UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME JOB DESCRIPTION. Current Grade: ICS-10 Proposed Grade: ICS-10 Approved Grade: Classification Approved by:

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1 UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME JOB DESCRIPTION I. Position Information Job Code Title: Head of Unit (Environment and Poverty Reduction) Position Number:281 Department: Programme Team/Environment and Poverty Reduction Unit, UNDP Rwanda Reports to: Country Director Source of Fund: Core Current Grade: ICS-10 Proposed Grade: ICS-10 Approved Grade: Classification Approved by: II. Organizational Context Organizational Context Under the direct supervision of the Country Director (CD), the Head of Unit acts as Manager of the Environment and Poverty Reduction Unit, and Advisor to senior management on all aspects of UNDP Environment and Poverty Reduction programmes in Rwanda. The main role is to provide first-class advisory services to Government counterparts and other in-country development partners, undertake research in specific areas and keep abreast of emerging issues, and ensure effective delivery of results in the Environment and Poverty Reduction areas. The Head of Unit ensures that the UNDP Environment and Poverty Reduction interventions respond creatively to emerging challenges and opportunities, undertakes strategic planning and repositioning of UNDP Environment and Poverty Reduction programmes ensuring that they are consistent with the United Nations Development Assistance Plan (UNDAP) and Country Programme Document (CPD) priorities, and contributes to the Delivering as One initiative in the Environment and Poverty Reduction areas. The incumbent also takes the lead in implementation of the CO s resource mobilization strategies, strengthens strategic partnerships, and undertakes knowledge building and sharing. The Head of Unit (HoU) provides sound leadership to the Environment and Poverty Reduction Unit, and works in close collaboration with Government counterparts, the UNDP Programme and Operations teams, and HQ staff. In addition, the HoU collaborates with the UN system through the UN Development Results Group (DRG) on Economic Transformation, with government officials, donors and civil society organizations. III. Functions / Key Results Expected Summary of key functions: 1. Provision of quality upstream advisory services to the Government; 2. Management of the CO Environment and Poverty Reduction programmes and supervision of the Unit team; 3. Effective contribution to the Delivering as One initiative and provision of substantive inputs to the UN DRG on Economic Transformation and other aspects of the Poverty and Environment field; 4. Strategic partnerships and support to resource mobilization; 5. Facilitation of knowledge building and management; 1

2 1. Ensuring provision of quality upstream advisory services in the area of Environment and Poverty Reduction programming to the Government, focusing on achieving the following results: Conduct of research and analysis of the Environment and Poverty Reduction and political situation of the country, and keeping abreast of emerging issues and identification of entry-points for UNDP Environment and Poverty Reduction programming; Provision of quality upstream advice to Government and other development partners in the areas of Environment and Poverty Reduction; Identification of strategic and innovative areas of cooperation. Development of sound proposals for timely interventions by UNDP and UN system in Rwanda; 2. Ensuring effective management of the Environment and the Poverty Reduction Programmes and supervision of the Environment and Poverty Reduction Unit team, focusing on achieving the following results: Quality control of the full cycle of programming from formulation to implementation; Effective application of RBM tools, establishment of management targets and monitoring and achievement of results; Strategic oversight of planning, budgeting, implementing and monitoring of the programmes, tracking use of fanatical resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations. Under delegated authority may perform the function of Manager Level 2 in Atlas for development projects transactions approval. Effective monitoring, measuring the impacts of Environment and Poverty Reduction Programme and evaluation. Constant monitoring and analysis ofand timely adjustment of the said programmes. Effective and timely follow up on all Audit recommendations; Organization of cost recovery system for the services provided by the CO to projects, in close collaboration with operations Manager. Operationalization of the Environment and Poverty Reduction aspect of UNDAP/CPD, in collaboration with the main partners and other UN agencies. Analysis and presentation of UNDP policies and programmes and their implementation in the CO. CO business processes mapping and establishment of internal standard Operating Procedures in Results Management, control of the workflows in the Environment and Poverty Reduction Unit. 3. Effective contribution to the Delivering as One initiative and provision of substantive inputs to the UN Development Results Group on Economic Transformation, Effective contribution to the Delivering as One initiative and provision of substantive inputs to the UN DRG on Economic Transformation, and other UN Theme Groups as required; Identification of joint intervention programming related to poverty reduction and environment; Support to ongoing M&E processes within the framework of DaO; Collaborative preparation and/or revision of UNDAP, CPD and other DaO documents. 4. Building strategic partnerships and support to resource mobilization, focusing on achieving the following results: Effective contribution to CO s initiative to formulate and implement a Resource Mobilization Strategy; Actively support development and maintenance of an enduring system for donor intelligence, strategic partnership and resource mobilization tracking; Contribution to the system for scanning donors environment to determine areas of priorities on economic transformation, poverty reduction, and environment; Determination of programmatic areas of cooperation based on strategic goals of UNDP, country needs and donor priorities. 2

