Zanzibar Joint Programme (ZJP) coordinator

Mission and objectivesUpdate

ContextThe Zanzibar Joint Programme (ZJP) is a collaborative initiative by UN agencies aimed at supporting Integrated Innovations for Sustainable Development: Empowering vulnerable Communities in Kaskazini Unguja and Kaskazini Pemba, Zanzibar. The climate pillar of this joint program aims at contributing to the overall PLANET pillar goal towards an inclusive and gender-responsive management of natural resources, enhancing climate change resilience, disaster risk reduction (DRR), and promoting the use of efficient renewable energy. The program’s overall outcome is that by 2027, people in Kaskazini Unguja and Kaskazini Pemba, Zanzibar, especially the most vulnerable, contribute to and benefit from these efforts. To achieve this, the programme brings together multiple UN agencies, including UNEP, UNDP, UNESCO, WHO, and UNCDF. UNEP plays a leading role for the climate pillar alongside its specific commitments within the ZJP focus on environmental sustainability, ecosystem-based adaptation, and promoting green energy solutions. Purpose of the Position the ZJP Coordinator will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective coordination and implementation of the joint programme’s climate pillar. The incumbent will support UNEP’s commitments and facilitate collaboration among the participating UN agencies to drive collective results. This position will be hosted within the UN coordination framework in Zanzibar and will report to UNEP, with close collaboration with the Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) and other UN agencies.

Task Description• Support the coordination of the inter-agency group contributing to the climate pillar (UNEP, UNDP, UNESCO, WHO, UNCDF), ensuring alignment of activities and joint planning. • Organize and facilitate regular coordination meetings, prepare agendas, and document key decisions and action points. • Foster synergies between agencies to enhance collective impact and avoid duplication of efforts. Programme Implementation Support: • Support the implementation of UNEP’s commitments under the ZJP, ensuring timely and quality delivery of planned activities. • Track progress on climate pillar activities, including monitoring and reporting on outputs and outcomes. • Assist in the development of joint work plans, budgets, and implementation strategies. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting: • Collaborate with the RCO and participating agencies on the development of a results framework and indicators for the climate pillar. • Prepare and submit periodic progress reports, highlighting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. • Ensure data collection and documentation of best practices and success stories. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: • Facilitate engagement with government counterparts, civil society organizations, and community stakeholders. • Support visibility and communication efforts, ensuring the dissemination of programme results and impacts. • Represent the climate pillar in relevant meetings, workshops, and events.

Competencies and values• Coordination and teamwork. • Results-oriented and proactive. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Excellent interpersonal and networking skills. • Adaptability and cultural sensitivity

Living conditions and remarksDar es Salaam offers a vibrant cultural experience with a mix of modern and traditional living conditions, though it requires awareness of local customs and safety precautions. Mobile networks and internet services are available, though speeds can vary. Generally, electricity is reliable, but occasional power outages can occur. The average cost of living for one person is about $811 per month, which includes rent, food, and transport. Dressing modestly is highly recommended, especially when visiting religious sites. Tanzania is a unique country, and Dar es Salaam is a unique (humanitarian) operation. It provides an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as stamina and commitment. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.