GoB-UN POP 2010-2014 - UNFPA Botswana

GoB-UN POP 2010-2014Annex III: Botswana UNCT Statement ofCommon Understanding on Deliveringas OneThe UN Country Team (UNCT) in Botswana isfully committed to the principles of Deliveringas One in support of the Botswana’s nationaldevelopment priorities as expressed in VISION2016 and the Tenth National DevelopmentPlan (NDP10).The UNCT agrees that the overall purpose ofthe UN reform is to simplify and align in order toachieve more results. If the UN is to demonstrateits relevance in support of national priorities,the system as a whole has to work moreeffectively at sector level and beyond, andin partnership with others (Government, civilsociety, donor community, IFIs, social partnersand private sector), whilst relying as far aspossible on national systems and processesalready in place. With a strong commitmentto move forward on the UN Reform agenda,the UNCT in Botswana views the Deliveringas One (DaO) initiative as an opportunity tomake further progress towards articulatingand demonstrating a strategic role in supportof development outcomes articulated in keynational frameworks and reflected in the latestUNDAF, 2010-2016.A. Principles of InteractionIn order to achieve its shared objectives,the UNCT members commit to the followingprinciples of interaction:1. The UNCT members will strictly adhere to theUN Standards of Conduct for the InternationalCivil Service of UN Staff members.2. The members of the UNCT will deliver as oneto harness synergies and maximize collectiveresults in support of national priorities asreflected in the UNDAF and GoB -UN POP.The UNCT will do this by mobilizing theircomparative and collective strengths, theirwide range of skills, mandates, and assets. Inso doing, individual UNCT members will strivefor greater harmonization with other agenciesin the spirit of Delivering as One.3. The UNCT members will work to enhancetransparency and accountability at alllevels of decision-making, both within andamong individual organizations and inrelation to commitments to the UNCT andthe cooperation agreements outlined withthe Government of Botswana using the M&Aframework and its associated tools as a basis.4. UNCT members must exercise those skills andattributes which lead to good team-work:clear communication, good listening skills,flexibility, negotiation and mutual respect. TheUNCT will continue to foster an environmentwhere members are encouraged to workcollaboratively to achieve results and learnfrom one another. The UNCT will provide anenvironment that is respectful and courteousof staff, and in which staff can express theiropinion without fear of repercussion. The UNCTwill place full confidence in its members andmanage its relationships – within and outsidethe UN system – in a deliberate, predictableand purposeful way.5. In the framework of the reform process, theUNCT members shall encourage new ideasand innovative approaches building onlessons and good practices from within andbeyond the country.Seeking improvements by taking calculatedrisks and thinking “outside the box” will beencouraged. In this sense, UNCT members willmutually support each other.6. The UNCT will continue to strengthen its existingparticipatory and transparent approachto management. Decisions will be madecollectively to enhance consensus-buildingand promote a participatory environment.Discussions or decisions should come openly,collegially and constructively within the team.58 GoB - UN POP 2010 - 2014