Result of Service

The ECA Medium-Term Programme and Resource Mobilisation Framework (2027–2030)

Work Location

Addis Ababa

Expected duration

4 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The main objective of the assignment will be to develop an integrated, results-oriented Medium-Term Programme and Resource Mobilization Framework (2027–2030) that defines ECA's strategic priorities, outcomes, programme portfolio and implementation architecture, and strengthens alignment between planning, budgeting, programme delivery and institutional accountability. Specifically, the consultant will 1. Develop a results-based strategic framework for ECA (2027–2030) that articulates the Commission's strategic priorities, theory of change, outcomes, outputs, performance indicators, and alignment with Agenda 2063, the 2030 Agenda, UN mandates, and member States' priorities. 2. Design an integrated and prioritized programme portfolio and implementation architecture that promotes coherence across programmes, divisions, subregional offices, IDEP and initiatives, while enhancing alignment between strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and programme delivery. 3. Develop a sustainable resource mobilization, financing, and partnership model that links resource mobilization, allocation, and utilization to strategic priorities and results, and identifies innovative financing and partnership opportunities to support implementation. 4. Establish robust coordination, monitoring, evaluation, learning, and accountability mechanisms to support effective implementation, performance management, organizational learning, results reporting, and institutional accountability for the delivery of the Framework. 5. Perform any other tasks and responsibilities that would ensure the development and implementation of an effective and results-oriented MTPRMF

Qualifications/special skills

. Advanced university degree in development studies, public policy, programme management, public finance, business administration, international development or a related field . At least fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in the development of multi-year strategic plans, medium-term programme frameworks, results frameworks, and resource mobilization strategies is required. Demonstrated familiarity with the policy frameworks, implementation mechanisms, and priorities of Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development will be essential to ensure alignment of the Framework with continental and global development commitments. . The assignment requires a highly qualified development professional with demonstrated expertise and substantial experience in strategic planning, programme design, results-based management, and resource mobilization in support of sustainable development objectives. Strong knowledge of the African development landscape, including regional and continental policy frameworks, institutional mechanisms, development financing, and partnership-building approaches, is highly desirable.

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English is required; working knowledge of French is desirable.

No Fee

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Consultant for the Development of the Medium-Term Programme and Resource Mobilization Framework (2027–2030)