Background

The Kigoma Joint Programme Phase Two (KJP II) is a multi-agency, area-based initiative implemented by 17 UN agencies in partnership with local authorities in Kigoma Region, Tanzania. The programme aims to strengthen development outcomes and human security for refugees and host communities, building on results achieved under Phase One (2017–2022). Phase Two (2023–2027) adopts an integrated humanitarian–development–peace nexus approach, supporting peaceful coexistence and longer-term stability by aligning refugee and migrant responses with local development planning. KJP II is implemented with the generous support of development partners, including the Governments of Norway and Ireland, among others.

Governance and coordination are anchored in strong Government–UN leadership. The programme is guided by a Steering Committee, co-chaired by the Kigoma Regional Commissioner and the UN Resident Coordinator. Day-to-day coordination is supported by a dedicated Coordination Team under the Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO), working closely with the KJP Regional Focal Point based within the Kigoma Regional Secretariat.

KJP II targets approximately 2 million people across six districts in Kigoma Region and delivers integrated interventions aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). Activities are organized under four outcome areas: People (inclusive access to essential services and protection, including education, health and nutrition, WASH, and prevention of violence against women and children); Prosperity (livelihoods, agriculture and economic empowerment, with emphasis on women and youth); Planet (climate-smart adaptation, natural resource management, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable/renewable energy solutions); and Enabling Environment (strengthened governance systems that are more inclusive, transparent, and accountable).

As KJP II enters its sunset phase from 2025 to mid-2027, the program places greater emphasis on balanced implementation and sustainability to ensure an orderly transition. This period focuses on consolidating achievements, embedding resilience within local systems, and securing development outcomes that endure beyond the project’s lifecycle. Sustainability is advanced through strengthening local capacity, establishing reliable funding channels, and integrating activities into district and regional planning so that benefits remain long-term. The exit strategy highlights phased handovers to local authorities, community-based organizations, and government institutions, with clear milestones for stewardship, budgeting and maintenance of essential services.

Scope of Work

Within delegated authority, the UN Coordination Analyst will be responsible for the following duties: 

1. Program Coordination & Management:

• Lead overall coordination of KJP II closure in line with UNSDCF. Oversee Steering Committee processes, consolidating outputs and tracking final actions.

2. Subnational Engagement & Alignment:

• Maintain liaison with Kigoma authorities to align final plans with local priorities. Support RAS and DEDs in harmonizing actors and transitioning responsibilities.

3. Stakeholder Platform & Development Coordination:

• Scale up the KJP Coordination model into broader Kigoma’s stakeholder’s coordination mechanism including all relevant actors.

4. Donor & Partner Engagement:

• Prepare final updates and coordinate wrap‑up field visits with partners. Make government co‑financing visible to strengthen ownership and handover planning.

5. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting:

• Consolidate final results and produce closure dashboards and reports. Shift monitoring leadership to government while maintaining quality standards.

6. Sustainability & Exit Strategy:

• Operationalize the exit strategy, strengthening government systems and tracking milestones.

7. Communication & Visibility:

• Document results and best practices for UN reporting. Enhance outreach to showcase achievements and reinforce KJP II’s legacy;
• Systematically capture lessons learned, and develop various knowledge products.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the office and the organization.

Expected Results:

• A more sustainable UN-government partnership ensuring joint planning and delivery mechanisms remain strong beyond KJP II;
• Subnational leadership and service capacity are strengthened to independently sustain inclusive, conflict‑sensitive interventions;
• Harmonized implementation which reduces duplication and maximizes value, leaving lasting efficiencies across development initiatives;
• Strategic communication, advocacy, and monitoring, embedding accountability and lessons learned to guide future programming.

Institutional Arrangements

This position is in the Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) and is based in Kigoma Region, Tanzania. 

Under the direct supervision of the Head of RCO, the UN Coordination Analyst is responsible for leading the overall coordination of the KJP II closure in alignment with the UNSDCF, ensuring that all activities are completed in a timely and coherent manner. This includes overseeing Steering Committee processes by organizing meetings, preparing documentation, and facilitating decision-making. The role also involves consolidating outputs from participating agencies into comprehensive reports and tracking the implementation of final actions to guarantee compliance with agreed objectives and standards. The role also involves supervising two positions: a Programme Associate and a Driver.

Competencies

Business Management

• Results-Based Management
  • Ability to manage programs and projects with a focus on improved performance and demonstrable results.

Partnership Management

• Relationship Management 
  • Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain, and/or strengthen working relations, trust, and mutual understanding.
• Strategic Engagement
  • Ability to capture and sustain attention, interest and agreement of high-level, influential policy and decision makers and secure their buy-in of high-level vision and objectives

Ethics

• UN Policy Knowledge - Ethics
  • Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity.

Required Skills and Experience

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Development Studies, International Relations, Economics, Law, Political Sciences, Business Administration/Management, Public Administration, Social Policy/Sciences, or related field is required. Or;
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above,  in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Minimum years of relevant work Experience:

• Minimum 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of professional experience in Development Studies, International Relations, Economics, Law, Political Sciences, Business Administration/Management, Public Administration, Social Policy/Sciences, or related field is required.

Required Skills:

• Provision of management advisory services is required;
• Hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development and ‘triple nexus’ projects is required. 

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section:

• Familiarity with the RC system, UN coordination and Delivering as One is desired;
• Experience working with refugees or host communities is desired;
• Knowledge of the Kigoma region and prior experience in development initiatives is desired.

Required Language(s); 

• Fluency in English and Swahili is required;
• Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

Equal opportunity

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Right to select multiple candidates

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