3 Development and implementation of partnerships for achieving effective resource mobilization to achieve targeted programme outcomes in the areas of environment and poverty reduction; Establishment and coordination of partnerships with UN Agencies, international financial institutions, bilateral and multilateral donors, government institutions, organized private sector, civil society organizations and other stakeholders; Determining appropriate media of reaching out to the public on CO environment and poverty reduction programmes, and design of strategies for reaching the targets in collaboration with the Communication Unit. Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation and identification of opportunities for cost sharing; Advocacy and IEC ( Information, Education and Communication) on UNDP environment and poverty reduction programmes; Facilitation of the process of creating and raising level of awareness of UN/UNDP environment and poverty reduction activities; Creation of high-level advocacy on pertinent development policies and programmes across the representatives of top echelon of the country s stakeholders; Establishment of appropriate outreach products and media to the public on environment and poverty reduction issues and UN/UNDP interventions, and design of strategies for reaching the targets, in collaboration with the Communication Team. 5. Facilitation of knowledge building and management particularly in the areas of Environment and Poverty Reduction related issues: Facilitating the process of creating and raising level of awareness of CO Environment and Poverty Reduction activities; Creating high level advocacy on pertinent development policies and programmes across the representatives of top echelon of the country s stakeholders. Advocating for UNDP with Government counterparts and ensures access to best available expertise; Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned from the country programme for organizational sharing and learning; Support to capacity-building of national counterparts; Promoting a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the COs. IV. Impact of Results The key results have impacts on the overall success of the CO s program and reaching UNDAF/CPD goals. In particular, the key results have impact on the design, operation and programming of activities. The quality of sound technical advice has impact on the achievement of the overall socio-economic growth and the MDGs with a sustained and enduring Environment and Poverty Reduction programmes put in place, including: 1. Sustainable development policy articulation and advisory services promoted; 2. Environment and energy services and Climate Change Adaptation strategies and implementation enhanced; 3. Pro-poor policy articulation and advisory services promoted; 4. Policy advocacy promoted. 3

4 V. Competencies Corporate Competencies: Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN s values and ethical standards; Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP; Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; Treats all people fairly without favoritism. Functional Competencies: Knowledge Management and Learning Shares knowledge and experience and contributes to UNDP Practice Areas and actively works towards continuing personal learning and development; Ability to provide top quality policy advice services; In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues. Development and Operational Effectiveness Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting; Ability to lead formulation and implementation of strategies; Excellent knowledge of UNDP programming framework; Excellent IT skills. Management and Leadership Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to critical feedback; Encourages risk-taking in the pursuit of creativity and innovation; 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. 4

5 VI. Recruitment Qualifications Education: Experience: Master s Degree or equivalent in Economics, Political Science, International Relations, Environmental studies, or other development-related fields. 1) Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in similar managerial position and in providing technical advisory services, establishing inter-relationships among international organizations and national governments; 2) Experience in research and policy-level analysis; 3) Hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects; Experience in knowledge management; 4) Good experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, including experience in handling web-based management systems. Language Requirements: Fluency (both verbal and written) in English is required. Fluency in French and the national language of the duty station an added advantage. VII. Signature- Post Description Certification Date: 25 January, 2018 Stephen Rodriques Country Director, UNDP Rwanda 5