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GoB-UN POP 2010-2014110. Budgets are indicative and represent thebasis for resource mobilization. Furthermore,total budgets for regular resources are alsoindicative as they may be subject to UNorganizations’ governing body and internalmanagement decisions.111. In addition to funding requirements detailedin the GoB-UN POP Action Plan 2013-2014Results Matrix and summarized above, thereare other resource requirements associatedwith the GoB-UN POP Action Plan 2013-2014.These include activities and staff costs forthe Resident Coordinator’s Office and theCommunications Group, among others. Inthe past these costs have been funded byresources mobilized separately from the GoB-POP and the One Fund. For the period 2013-2014, the UN Country Team will review fundingarrangements for these additional resourcerequirements.112. Participating UN system agencies and theGovernment of Botswana are responsible forresource mobilization. The UN Country Teamhas agreed that the RC will lead the resourcemobilization effort at the country level withthose donors who have expressed an interest inproviding funds via the One Fund mechanism.Representatives of participating UN systemagencies are encouraged to approachdonors who are not providing funding via theOne Fund mechanism, and are also able toaccess resources via available global andregional funding instruments.113. For the remaining period of the GOB-UN POP2010-2014, the UN Country Team will developa resource mobilization strategy that will setout the context for resource mobilization,establish benchmarks and indicators forresource mobilization and individual agencycontributions, and outline responsibilities andguiding principles, mechanisms for fundraisingand accountability and reportingarrangements.6.3 One Fund114. The One Fund in Botswana was established tosupport the coherent mobilization, allocationand disbursement of resources to the GoB-UN POP under the direction of the ResidentCoordinator. The One Plan Fund is the vehiclefor donors to pool resources at the countrylevel to support the realization of the GoB-UNPOP 2010-2014 objectives, and new initiativesresponding to emerging needs within thecontext of the GoB-UN POP 2010-2014.115. The strategic importance of country-levelfunding for the Delivering as One Initiativethrough the One Fund modality was recognizedat the Hanoi Conference in June 2010, whichnoted that the One Fund is the “bedrock forachieving relevance, coherence and a morestrategic focus of the UN system at the countrylevel.”116. The Hanoi Conference also recognized thatwhere funds have been mobilized under theOne Fund, the Fund has facilitated improvedprogramming, better management for results,and effective prioritization of programming onthe basis of national needs. Early, predictable,multi-year funding in support of the GoB-UNPOP is critical for the sustainability of the OneFund and the Delivering as One Initiative atcountry level. A guiding principle for resourcemobilization is that donors contribute multiyear,pooled and un-earmarked resources.117. Over the period 2010 to 2012, the One Funddid not perform well owing to several factors.The difficult fundraising situation in a middleincome country notwithstanding, limitationsincluded limited understanding of the purposeand the strategic opportunity the One Fundpresented and the absence of a fundraisingstrategy.118. The UN Country Team will, in the remainingperiod of the GoB-UN POP 2010-2014, strengthenefforts to mobilize resources through the OneFund mechanism and clarifying the legal and32 GoB - UN POP 2010 - 2014
GoB-UN POP 2010-2014administrative arrangements governing theoperation of the One Fund.6.4 Human Resources119. A key objective of the UN system in Botswanais to attract, develop and retain dedicated,highly competent and committed individualswhose profiles and skill sets enable optimaldelivery of the planned development results,as set out in the GoB-UN POP 2010-2014.120. The staff profile and skill sets required tosupport the role of the UN system in Botswanaand to deliver the specific results set out inthe GoB-UN POP Resources and Results Matrixwill be continually adjusted, with reference tosuccessive capacity reviews carried out bythe UN Country Team and emerging guidancefrom UN Headquarters on harmonization ofhuman resources.121. Acknowledging that participating UN systemagencies are governed by their respective StaffRules and Regulations, the UN is committed toharmonize the human resources practices in theareas where this is possible; such as recruitment,staff learning and staff well-being. In line withUN guidance and principles, recruitment andmanagement of staff will be competencybasedand performance-oriented.7 Communications122. In the context of the GoB-UN POP 2010-2014,communication continues to play a centralrole in raising awareness of key developmentchallenges; fostering partnerships and providinga strong and knowledgeable voice on prioritypolicy issues; supporting the Government ofBotswana in ensuring the voices of the mostvulnerable are heard; and helping the UNCountry Team in Botswana continue learningand enhancing their joint working mechanismsand strong collaboration.123. The scope of communication work is asfollows:a) Communications support to UN’s publicand policy advocacy;b) Communications support to UN’s publicrelations and partnership building; andc) Communications support to UN’s changemanagement.124. In all three areas, knowledge management andcapacity building (in the areas of communicationand media development) will form importantcomponents of communications support to theimplementation of the GoB-UN POP 2010-2014. Inthe context of the Delivering as One Initiative inBotswana, joint and integrated communicationhas proven to be an effective instrument indeveloping a strong and united UN voice onpriority development challenges and reachingout to a large audience. At the same time,agency- and mandate-specific messages andcommunication will continue to help in buildingthe image of a diverse and united UN family,collectively providing relevant and valuableexpertise and knowledge in support of thedevelopment of the country.125. Based on the experiences of the first three yearsof the GoB-UN POP 2010-2014 and the evolvingcommunication needs and opportunities of theUN in Botswana, the UN Country Team will reviewand update the UN Communications Strategy.126. The UNCG has been the implementation armfor the One Voice in Botswana. The UN CountryTeam will together with UNCG identify and agreeon ways in which the performance of UNCG willbe strengthened and set clear performanceexpectations. Among the expectations will bethe following:a) Shift from agency-based to issue-basedcommunication where appropriate;b) Put key advocacy issues for the UN highon the public agenda;c) Create a clear and strong UN voice whereneeded; andd) Provide high quality support for thecommunications needs of the participatingUN System Agencies organizations.8 Monitoring and Evaluation8.1 GoB-UN POP 2010-2014Development Results127. The GoB-UN POP MTR identified severalweaknesses in monitoring and evaluation.Identified weaknesses related to the selectionof indicators, the extent to which the indicatorsGoB - UN POP 2010 - 2014 33
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