General
Description of assignment title
Zanzibar Joint Programme (ZJP) coordinator
Assignment country
United Republic of Tanzania
Expected start date
01/05/2025
Sustainable Development Goal
13. Climate action
Volunteer category
National UN Volunteer Specialist
Host entity
UNEP
Type
Onsite
Duration
11 months
Number of assignments
1
Duty stations
Dar es Salaam
Details
Mission and objectives
Update
Context
The Zanzibar Joint Programme (ZJP) is a collaborative initiative by UN agencies aimed at supporting Integrated Innovations for Sustainable Development: Empowering vulnerable Communities in Kaskazini Unguja and Kaskazini Pemba, Zanzibar.
The climate pillar of this joint program aims at contributing to the overall PLANET pillar goal towards an inclusive and gender-responsive management of natural resources, enhancing climate change resilience, disaster risk reduction (DRR), and promoting the use of efficient renewable energy. The program’s overall outcome is that by 2027, people in Kaskazini Unguja and Kaskazini Pemba, Zanzibar, especially the most vulnerable, contribute to and benefit from these efforts.
To achieve this, the programme brings together multiple UN agencies, including UNEP, UNDP, UNESCO, WHO, and UNCDF. UNEP plays a leading role for the climate pillar alongside its specific commitments within the ZJP focus on environmental sustainability, ecosystem-based adaptation, and promoting green energy solutions.
Purpose of the Position the ZJP Coordinator will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective coordination and implementation of the joint programme’s climate pillar. The incumbent will support UNEP’s commitments and facilitate collaboration among the participating UN agencies to drive collective results. This position will be hosted within the UN coordination framework in Zanzibar and will report to UNEP, with close collaboration with the Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) and other UN agencies.
Task description
• Support the coordination of the inter-agency group contributing to the climate pillar (UNEP, UNDP, UNESCO, WHO, UNCDF), ensuring alignment of activities and joint planning.
• Organize and facilitate regular coordination meetings, prepare agendas, and document key decisions and action points.
• Foster synergies between agencies to enhance collective impact and avoid duplication of efforts.
Programme Implementation Support:
• Support the implementation of UNEP’s commitments under the ZJP, ensuring timely and quality delivery of planned activities.
• Track progress on climate pillar activities, including monitoring and reporting on outputs and outcomes.
• Assist in the development of joint work plans, budgets, and implementation strategies.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:
• Collaborate with the RCO and participating agencies on the development of a results framework and indicators for the climate pillar.
• Prepare and submit periodic progress reports, highlighting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Ensure data collection and documentation of best practices and success stories.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
• Facilitate engagement with government counterparts, civil society organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Support visibility and communication efforts, ensuring the dissemination of programme results and impacts.
• Represent the climate pillar in relevant meetings, workshops, and events.
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 – 80
Required experience
3 years
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Assignment requirements
Relevant experience
3 years
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Swahili, Level: Fluent, Desirable
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in environmental sciences, natural resource management, climate change, development studies, or a related field. A master’s degree is an advantage.
Competencies and values
• Coordination and teamwork.
• Results-oriented and proactive.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
• Adaptability and cultural sensitivity
Skills and experience
•Knowledge of climate change resilience, disaster risk reduction, and renewable energy issues.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in programme coordination, project management, or inter-agency collaboration.
• Experience working with UN agencies or international organizations is an asset.
• Strong facilitation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work in a multi-stakeholder environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development.
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
Area(s) of expertise
Energy and environment , Development programmes
Driving license
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Other information
Living conditions and remarks
Dar es Salaam offers a vibrant cultural experience with a mix of modern and traditional living conditions, though it requires awareness of local customs and safety precautions. Mobile networks and internet services are available, though speeds can vary. Generally, electricity is reliable, but occasional power outages can occur. The average cost of living for one person is about $811 per month, which includes rent, food, and transport. Dressing modestly is highly recommended, especially when visiting religious sites.
Tanzania is a unique country, and Dar es Salaam is a unique (humanitarian) operation. It provides an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as stamina and commitment. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
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