Country Programming and Framework Review Specialist
Organizational Context
Tanzania's Country Programme Framework (CPF 2022-2027/8) guides FAO's technical support to the Government's Vision 2025, aligning with national development plans and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF 2022-2027/8). Due to evolving national priorities and geopolitical contexts, the UNSDCF has been extended to 2028, with the FAO CPF also extended to align. The CPF review aims to assess achievements against targets and UNSDCF commitments, and to design a forward-looking plan for FAO's next CPF.
Job Purpose
The Country Programming and Framework Review Specialist will support the development of strategic options, priority areas, and indicative results frameworks for the next Country Programme Framework (CPF). This role is crucial for ensuring alignment with national priorities, the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), and FAO's corporate initiatives. The specialist will contribute analytical and consultative inputs to assess the current CPF's relevance, coherence, and alignment, and to formulate recommendations for future FAO interventions in Tanzania.
Responsibilities
The CPF Review Specialist will be responsible for preparing an inception report and a validated workplan. This includes conducting a desk review and a stakeholder consultation report, presenting preliminary findings. The specialist will also prepare a CPF strategic review report, validated through a consultation workshop. Key tasks involve drafting analytical briefs on strategic options, priority areas, and indicative results frameworks for the new CPF. Additionally, the specialist will perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support FAO's mission, goals, and strategic framework, ensuring the effective review and formulation of the CPF.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required, specifically in working with international/regional organizations, government, and national institutions. This experience should focus on programme evaluation, strategic planning, development cooperation, and agricultural policies. Proven experience in conducting programme/framework reviews, evaluations, stakeholder consultations, and report writing related to development programmes is essential for this role.
Skills
The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with proven experience in project/programme development, analysis, coordination, management, and implementation. Essential skills include the ability to facilitate workshops and meetings, conduct consultations with diverse stakeholders, and manage programmes in areas like Natural Resources, Climate Change, and Environment. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to establish priorities, plan and organize work in complex environments, and interact professionally with various stakeholders. Computer literacy and the capacity to gather, organize, and analyze information are also crucial.