General
Description of assignment title: Strategic monitoring and support coordinator for MCP Bolivia – SPI GF 5
Assignment country: Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Expected start date: 09/15/2023
Sustainable Development Goal: 3. Good health and well-being
Volunteer category: National UN Volunteer Expert
Host entity: UNDP
Type: Onsite
Duration: 4 months (with possibility of extension)
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: La Paz
Details
Mission and objectives
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is part of the agencies of the United Nations System and has been present in Bolivia since the signing of the Basic Agreement with the government, on October 31, 1974. The objective of UNDP Bolivia is close development gaps and contribute to ensuring that no one is left behind in the country, through the United Nations Complementarity Framework for Living Well in Bolivia, which is aligned with the 13 Pillars of the Patriotic Agenda and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals 2030 that focus on supporting the implementation of the Economic and Social Development Plan for Comprehensive Development to Live Well. Thanks to the support, knowledge of the local reality and respect for development visions,
Context
The Bolivia Country Coordination Mechanism is a multisector organization formed from alliances between representatives of the public sector, civil society involved in the development of sustainable programs and projects that contribute to significantly reducing, preventing and combating morbidity and mortality caused by HIV/AIDS. AIDS, Tuberculosis and malaria throughout the national territory. The general objective of the MCP Bolivia is to comply with the roles and powers established in its founding document, coordinating and supervising the efficient use of resources assigned to the HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria components with resources from the Government and the Global Fund.
Task description
The Volunteer will have the following functions: General functions: 1. Prepare the activity plan, with its respective biannual operating budget, according to the formats of the Global Fund with the support of the Technical Secretariat. 2. Support in the review, update or modification of its regulations, manuals, instructions, administrative tools and other operational procedures with the support of the MCP Technical Secretariat. 3. Provide operational technical support to the MCPB presidency by preparing reports regarding compliance with regulations, plans and programmed activities 4. Provide support to the General Secretariat to provide guidance and training to new members and alternates of the MCP on Strategic Monitoring or refresher training for current CCM members. 5. Support the presidency and the Vice-presidency of the MCPB in the organization of meetings of the MCPB and the strategic monitoring committee. to. Preparation and dissemination of the agenda. b. Invitation of members, substitutes and other guests. c. Documentation on participation and quorum verification. d. Record of the procedures and decisions made in the meeting minutes. and. Distribution and filing of meeting minutes. F. Disseminate MCPB decisions to working groups and/or other interested parties as necessary. 6. Assist the Electoral Committee and the MCPB in the biannual election of MCPB members in accordance with the procedures described in the regulations, governance manual or bylaws. 7. Assist in the orientation and incorporation of new MCPB members. 8. Register issues about conflicts of interest with the support of the Technical Secretariat. to. Annual declaration of interest forms for MCPB members. b. All procedures related to ethics and conflict of interest issues. 9. Support the execution of MCPB decisions related to the contracting of technical assistance with the support of the Technical Secretariat. 10. Maintain custody of all MCPB documents, including governance documents and policies, proposals, reports on grant performance and MCPB oversight, communications with the Local Fund Agent and the Global Fund Secretariat, as well as all activities of the MCPB secretariat. eleven. Logistically coordinate visits from the Global Fund or other donor representatives to the country and vice versa with the support of the Technical Secretariat. 12. Provide support to the members of the MCPB together with the support of the Technical Secretariat in the administrative coordination process to achieve effective alignment and harmonization of Global Fund subsidies with health sector policies, its strategic and financing framework. 13. Prepare and document Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) or other agreements between the CCM/Strategic Monitoring committee and all other relevant technical working groups and coordination structures in the country, ensuring that all links are established and maintained necessary and appropriate. Proposal preparation functions 1. Provide support to the Committees, Delegations or other officials designated by the MCPB in the development of critical routes for the submission of grant proposals to the Global Fund or other donors with the support of the Technical Secretariat. 