GoB-UN POP 2010-2014 - UNFPA Botswana

GoB-UN POP 2010-2014b) Ensuring policy coherence and providinga policy forum for a distinct programmaticarea as defined by the set of GoB-UNPOP 2010-2014 Results falling under therespective responsibility of each CCG; andc) Monitoring and reporting on achievementsagainst planned results.74. Informed by the experience gained in the first3 years of implementing the GoB-UN POP 2010-2014, the Government and the UN will jointlyredefine the structure as well as the operatingmodalities of the GoB-UN POP CCGs. In doingso, the Government and the UN will apply thefollowing guiding principles:a) Promote greater ‘aid effectiveness’;b) Ensure maximum synergies and complementaritywith existing thematic and partnership groups;c) Seek involvement of key stakeholders in thefunctioning of the Component CoordinationGroups;d) Apply the principle of ‘one size does not fit all’in the definition of the structure and operatingmodalities of the Component CoordinationGroups through the endorsement of genericTerms of Reference as a basis for each CCGto develop its own set of TOR; ande) Ensure a clear, light coordination structureand process for the operation of the CCGsand retain a flexible approach to theoverall functioning of the CCGs.75. Heads of UN agencies will meet regularly todiscuss various issues affecting (or that havethe potential to affect) the effective operationof the UN system in the country. In thesemeetings, both programmatic and strategicdecisions will be collectively made and actedupon by individual agencies.76. Within the UN, the role of the ResidentCoordinator is as defined in the ‘UN BotswanaStatement of Common Understanding onDelivering as One’, which clearly specifies his/her role, functions, authority and responsibilities,in line with the UNDG Management andAccountability Framework for the ResidentCoordinator System. The following principlesare incorporated in the Statement of CommonUnderstanding:a) The One Leader has the authority to giveguidance on the GoB-UN POP;b) While consensus is sought in the allocationprocess, the One Leader is the ultimatedecision maker on the allocation of fundsfrom the One Fund in line with guidanceand related decisions to be made by theProgramme Steering Committee, with dueprocess and a rationale for these decisionsto be documented; andc) The One Leader acts as One Voice onbehalf of the UN Country Team on issuesthat are common to the UN system, andwith contributions from relevant ParticipatingOrganizations to present common positions.77. The Heads of Agencies remain accountablefor their own organization’s results, fundsreceived and disbursed, and comply with theUN Country Team Code of Conduct and Termsof Reference for the UN Country Team. Staffwill report to their Head of Organization, butwill also be accountable to the co-convenersof the Component Coordination Groups andother interagency teams where relevant.78. In line with UNDG guidance, the ResidentCoordinator’s Office is responsible for supporting therole and demands of the Resident CoordinatorSystem. In the context of the Delivering asOne Initiative, the Resident Coordinator’sOffice in Botswana is responsible for, inter alia,support to the Resident Coordinator (RC)and the UN Country Team in the followingareas: implementation of the global UNreform agenda; UN coordination for resultsincluding support to GoB-UN POP 2010-2014development; resource mobilization viathe One Fund; results-based management;enhanced UN policy capacity; and othersupport to the RC and UN Country Team asrequired.GoB - UN POP 2010 - 2014 25