Consultant for MPTF Performance Improvement

Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is the United Nations, which was established in 1945 with the mission to promote international cooperation and to create and maintain international order. The UN operates in multiple countries around the world, with a focus on peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, and sustainable development. The organization employs thousands of staff members globally and works with various member states to address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and climate change.

Job Overview:
The position of Consultant for MPTF Performance Improvement is critical in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF) in Burundi. The consultant will conduct a strategic diagnostic of the MPTF's performance, identifying key risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for repositioning the fund. This role involves proposing concrete measures to accelerate implementation and disbursement processes while maintaining quality. The consultant will also support strategic prioritization of allocations and interventions that have a high impact, ensuring that data and results inform governance decisions. The consultant will work closely with the UN Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO) in Burundi, collaborating with various UN agencies and stakeholders to optimize governance structures and improve accountability to donors and key stakeholders. The overarching goal is to reposition the MPTF as a catalytic lever that can attract new funding and demonstrate measurable impacts in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for several key duties, including:

• Conducting a rapid diagnostic of the MPTF's performance, focusing on results, finances, governance, and partnerships.
• Identifying strategic risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for repositioning the fund in the short and medium term.
• Formulating a strategic positioning note for the MPTF.
• Proposing concrete measures to accelerate implementation and disbursements while ensuring quality.
• Supporting the strategic prioritization of allocations and interventions that yield high impact.
• Enhancing the use of data and results to inform governance decisions.
• Assisting in optimizing the functioning of governance structures of the MPTF.
• Strengthening coherence among participating agencies and government partners.
• Improving accountability to donors and key stakeholders. 1
• Contributing to the quality control of annual reports. 1
• Supporting the development of strategic messaging for resource mobilization. 1
• Contributing to the production of key messages, strategic briefs, and advocacy materials. 1
• Highlighting the results and added value of the MPTF in dialogues with donors. 1
• Assisting in mobilizing additional resources for the MPTF.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a first-level degree in economics or a related field. Additionally, a minimum of 5 years of professional work experience is essential, with at least 5 years of experience specifically within the United Nations system. The candidate should possess strong analytical skills, strategic thinking capabilities, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Experience in resource mobilization and governance structures within the UN context is highly desirable.

Educational Background:
Candidates must hold a first-level degree in economics or an equivalent field related to the position. This educational background is crucial for understanding the financial and economic aspects of the MPTF and its operations.

Experience:
The role requires a minimum of 5 years of professional work experience, with a strong emphasis on experience within the United Nations system. This experience should encompass strategic planning, performance improvement, and governance, as well as familiarity with the operational context of multi-partner trust funds.

Languages:
Fluency in both French and English is required for this position. Proficiency in these languages is essential for effective communication and collaboration with various stakeholders, including UN agencies, government partners, and donors.

Additional Notes:
The expected duration of the consultancy is 6 months. The position is based in Burundi, and the consultant will work under the strategic supervision of the Chief of Office at the UN RCO. The United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, ensuring that the recruitment is conducted fairly and transparently.