Background
In 2017, the UN system in Tanzania embarked on area-based joint programming through the launching of the UN Kigoma Joint Programme (KJP). The KJP cuts across multiple sectors and aims to contribute to the Government’s efforts in improving development and human security in the Kigoma region. The programme, involves 17 different UN Agencies and was developed in cooperation with the regional secretariat and district authorities, based on the development needs of Kigoma and the comparative advantages of the UN in Tanzania.
By supporting the host population as well as refugees and migrants, the programme forms part of the New Way of Working (NWOW). It focuses on joint analysis, planning and interventions to achieve common outcomes that reduce risks and vulnerabilities, and contributes to a future in which no one is left behind. The humanitarian-development nexus is supported by linking together the UN’s existing response to refugees and migrants with an increased focus on development for host communities.
The 17 participating UN agencies are cooperating across 7 themes which are: Sustainable energy and environment; Youth and women’s economic empowerment; Ending violence against women and children; Education with a focus on girls and young women; WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene); Agriculture with a focus on developing local markets; and Health, HIV and Nutrition
The KJP is embedded in UNDAP II, the UN Development Assistance Plan for Tanzania, as well as the Sustainable Development Goals and the Great Lakes Regional Framework strategy. It is aligned with the Tanzania Government’s 5-year plan and the regional priorities for Kigoma.
The UN Area Coordinator (UNAC) coordinates development interventions carried out by UN Agencies under Kigoma Joint Programme in the Region. He/she represents the UN, and specifically the UN Resident Coordinator and UN Country Management Team, on development issues in the region. He/she reports to the UN RCO team Leader with a second reporting line to the UN Thematic Results Group Chairperson on Resilience, where the programme is hosted.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordination and representation
- M&E and Reporting
- Facilitation of Knowledge Building and Communication
- Impact of Results
- Internal and External Coordination and Representation
- Provide technical guidance and support the lead agencies in the Kigoma JP in their coordination of respective theme and provide the overall coordination to the JP including synergies between themes.
- Engage, consult and update regional and district authorities on KJP plans, results and performance
- Report to the Chair of the TRG Resilience and make use of the TRG for Resilience platform to discuss overall issues and implementation of the Kigoma JP with all participating UN agencies
- Liaise with the RCO, the RC and the UNCMT on internal UN coordination
- To define the strategic direction and be the lead for the elaboration of the integrated work-plans and other common planning documents for development interventions in the region
- Liaise and coordinate with UN regional programmes and strategies
- To lead and guide the team in achieving the set objectives;
- Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on donor strategies and national development strategies, provision of advice to UN RC on ensuring synchronicity, alignment and complementarity between these strategies and UN activities
- Host visits from HQ and regional levels on behalf of the UN system in Tanzania