Coordinator – Development Partners Group (DPG) Secretariat

Job ID: 31946 Agency: UNDP Grade: NPSA-10 Vacancy Type: National Personnel Service Agreement Practice Area: Effectiveness Bureau: Regional Bureau for Africa Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Contract Duration: 6 Months Job Schedule: Full Time Posted: February 18, 2026 Apply Before: March 4, 2026

About the Role

Tanzania has sustained robust economic growth of 6–7% annually over the past decade, achieved lower middle-income country (MIC) status in 2020, and attracted significant foreign investment. The country’s development agenda is guided by the Five Year Development Plan (FYDP III) on the Mainland and the Zanzibar Medium Term Development Plan (ZADEP), aligned with Vision 2050.

With declining global and national ODA, Tanzania is shifting from aid dependency toward self-reliance through tax expansion and innovative financing such as green and blue bonds, blended finance, and impact investments.

The Development Partners Group (DPG) Secretariat, hosted by the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO), coordinates and harmonizes Development Partner (DP) policy priorities, facilitating strategic dialogue between DPs and the Government of Tanzania (GoT), primarily through the Ministry of Finance (MoF). The DPG is co-chaired by the UN Resident Coordinator and a bilateral development agency on an annual rotational basis.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Advisory & Secretariat Support to the DPG

Provide strategic guidance and technical advice to the DPG and its Co-Chairs.
Provide analytical inputs to strengthen DPG engagement with the GoT under the Development Cooperation Framework (DCF).
Facilitate high-level policy dialogues and support Co-Chairs in preparing briefing notes, presentations, and reports.
Organize DPG and working group meetings, ensuring timely preparation and circulation of agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions.

2. Technical Support to National Development Effectiveness Framework

Advise the Ministry of Finance (MoF) on strategies to enhance development effectiveness.
Provide technical support to the Joint DPG-Government Secretariat.
Promote mechanisms for mutual accountability and policy coherence (OECD-DAC standards).
Liaise with Zanzibar advisors for coordinated development cooperation.

3. Programme Implementation & Management

Ensure effective project oversight and management for the strengthening of the DPG Secretariat.
Lead and manage the day-to-day functions of the DPG Secretariat, including coordination, planning, and delivery of the annual workplan.

4. Support to UN Resident Coordinator & UN Country Team

Provide analytical and strategic advice on UN engagement in development cooperation.
Assist UN agencies in aligning the implementation of the UNSDCF to support the development effectiveness agenda in Tanzania.

5. Knowledge Management & UN Practices

Strengthen UN capacity and positioning on development effectiveness.
Offer strategic advisory support on related issues.
Identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned linked to programme country policy goals.

Competencies

Core Competencies

Achieve Results — Set and align challenging, achievable objectives across multiple projects with lasting impact.
Think Innovatively — Proactively mitigate risks and develop new ideas to solve complex problems.
Learn Continuously — Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons and diversify experiences.
Adapt with Agility — Proactively champion change and manage multiple competing demands.
Act with Determination — Think beyond immediate barriers and take action to achieve greater results.
Engage and Partner — Navigate complex landscapes and champion inter-agency collaboration.
Enable Diversity and Inclusion — Champion inclusivity and the benefits of a diverse workforce.

Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies

Integration within the UN — Identify and integrate capacity and assets of the UN system for joint work.
Knowledge Generation — Animate individuals and communities to participate and share knowledge.
Results-based Management — Manage programmes with a focus on improved performance and demonstrable results.
Strategic Thinking — Develop effective strategies based on systemic analysis of challenges, risks, and opportunities.
Emerging Partnerships — Engage with and manage new and emerging strategic partnerships.
Strategic Engagement — Secure buy-in from high-level, influential policy and decision makers.
UN Policy Knowledge & Ethics — Sound understanding of UN Staff Regulations, Rules, and integrity standards.

Required Skills & Experience

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Economics, International Development, or a related field. OR
A Bachelor’s degree in the above fields combined with 2 additional years of qualifying experience, in lieu of an advanced degree.

Experience

Minimum 5 years (with Master’s degree) or 7 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of professional experience in Social Sciences, Economics, International Development, or a related field.
Experience in development management, including coordination and effectiveness is required.
Experience working with donors and government counterparts is required.
Familiarity with work processes in Ministries of Finance and government planning institutions is required.

Desired Skills

Familiarity with the UNSDCF and joint UN initiatives.
Experience in global and national debates related to the use of national systems to enhance aid and development effectiveness.

Language Requirements

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate. All employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. UNDP is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission.

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy on harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

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