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HACT Support Specialist

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  1. Background and PurposeThe UNDG Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) Framework was first issued in 2005 and adopted by the Funds and Programmes as a common operational framework for transferring cash to government and non-government implementing partners with the objective of supporting national capacities for management and accountability in view of a progressive shift towards utilizing national systems for transferring development funds and financial reporting; introducing a risk management approach to cash transfers; further harmonization of business practices among adopting agencies and reducing transaction costs for partners.A number of challenges and lessons learnt were noted in the implementation of HACT and documented in recent audits, assessments and reviews including: the HACT Global Assessment (UNDG, Dec.2011); the Joint Audit of the Governance Arrangement for the HACT (UNDP, UNFPA, Nov.2012) and most recently the Proposed Revisions to the HACT Framework (UNDG, Sept.2013), paving the way to the ongoing review of the 2005 Framework. More specifically, the Revised HACT Framework is expected to improve overall effectiveness of HACT, streamline practices across agencies, clarify accountabilities and facilitate development of agency-specific guidelines to support consistent HACT implementation.
The importance of addressing weaknesses in HACT implementation was also acknowledged by UNICEF Executive Management and clearly communicated across the organization as a priority issue. In January 2014, the Division of Policy and Strategy (DPS) in collaboration with the Division of Finance and Administration (DFAM) and consultation with Regional Offices have developed A Global Strategy to strengthen the management of HACT in UNICEF. The strategy identifies capacity building as a core strategy to ensure a consistent understanding and application of HACT concepts and tools in a sustainable manner, using different approaches in an effort to balance the need for rapid improvements in the management of HACT and the more medium/long-term capacity strengthening required for the organization at all levels. In January 2014, UNDG issued the Revised HACT Framework. According to the webinar organised in Feb 2014, all UNICEF offices expected to work towards full implementation immediately. Purpose The purpose of this contract is to support the overall approach to UNICEF Rwanda’s HACT compliance in line with the Revised HACT Framework; assist in developing a roadmap towards the full-compliance by the end 2014, establish mechanisms to track HACT implementation status and issues arising from assurance activities, building the capacity of UNICEF Rwanda staff and partners in performing spot check1 and assurance, activities and document good practices for institutional learning purpose.
Expected results
The HACT Support Specialist is expected to achieve the following results:
  1. HACT Capacities at UNICEF Rwanda Office: Both UNICEF staff and partners (GoR and NGOs) have a clear understanding of accountabilities and roles in relation to sound management of financial resources and know how to apply specific processes related to effective HACT implementation;
  2. HACT Roadmap and Management Plans: UNICEF Rwanda has a clear strategy and a Roadmap for the full-compliance to support effective management and implementation of HACT related process and risk-based plans in place for 2014, assurance and capacity building plan are developed in close consultation with UN Inter-agency HACT Taskforce;
  3. Tracking of HACT implementation status & follow-up: UNICEF Rwanda has a clear mechanisms in place to monitor the status of implementation of HACT plans on an ongoing basis, and follow-up issues flagged from programme assurance activities, especially those requiring management attention;
  4. Spot Checks: UNICEF Rwanda staff2 obtain the required skills and tools to perform regular spot checks (there is a need to build the capacity of UNICEF internal staff to master the process through hands-on experience in accordance with the revised HACT guidelines);
  5. Knowledge management & lessons learnt: Lessons learnt from the implementation of the revised HACT Framework and UNICEF Guidance0 clearly documented with a focus on good practices, key issues requiring management attention.SEE ATTACHMENT FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS
How to apply:
Qualified individuals are requested to submit P11 FORM a full proposal, consisting of two parts (technical and financial, which can be downloaded from our website) to Rwajobs@unicef.org.
PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE P11 FORM AND FILL IT

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