The ‘Strengthened National Capacities for Pro Poor Policy Implementation and SDG integra-tion’ project will serve as the cornerstone for SDG-based policy implementation in Zimbabwe. It aims to strengthen government efforts in SDG-based policy planning and implementation, by improving capacities for policy formulation, research and analysis, and policy implementation within Government, civil society and the private sector.  Project results will derive from two key areas of support: (i) Pro-poor Growth Policy Formulation, Strategic Planning and Advisory Services for Sustainable Development; and (ii) SDG Advocacy, Implementation and integration in key planning instruments. Activities within the project will address capacity challenges of a policy nature at the national and sub-national levels of Government, and will involve different stakeholders for both pro-poor policy formulation and SDG implementation.
The  ‘Strengthening National Capacities for Economic Management and Development Effectiveness’ project seeks to strengthen government efforts in the important area of Aid Coordination and Development Effectiveness. This will include support to the formulation of the national poverty reduction strategy through broad stakeholder participation and strengthening the Government’s technical capacity to coordinate development cooperation.

The project objectives will contribute towards key development goals and Zimbabwe’s efforts towards:

•    SDG 1: End poverty in all its forms, everywhere
•    ZimAsset: To provide an enabling environment for sustainable economic empowerment and social transformation
•    ZUNDAF Outcome 1: Key institutions are better able to formulate and implement poverty reduction strategies and programmes for improved livelihoods and reduced poverty of communities
•    ZUNDAF Outcome 2: Key public sector institutions mobilise, manage and account for resources effectively for quality service delivery, and
•    UNDP Strategic Plan Outcome 1: Growth and development are inclusive and sustainable, incorporating productive capacities that create employment and livelihoods

Under the direct supervision of the Economic Advisor, the national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Assume day to day coordination of all aspects related to effective implementation of the projects;
• Seek synergies and coordinate the different project stakeholders for maximized results and impact;
• Drive implementation of the projects’ outputs directly under MoEPIP and MoF’s responsibility;
• Monitor project activities by reviewing a variety of records, including control plans, progress reports, project inputs, budget/financial reports and expenditures;
• Consolidate and compile quarterly and annual workplans and reports in collaboration with the project’s Responsible Parties for further planning and analysis purposes;
• Be responsible for timely processing of payments and disbursement authorisations;
• Undertake financial and administrative monitoring and evaluation of the projects, including identification of operational and financial problems and development of solutions;
• Ensure financial and administrative controls, assessing whether they are compliant with Government of Zimbabwe/UNDP regulations;
• Maintain good working relations with Responsible Parties, and work closely with the Economic Advisor to the MoEPIP and the UNDP SDG/ Development Effectiveness Project Manager to ensure coherent implementation of the project.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by read-ing relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

• Demonstrate integrity by modeling Government and UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of Government and UNDP;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office;
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills;
• Focuses on  impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
• A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the as-signment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

Education:

• A University degree or equivalent in Economics, Development Studies, Business administration, Social Sciences or related field. Possession of a Masters Degree would be an added advantage.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience at the National or International level in project management, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
• sound knowledge about development issues in the Zimbabwean context are further requirements;
• Previous project management/ administrative experience would be an added advantage.

Language requirements:

• Fluency in English and a national language of the duty station is mandatory.