Country Programming and Framework Review Specialist
Duration: 30 days
Organizational Setting
Tanzania’s Country Programme Framework (CPF 2022-2027/8) was developed through a participatory approach following the completion of CPF 2017- 2020, the CPF defines the technical support mechanisms to the Government of Tanzania’s vision 2025. It is aligned to the Five-Year Development Plan 2021/22-2025/26, FYDP III, and the Medium-Term Strategy Zanzibar Development Plan 2021-2025, MTDSZADEP).
This CPF is properly aligned with the collective agreements and frameworks to support Tanzania’s development priorities through its United Nations Sustainable Development Corporation Framework (UNSDCF 2022-2027/8)
Tanzania developed Vision 2050 which became operational in June 2026, given this new plan coupled with the changing geopolitical context, the UN system requested the government of the United Republic of Tanzania to extend the UNSDCF by one year, ending in 2028, the request was granted, FAO country Programming Framework was also extended to align with the new dates of UNSDCF
Objective of the CPF Review:
The Review is designed to:
• Assess the achievements of the CPF outcomes (People, Prosperity and Planet). Comparing targets and delivery, as well as meeting the UNSDCF commitments.
• Desing a forward-looking plan which Identifies priorities and recommendations for FAO intervention in the next CPF, taking into consideration Tanzania’s vision 2025 and the recent UNSDCF review report.
Reporting Lines
The Country Programming and Framework Review Specialist will work under the overall guidance of the FAOR, Direct supervision of the Ass. FAOR- Programme and technical supervision of the Lead Technical Officer, the specialist will support the CPF strategic review and early formulation of the next CPF through analytical, consultative, and facilitation tasks. These include organizing the inception workshop; conducting a comprehensive review of CPF documentation and relevant national and UN frameworks; facilitating stakeholder consultations; and generating analytical inputs to assess the relevance, coherence, and alignment of the current CPF.
Technical Focus
The incumbent will also support developing strategic options, priority areas, and indicative results frameworks for the next CPF, aligned with national priorities, UNSDCF, and FAO corporate initiatives
Tasks and responsibilities
The CPF Review Specialist will undertake the following tasks:
• Prepare inception report and validated workplan
• Prepare desk review and stakeholder consultation report (including preliminary findings)
• Prepare CPF strategic review report (validated through consultation workshop)
• Draft analytical briefs on strategic options, priority areas, and indicative results framework for the new CPF
• Perform any other duties as specified by the supervisor, in support and furtherance of the FAO mission, goals and strategic framework.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree) in Agriculture, Agriculture Economics, Development Studies, Rural Development, Public Policy and/or related fields.
• 5 years of relevant experience in working with international/regional organizations, government and national institutions dealing with programme evaluation, strategic planning, development cooperation, agricultural policies or related development work.
o Experience conducting programme/framework reviews, evaluations, stakeholder consultations, and report writing related to development programmes
• Working knowledge of English.
• Nationality of Tanzania or resident of the country with valid work permit
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamworka
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Relevant experience Project/Programme development, Project analysis, coordination, management and implementation.
• Proven work experience in international, or regional and national organizations.
• Good skills in facilitation of workshops, meetings, training and or similar events, and excellent ability to conduct consultations with diverse stakeholders.
• Workshops
• Experience in managing and coordinating programmes in Natural Resources, Climate change and Environment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, organize the work elements in a complex, dynamic and difficult environment.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and communications skills.
• Good communication and computer literacy.
• Ability to gather, organize and analyse information.
• Capacity to interact professionally with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to organize workshops, meetings, travel and other project development logistical issues.
• Willingness to work extended hours and respond to strict deadlines.
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.