of sustainable development theories, concepts and
approaches. Ability to identify and develop sources for data collection.
Ability to undertake research, analyze data, make recommendations and
write draft reports on sustainable development issues. The ability to
analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey
resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in
achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of
subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments,
observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional
rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with
difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring
the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

CREATIVITY:
Actively
seeks to improve programmes or services. Offers new and different
options to solve problems or meet client needs. Promotes and persuades
others to consider new ideas. Takes calculated risks on new and unusual
ideas; thinks “outside the box.” Takes an interest in new ideas and new
ways of doing things. Is not bound by current thinking or traditional
approaches.

COMMUNICATION:
Speaks and writes clearly
and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from
others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and
exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language,
tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in
sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education

• Advanced degree (Master’s Degree or Equivalent degree) in business or
  public administration, information management, statistics, sustainable
  development, social sciences, education, or related area is required. 
• A
  first-level university degree in combination with two additional years
  of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced
  university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree
  programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs
  is an advantage.

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Work Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in
  providing strategic support to research and data analysis, knowledge
  management or project/programme management in the context of development
  cooperation or related area is required.
• Work experience in business intelligence and other analytics or spreadsheet applications is desirable.
• Work experience working in UN inter agency coordination is desirable.
• Experience working on national statistical systems is desirable.
• Knowledge of Results Based Management and Monitoring systems as well as results-based reporting is desirable.
• A minimum of one (1) year or more of work experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations
Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written
English and Swahili is required. Knowledge of another official United
Nations language is an advantage.

NOTE: “Fluency equals a
rating of “fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand)and
“Knowledge of” equals a rating of “confident” in two of the four areas
Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an
assessment/written exercise which may be followed by competency-based
interview.

Special Notice
This is a project post.
Appointment against this position is for an initial period of one year.
Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate or
the availability of the funds. Staff Members are subject to the
authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her.

National
Professional Officers are nationals of the country in which they are
serving, and their functions must have a national context, i.e.
functions that require national experience or knowledge of the national
language, culture, institutions, and systems.
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THIS
POSITION IS OPEN TO NATIONALS OF TANZANIA. National Professional
Officer category shall be of the nationality of the country where this
position is located and will be recruited in the country or within
commuting distance of the office. If no suitable local candidate is
identified, Tanzania nationals residing elsewhere may be considered, in
which case the candidate would be responsible for any costs related to
traveling and relocating to Tanzania in the event of an employment
offer. Staff members are subject to the authority of the
Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all
staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their
careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

Note
to current staff members at the General Service level: Should a current
General Service staff member (not on Continuing or Permanent
Appointment) be selected for this post, he/she would need to resign from
his/her General Service appointment before receiving a new appointment
at the National Officer level.

Locally recruited General Service
staff members applying for this post must meet the minimum requirements,
including academic qualifications and years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience in the General Service category at G-6 and G-7
levels may count towards experience requirements. “Internal Applicants:
When completing the form, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience
and contact information are completed and up to date. This information
is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and
suitability for the position and to contact you. “

The United
Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in
its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this
position.At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the
recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the
highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due
regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the
basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is
committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual
respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of
gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and
ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for
applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in
the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the
application.

Upon separation from service, including, but not
limited to, expiration or termination of, or resignation from, a
fixed-term, continuing or permanent appointment, a former staff member
will be ineligible for re-employment on the basis of a temporary
appointment for a period of 31 days following the separation. In the
case of separation from service on retirement, a former staff member
will be ineligible for re-employment for a period of three months
following the separation. This equally applies, mutatis mutandis, with
respect to a former or current staff member who has held or holds an
appointment in another entity applying the United Nations Staff
Regulations and Rules and who applies for a temporary position with the
Secretariat.

Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who
wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must
indicate the reason for their last separation as “retirement.” Such
retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the
operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff
members who are qualified and available to perform the required
functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect
the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff
members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound
solution to meet the needs of the service. All applicants are strongly
encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening
has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening.
On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has
been provided. If you do not receive an email acknowledgement within 24
hours of submission, your application may not have been received. If the
problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira
“Need Help?” link.

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