One UN Initiative in Viet NamTripartite Results Framework

Nguyen Thi Ngoc VanHead, RCO Malawi

One UN in Viet Nam

• OP1 agreed at TNTF meeting on 12 June 2007

• Subsequently, tripartite agreement reached on Success Criteria to measure progress with UN Reform in Viet Nam

• OP2 expands from 6 to 14 UN organisations

• Development results of OP2 to be measured via monitoring and evaluation system

• Results Framework proposed as a basis for tracking progress with the process of UN Reform in Viet Nam

• Tripartite agreement – GoVN, UNCT, Donors

Rationale for Results Framework

One UN in Viet Nam

UN Reform in Viet Nam

The What

Five outcomes of the One Plan measured by the

Results and Resources Framework

The How

Progress with UN reform in Viet Nam measured by the

Results Framework

One UN in Viet Nam

The How – Five Ones

• One Plan

• One Budget

• One Leader

• One Set of Management Practices

• One House

One UN in Viet Nam

Outcome 1

• Successful implementation of OP2 demonstrates progress with UN reform in Viet Nam

• Measured by

• Programme Coordination Groups

• One Leader

• One Plan Management Plan

• Un-earmarked and multi-year resources for One Plan Fund

One UN in Viet Nam

Outcome 1

• Assumes

• Donor mutual accountability – un-earmarked resources; informed HQs and Permanent Missions

• Efficient flow of funds from Administrative Agent

• Allocation process takes into account low disbursement

• Authority and accountability lines between RC, UNCT and agencies clearly defined and accepted

One UN in Viet Nam

Outcome 2

• One Plan (2011-2015) reflects prioritisation based on SEDP, UN comparative advantage and results of UN Evaluation Group findings

• Measured by

• Roadmap for the One UN in Viet Nam

• Programme Coordination Groups respond to MIC status and UN comparative advantage, deliver on their TOR, and are properly resourced

• Staffing mix able to deliver OP2 and OP (2011-2015)

One UN in Viet Nam

Outcome 2

• Assumes

• “Clarity of Intent” ensured

• Tripartite agreement on UN comparative advantage

• SEDP (2011-2015) clearly articulates GoVN priorities

• Changing outlook for bilateral donors (MIC status for VN) does not inhibit support for One Plan

• UN HR strategy starts now; achieves required skill mix within UN in Viet Nam

One UN in Viet Nam

Outcome 3

• Approach to reducing programmatic and project transaction costs tested by UN agencies and reflected in project outlines from 2010 onwards

• Measured by

• Harmonised Programme and Project Management Guidelines agreed by GoVN and resident ExCom

• Agreement on non-ExCom implementation

• Harmonised Approach to Cash Transfers introduced in all new ExCom projects

One UN in Viet Nam

Outcome 3

• Assumes

• HPPMG clarifies application of rules and regulations by UN and by GoVN

• HQs of resident ExComs authorise use of HPPMG

• Agreement between non-ExCom and GoVN; HPPMG implementation by non-ExCom commences in 2011

One UN in Viet Nam

Outcome 4

• Robust resource allocation process for OP2 and OP (2011-2015) demonstrates capacity to allocate One Plan Funds based on GoVN priorities, UN agency performance and UN comparative advantage

• Measured by

• One Plan Steering Committee operational; One Plan Fund allocation criteria agreed and utilised

• One Plan Fund Mobilisation and Allocation Committee enlarged to include all 14 UN organisations

One UN in Viet Nam

Outcome 4 (cont’d)

• Measured by

• UN Resident Coordinator as One Leader has ultimate authority on allocation from One Plan Fund

• Conflict resolution mechanism in place for One Plan Fund allocation process and other One UN issues

• Monitoring and reporting system operating; annual reviews conducted

• Performance informs One Plan Fund allocations

• Prioritised budget allocations for OP (2011-2015)

One UN in Viet Nam

Outcome 4

• Assumes

• OPSC membership – 4 GACA, 4 UNCT (rotation)

• UN participation on basis of UNCT Code of Conduct

• Consultative Forum ensures stakeholder input to OPSC reviews of OP and to OPF allocation criteria

• OPSC defines priorities, implementation modalities

• OPF allocation criteria prioritise UN comparative advantage, normative mandates and policy advice, based on historic delivery; reform ambition supported

One UN in Viet Nam

Outcome 4

• Assumes

• One Plan Fund transition from OP1 to OP2 achieved

• MoU for One Leader is institutionally sustainable

• Conflict resolution robust enough to avoid escalation

• UN HQs agree to simplified reporting (HPPMG)

• OPFMAC utilises transparent performance info

• HQ/governing bodies change resourcing culture

• Common approach to overheads and cost recovery

One UN in Viet Nam

Outcome 5

• Significant efficiencies demonstrated by end 2010

• Measured by

• Common Service action plan achieves cost savings

• GoVN, UN and Donors share funding of One House

• Refurbishment of UN Apartment Building tendered

• Co-locating 16 resident UN agencies in One House achieves programmatic efficiency, synergies and savings

One UN in Viet Nam

Outcome 5 (cont’d)

• Measured by

• Positive financial return from common services and common support office structure

• Funds saved from operational budgets increase programmatic funding

• Co-location has increased joint programming

• Programme cycle simplified as a result of joint programming

One UN in Viet Nam

Outcome 5

• Assumes

• Integrated support services save costs

• GoVN, UN and Donors fund green UN House

• Co-location fosters common UN identity, maximises inter-agency teamwork; common support office structure established in UN House

• HQs/governing bodies approve switch of savings in admin to programme budgets; no parallel planning

• UNDAF is collapsed into One Plan (2011-2015)

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1. Number of UNCT organizations adhering to the OP-OPF-OL nexus

6 Participating Agencies in July 2007

14 Participating Agencies in May 2008

Integration of 8 Incoming Agencies achieved

2. Composition of OPSC agreed, with representation of GACA and key line ministries

OPSC membership: GACA and 6 OP1 Participating Agencies

OPSC co-chaired by VM MPI and UN RC with equal participation of GACA and UNCT Consultative Forum co-chaired by VM MPI and UN RC and will include GACA and Line Ministries, UN, donors and civil society

Consultative Forum as a platform for stakeholder consultation, partnership building, coordination and consensus-building

3. Policy statement on UN comparative advantages in Viet Nam endorsed

OP1 Roadmap N/A Needed by December 2008, as per Results Framework of the Reform Process

One UN Initiative in Viet Nam

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