Technical Responsible Unit/Department: Social Protection – SOCPRO, Geneva and ILO Pretoria
Technical Cooperation Programme: United Nations Development Assistance Plan
Centralised or Decentralised Project: Decentralised
POSITION (TITLE): NATIONAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR – SOCIAL PROTECTION
Grade: NOB
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam ,Tanzania
Type of contract (SST, ST or FT): FT
Source of funding (TC, PSI or RBSA): TC
Duration: 12 months
1. Introduction: general information about the context in which the official will work
The United Nations Development Assistance Plan (UNDAP) is the business plan of 20 UN agencies, funds and programmes in Tanzania for the period 2011-2016. The five-year plan supports the achievement of the international development goals, the Millennium Declaration and related Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), national development priorities, with the MDGs, and the realization of international human rights. The programme focuses on strengthening country systems, policies and processes for the fulfilment of human rights and pro-poor growth. Ten Programme Working Groups (PWGs) are established including on Economic Growth; Education; HIV/AIDS; Social Protection; Governance; etc. In addition, there is the Zanzibar Coordination Group.
The PWGs are the interagency groups responsible for the coordination of the implementation of the agreed ten UNDAP programmes. ILO inputs in the UNDAP are within the framework of the decent work agenda and decent work country programme. ILO social partners contributed in the development of the UNDAP and will play a key role in its management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. The ILO would like to recruit a National Programme Coordinator who will be responsible for coordinating and implementing the activities and outputs under Outcome 1: GoT coordinates a multi-sectoral social protection response to the needs of economically deprived and secure groups under UNDAP on Social Protection Programme Working Group including outputs and activities of the UN Joint Programme to support the Tanzania Productive Safety Net project. With a focus on delivering social protection results together, the joint programme brings together four UN agencies – UNDP, UNICEF, ILO and UNFPA – under the financial support of Switzerland, represented by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).
The NPC will work closely with other Outcome Coordinators; CTAs and NPCs and the Programme Unit, DWST in Pretoria and relevant technical departments in Geneva. The outcome coordinator will report to the Director through the UNDAP Coordinator and for technical matters to the Social Protection Specialist in Pretoria.
The NPC will work closely with the other Outcome Coordinators; CTAs and NPCs and the Programme Unit, DWST in Pretoria and relevant technical departments in Geneva. As a Social Protection outcome coordinator, the NPC will be under the responsibility of the Director of CO-Dar es Salaam and the direct supervision of the UNDAP Coordinator and the technical guidance of the Social Protection Specialist in the Decent Work Team (DWT) in Pretoria.
2. Summary of main duties and responsibilities:
• Review and analyze specific national development plans and priorities, socioeconomic data, reports and other relevant information related to social protection and decent work in Tanzania;
• Undertake research and prepare analytical reports on social protection in Tanzania;
• Assess experience on developing and implementing social protection policies with a view to identifying best practices in finding solutions to problems in the regions;
• Support review, revise/amend current policies, regulations and legislative framework on social protection toward the achievement of a Social Protection Floor;
• Monitor social protection and decent work trends in Tanzania on a continuous basis; assessed and advice offered on the policy landscape in the country and its implication on employment and decent work;
• Technical support, advice, and coaching provided to the tripartite partners to ensure that capacities- both functional and substantive- are in built to enable them to carry out their mandates and functions more effectively;
• Adapt ILO global tools to national circumstances as well as apply them and monitor their application;
• Develop partnerships with line ministries, private sector and business organizations, social partners, other UN agencies, financial institutions as well as civil society organizations, including youth organizations working to implement and evaluate ILO programme on social protection;
• Conducting training seminars, workshops and meetings as well as leading and guiding the development of manuals and training guides on extension of social protection;
• Prepare, manage and keep up to date a finance and administration system that facilitates a proper reporting and effective interface with the administration and finance system of the ILO;
• Build the capacity of national implementing partners and support them in the development of programme activities in social protection related issues;
• Develop a knowledge management and sharing strategy of the programme, including information materials and research;
• Prepare background information, programme briefs, periodical reports, gender analysis and related technical reports and statistical data on status of programme activities for internal and external distribution;
• Support the coordination of the UN Joint Programme to support Tanzania Productive Safety Net project, ensuring efficient implementation of its outputs and activities;
• Perform other tasks related to project objectives as requested by the ILO Country Director.
3. Qualifications requirements: education, language, experience and competencies.
Education –First level University degree in Social Protection, Labour Economics or related social science discipline, with some expertise in social Analysis.
Experience – Candidate should have at least two to three years’ relevant experience in the area of social protection. Candidates having experience in the areas of formulation of policy and strategy, social security and project management will be preferred.
Languages – Excellent command of English and Kiswahili is required.
Competencies - Ability to perform a variety of conceptual analyses required for formulation, administration and evaluation of projects; Good knowledge of programme and budget, project formulation, administration and evaluation techniques and practices; Demonstrated ability to consult, negotiate and work with multiple partners, including government, social partners and UN agencies and to foster cooperation and effective networks; Demonstrated ability to organise and facilitate meetings and workshops, good public speaking skills; Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural team, good interpersonal skills; Demonstrated ability in gender mainstreaming will be an added advantage; and Good command of computer application skills.
APPLICATION;
Applicants with current CV’s, from qualified male and female candidats should be sent through the email; kazi@ilo.org with the subject “Application for NPC position-Social Protection” before 18th June 2015
Source; The Guardian 10th June 2015
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