2. Based on what is established by the members of the MCPB, its Board of Directors or the Presidency, prepare and/or channel response notes to the clarifications requested by the Global Fund that are expressly addressed to the MCPB, as well as any other type of request for information from this or other organizations with the support of the Technical Secretariat. 3. Ensure that the Strategic Monitoring Committee is actively involved in monitoring the realization of co-financing commitments/requirements (both for CCM funding and national co-financing associated with Global Fund grants and funding requests) and supporting the MCP to take an active role in resource mobilization. 4. Support the Presidency and Vice Presidency in their communications and negotiations with the Global Fund, the Local Agent of the Fund and other donors with the support of the Technical Secretariat. Coordination functions in Strategic Monitoring processes of the MCP Bolivia: 1. Respond to the Strategic Monitoring needs of the mechanism and ensure that all members of the Strategic Monitoring Committee are aware of the Global Fund’s Strategic Monitoring policies and guidelines. 2. In coordination with the Technical Secretariat and the Strategic Monitoring Committee, and after approval by the full MCP, update the MCP Strategic Monitoring Plan as necessary. Ensure that the plan is implemented and will detail the specific activities, tools and methods of data collection, analysis and reporting, individual and/or stakeholder responsibilities, relevant elements and indicators related to risk management and monitoring co-financing. 3. Support the Strategic Monitoring Committee in the execution of the annual Strategic Monitoring work plan. 4. Ensure timely and accurate updates to reporting tools (e.g. dashboards) and support (through thorough triangulation of information) the Strategic Monitoring Committee’s submissions to the CCM and ensure that Make the most effective and efficient recommendations to anticipate and mitigate potential bottlenecks. 5. Prepare and facilitate an orientation so that CCM members and alternates – particularly those who participate in the Strategic Monitoring committee – are aware of the grants, their objectives, financial and general programmatic aspects. This activity will aim to help CCM members understand the details of the grants they will strategically monitor. 6. Document the results of the implementation of the activities of the Strategic Monitoring cycle (i.e., data collection, analysis, recommendations to the CCM Executive Committee and the General Assembly, monitoring of actions decided by the CCM and sharing of information Strategic Monitoring with the Global Fund on a frequent basis). 7. Provide support to the PR/SR in the preparation and presentation of reports (based on the PUDR, Dashboards and/or other available information tools) to the CCM Strategic Monitoring Committee. If the dashboards are not available in the country, Provide appropriate templates and liaise with PRs to establish clear procedures and formats for frequent information sharing. 8. Work with Global Fund country teams, PRs and the Strategic Monitoring Committee to maintain ongoing data-driven dialogue and ensure that appropriate linkages (e.g. communication and information sharing agreements) are maintained with others coordination organizations in the country. 9. Develop and share procedures and templates for field visits and support the Strategic Monitoring Committee in their implementation. Wherever possible, take advantage of other field visits in the country (e.g. regular field visits organized by the Ministry of Health or donor agencies, etc. ) as well as other relevant Strategic Monitoring activities to improve efficiency. 10. Work with the Country Team and support the strategic monitoring committee to follow up on the risks identified by the PRs in the grants, ensuring they are adequately anticipated and mitigated. 11. Disseminate the reports or recommendations of the Monitoring Committee to the members of the MCPB at least five days before the quarterly meetings of the MCPB. Support Functions in the communication and participation of constituent sectors: 1. Supervise and support the execution of an annual communication plan, including recipients, messages and mechanisms for communications and dissemination of the MCPB. 2. Manage the communication processes of the MCPB secretariat inside and outside the Global Fund architecture in the country with the support of the Technical Secretariat. 3. Upon recommendation of the MCPB, transmit relevant information and decisions in a timely manner to interested parties who may have a sectoral interest with the support of the Technical Secretariat. 4. Manage the development, updating and maintenance of an interactive website in coordination with the Technical Secretariat that includes framework documents, minutes, proposals and performance reports for the MCPB and the general public
Eligibility criteria
Age: 35 – 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
requirements
Required experience
