Mission and objectives
The UN Resident Coordinator is the representative of the UN Secretary-General in Tanzania and is responsible for coordinating the work of the UN Tanzania Country Team (UNCT) which consists of 23 UN Agencies.
Context
The United Nations System in Tanzania has finalized the development 2022-2027 United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). The UNSDCF expresses the commitment of the UN System in Tanzania to the country’s progress towards the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the national development plans, FYDPIII and MKUZA. Upon government signing and endorsement of the UNSDCF, the UN country team will commence the development of the UNSDCF Joint Work Plan (JWP) for the years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024. The development of the UNSDCF 2022-2027 and the subsequent JWPS entail extensive data entry efforts both on offline tools and thereafter to the UN INFO platform. The UN Resident Officer seeks to engage a temporary monitoring and data management assistant to support the data entry of the UNSDCF and the JWPs and management of the same on the UNINFO platform. The data management volunteer will be located in the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Dar es salaam and reports to the Results Based Management Specialist.
Task description
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Results Based Management Specialist, the data management assistant will perform the following tasks: Assist in the administration of the UNINFO database:
- Support UNSDCF and Joint work-plan data entry on UNINFO online platform;
- Undertake orientation of all UN agency UNINFO focal points;
- Support data quality checks of all submitted agency information prior to system upload;
- Provide support to the agencies in routine UN INFO queries during the programme cycle;
- Support the provision of data visualisations for results reporting.
Eligibility criteria
Age: 27 - 80
Nationality:
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
- 3 years of experience in Information systems, statistics, data entry and management, business management at the national and or international level, work experience with the UN is an added advantage.
- Demonstrated knowledge on using data processing software e.g., Excel, Python, VB;
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in using management information systems;
- Proficiency in English writing, communication, and analytical skills;
- Demonstrated the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views;
- Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
- Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
- Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
- Sound security awareness;
- Knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the UN’s work in Tanzania is an advantage.
Area(s) of expertise
Information technology
Driving license
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Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Desirable
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Information Systems, Statistics, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related area.
Competencies and values
- Accountability;
- Adaptability and flexibility;
- Creativity;
- Judgement and decision-making;
- Planning and organising;
- Professionalism;
- Self-management.
Living conditions and remarks
Tanzania has an area of 947,300sq km and is in eastern Africa on the Indian ocean. It shares its longest borders with Kenya (to the northeast) and Mozambique (to the southeast), but also borders Burundi, the Democratic republic of Congo, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia. To the east, Tanzania is bordered by the Indian ocean. Three of Africa’s largest lakes also border sections of the country; Lake Victoria in the north, Lake Tanganyika in the west, and lake Nyasa in the southwest. Tanzania is made up of three geographical regions: the islands and coastal plains in the east, a saucer-shaped plateau in the center and west, and the highlands in the northeast. Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa standing at 5,895m, lies in these northeastern highlands. Another special geographical feature is the Great Rift Valley, which cuts through the center of the country. Tanzania’s climate varies from tropical in the coastal areas to temperate in the highlands. In the coastal plains and plateau regions, temperatures range from 25-31°C during the hottest months (November - February) and 15-20°C in the coldest months (May - August). Temperatures in the highlands range between 10-20°C. There are about 55.5 million people living in Tanzania with 51% female population. The population is particularly concentrated in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar City and their metro areas. Despite these urban centers, just under 70% of the people living in Tanzania still reside in rural areas. Dar es Salaam is the largest city in Tanzania, as the major port and economic center. Most Ministries, Government offices, embassies and UN Offices are currently based in this city. However, the Government has started relocating to the capital city, Dodoma. Dar es Salaam is situated on the coast, overlooking the Indian Ocean. It is an international and multicultural city with a mix of religions. There is a wide range of facilities available, including numerous shopping centers, movie theatres, restaurants and many new developments planned. The living conditions in Dar es Salaam are comfortable although pricy in certain neighborhoods and there are issues with poor infrastructure, so alternative back-up solutions and generators, as well as water tanks, are common. It is a beautiful and safe location. There are good international education facilities and some health facilities with good standards. Tanzania is one of the most diverse countries in Africa. On the mainland, around 99% of the population is ethnically African, coming from over 120 different tribes, almost all of them Bantu. On Zanzibar, the people are of Arab, African, or mixed Arab and African descent. Kiswahili (Swahili) and English are both official languages. Kiswahili is the lingua franca of central and eastern Africa and the country’s unifying language. Most people living in Tanzania speak one of the 158 local languages as their first language. Arabic is widely spoken on Zanzibar. English is the primary language of business, government administration, and higher education.
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
