GoB-UN POP 2010-2014 - UNFPA Botswana

GoB-UN POP 2010-20147. To the extent possible, any dispute amongUNCT members shall be resolved locally andexclusively among the UN Agencies throughgood faith dialogue, and only in last instanceescalating to the arbitration mechanism putin place by UNDG 18 .8. UNCT members will pro-actively seekopportunities for enhancing the UN systemcoherence and to ensuring that the expertiseand resources of their respective agenciescontribute to address the developmentchallenges which the UNCT have prioritized.9. Within the context of agency mandates, UNCTmembers will, when specifically representingthe UN, refer to the common positions agreedby the UNCT, maintaining as priority objectivethe common goals set in the UNDAF and GoB-UN Action Plan.10. The UNCT will ensure that it maintains andfosters open communication and regularinformation sharing with all staff members.The UNCT will also maintain open and regularcommunication with all external stakeholdersand partners. When representing the UNand in the framework of the proceeding ofthe Programme Steering Committee, UNCTmembers will consult prior to meetings inorder to achieve a common position, and willprovide immediate feedback.11. UNCT members are accountable for theirrole in the team. Thus, the RC and UNCTmembers will be appraised, inter alia, on theirperformance in their contribution to the teamand UNCT work plan. The RC is appraised in aninter-agency Regional Director’s Team (RDT)Meeting. UNCT members will be appraised onrole and results in the UNCT by their individualagency’s processes as well as in RDT AppraisalMeetings.The UNCT agrees that the same principlesof interaction will apply to all inter-agencygroups.B. Understanding on the One LeaderBackgroundThe report of the High Level Panel on SystemwideCoherence highlights the importanceof an enhanced authority and accountabilityframework for the Resident Coordinator asthe One Leader to strengthen the coherence,effectiveness and efficiency of the UN at thecountry level. The Participating Organisations inthe One UN initiative in Botswana (henceforthreferred to as “Participating Organisations”) intendto progressively combine their programmes,budget, management practices and officestowards greater coherence and coordinationin support of Botswana’s development agenda.This Memorandum of Understanding betweenthe Participating Organisations embodies thefirst statement of authorities, responsibilities andaccountabilities that will enable the presentsystems and structures to progress towardsDelivering as One. The Participating Organisationshave decided to strengthen the authority,responsibility and accountability of the ResidentCoordinator (RC) in Botswana as follows:Representation1. The UN Resident Coordinator is the designatedRepresentative of the Secretary General andthe leader of the UN Country Team. He/shewill lead the development and managementof the One UN Initiative in Botswana in afully participatory manner that includes allmembers of the UN Country Team (residentand non-resident agencies).2. The RC will ensure effective leadership of theUN Country Team, promote inclusiveness andbe the primary interlocutor for the UN withthe President and Government of Botswana,representing the UN in support of the OneUN Initiative. Such representation doesnot imply the mandate to make unilateralcommitments on behalf of individual UNOrganisations. The Government’s prerogative18. Note on Arbitration mechanism for RC System, Zero plus One draft, 25 October (UNDGO)GoB - UN POP 2010 - 2014 59