15 years of experience in general. -Knowledge of the health sector and its policies, plans and strategies, preferably in the field of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria – Experience of at least 3 years in monitoring programs and projects (preferably in the health field) and in the collection and analysis of information from different sources. Experience of at least 3 years in planning, organization, operational management and financial management processes in public organizations or organizations related to the health sector. – Experience of at least 2 years in positions or functions of project coordination, institutional strengthening or others linked to the functions of the position. – Experience of at least 1 year in the synthesis of information and preparation of reports. – The professional’s experience in process management, management of interested parties (civil society and government organizations), establishment of networks and organization of meetings, preferably linked to the health sector – planning, Organization, Direction and Management Control will be positively valued. . – Understanding of the scope and opportunities of the application of new technologies to articulate networks, develop pedagogical materials and implement virtual training courses. – Orientation to results, initiative to achieve the proposed goals, adhering to the established time and budget. – Management of Microsoft Office computing packages. – Ability to work in a team and under pressure. establishment of networks and organization of meetings preferably linked to the health sector – planning, organization, direction and management control. – Understanding of the scope and opportunities of the application of new technologies to articulate networks, develop pedagogical materials and implement virtual training courses. – Orientation to results, initiative to achieve the proposed goals, adhering to the established time and budget. – Management of Microsoft Office computing packages. – Ability to work in a team and under pressure. establishment of networks and organization of meetings preferably linked to the health sector – planning, organization, direction and management control. – Understanding of the scope and opportunities of the application of new technologies to articulate networks, develop pedagogical materials and implement virtual training courses. – Orientation to results, initiative to achieve the proposed goals, adhering to the established time and budget. – Management of Microsoft Office computing packages. – Ability to work in a team and under pressure. develop pedagogical materials and implement virtual training courses. – Orientation to results, initiative to achieve the proposed goals, adhering to the established time and budget. – Management of Microsoft Office computing packages. – Ability to work in a team and under pressure. develop pedagogical materials and implement virtual training courses. – Orientation to results, initiative to achieve the proposed goals, adhering to the established time and budget. – Management of Microsoft Office computing packages. – Ability to work in a team and under pressure.
Area(s) of expertise
Administration, Development programs, Health
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Languages
Spanish, Level: Mother tongue, Required English, Level: Fluent, Desirable
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Health Sciences, Economic and Administrative Sciences, Social Sciences or related branches.
Competencies and values
– Conceptual and analytical understanding to transmit a strategic vision of the challenges of the existing problems due to the presence of disasters and recurring threats. – Excellent communication skills, oral and written. – Networking, communication and advocacy skills. – Ability to participate in internal and external meetings related to the topic. – Promote a learning environment by facilitating individual and team development. – Creative, dynamic, non-confrontational spirit with the ability to work as a team
Other information
Living conditions and observations
The city of La Paz, officially Nuestra Señora de La Paz, is the seat of government of Bolivia. It is the most important political, financial, social, academic and cultural center in the country, in addition to being the city with the highest level of sustainable development in Bolivia. With an estimated population of 816,000 inhabitants (in 2020), La Paz is the third most populated city in the country, behind Santa Cruz de la Sierra and neighboring El Alto. The metropolitan area of La Paz, which includes the neighboring municipalities of El Alto, Viacha, Achocalla, Mecapaca, Palca, Laja and Pucarani. Located in western Bolivia, 68 km southeast of Lake Titicaca, La Paz is located in a canyon created by the Choqueyapu River and is surrounded by the high mountains of the high plateau, including the snow-capped Illimani, whose silhouette has been an emblem important of the city since its foundation. At an average altitude of 3,650 m asl, La Paz is the highest metropolis in the world. This feature, together with the rugged topography of the city, offers unique views of the Real mountain range. Due to this elevation, La Paz has a high-altitude subtropical climate, with rainy summers and dry winters. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for providing his or her own housing and other essentials for subsistence. National UN Volunteers are part of the intentional damage insurance scheme. This allocation is part of a special initiative developed for the UNDP Global Fund in Bolivia that will not include the dependents of the United Nations Volunteer for health insurance. Therefore,
Inclusivity statement
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