Consultancy to organize conferences on Corporate and Philanthropic Culture, LACRO PANAMA (6 months)

UNICEF promotes the rights and welfare of all children and adolescents in everything we do. Together with our allies, we work in 190 countries and territories to transform this commitment into practical actions that benefit all children, especially focusing our efforts on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded, worldwide.

UNICEF has a growing experience of engaging and working with and on business. There is a strong need to align colleagues on the ambition, programmatic contribution, and mechanisms of engaging with business, across the region and across UNICEF areas (Private Fundraising and Partnership, Programme, Operation, Communications, and senior management).

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

And we never give up.

For every child, hope

The Regional Office of Latin America and the Caribbean of UNICEF (LACRO) works to build a corporate and philanthropic culture aimed at building spaces for the development of the CDN and where the private sector is an agent of change in the LAC countries. PFP actions in the region work to increase resources for UNICEF programs but also to improve non-financial collaboration with companies, foundations and private sector agents, improving value chains, self-regulation, public-private collaborations and in general development of the SDGs, especially on  SDG # 17.

In this line of action and understanding that it is essential to improve the culture of philanthropy and corporate development, that is why we propose a series of actions that allow us to raise the debate around culture and the relations between the private sector and UNICEF.

How can you make a difference?

Under the guidance of the Private Fundraising and Partnerships Unit of the UNICEF Latin America and the Caribbean office, the selected consultant would support the preparation and coordination of the UNICEF 2 High level conferences in the region , looking for allies to support and sponsor our HLCF.

Specific tasks:

• Concept and Branding: Define the concept and branding for the High-level corporate forum (HLCF) making it attractive to corporate new prospects, allies, foundations, etc.
• Active search for sponsorships for the 2 sessions in collaboration with the CO and RO
• Sessions structure and content: Under the leadership of the Corporate and foundations colleagues, and in collaboration with Fundraising teams in LACRO, coordinate the preparation of the sessions, involving COs and program specialist in LACRO to determine topics, speakers, communication strategy, etc.
• Logistics of the conference: Coordinate with the COs selected the invitation and registration for the HLCF.
• Reporting: Consolidate a memory of the conferences, in English, to be shared to colleagues in the region and Headquarters.

Expected results:

• Mapping of opportunities (allies, corporate platforms Cos, …)
• Programmatic vision, document of the topic
• Strategic Paper, design 2 events: objectives, goals, strategies, audiences, ….
• 2 events done (# participants, New allies, report/evaluation from the 2 sessions)
• Reporting from the perspective of new prospect an in relation with the “strategic paper”

Deliverables
Description	Duration [in days]	Expected deadline
Concept and Branding Define branding for 2 HLCF, mapping possible allies and sponsors (01 November 2021) Contact COs to determine which Cos are interested (December 2021-January 2022) Sponsors and commitments (HLCF February / April 2022)	6 months	May 2022
Sessions content Prepare the topics for the debate with the Cos and LACRO PFP (01 November 2021) Ongoing dialogue with colleagues in LACRO and Cos (HLCF February / April 2022) Feedback from Cos (May 2022)	5 months	May 2022
Logistics To prepare agenda, speakers and registration (01 November 2021) Prepare sessions / dynamics (December 2021-January 2022) Preparation calls with speakers (December 2021-January 2022) Logistical coordination during the HLCF (HLCF February / April 2022)	6 months	May 2022
Reporting Design feedback survey for participants (December 2021-January 2022) Collect feedback from participants (HLCF February / April 2022) Final Report with main takeaways (May 2022)	5 months	May 2022

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications: 

Education University degree in Non-profit Management, Marketing, Communication, Business Administration, social issues, cooperation for developments or another relevant field. (*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 4 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.)

Relevant undergraduate education, with experience on consulting

Work Experience:

• Proven experience in the search for sponsors for this type of events and conferences. Proven experience in PS

• Proven experience in the development of actions with companies and private sector agents such as chambers of commerce, platforms.

• Having a network of contacts in the region for the development of HLCPs is an asset

Languages:

Full proficiency in Spanish, written and spoken is required. Good knowledge of the English language is desirable

Technical knowledge (if applicable):

 

• Excellent inter-personal and networking skills (ability to build engagement and commitment)

• Proven track record of working with deadlines

• knowledge of the SDGs and the role of the private sector in their development

Other skills and attributes (optional):

Strong analytical skills and problem-solving mind oriented. Experience on sponsorships activities, soft skills. Experiences in working in/with PS Excellent communication skills, (both written and oral) to translate complicated business requirements into technical based language, and vice versa.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

UNICEF competencies: building and maintains partnerships, demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness, drive to achieve results for impact, innovates and embraces change, manages ambiguity and complexity, thinks and acts strategically, works collaboratively with others.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

Administrative details:

Supervision: The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Regional Chief of PSF and partnerships within the UNICEF PFP Unit of LAC Regional Office.

Workplace: Home-based / Office-Based, both options are acceptable, or a mix of both.

Travel will be covered by UNICEF as per policy.

• Travel costs will be estimated and added to the contract once they are determined based on UNICEF Financial Rules and Regulations.

• For agreed country visits, the contractor/consultant will be responsible in administering their own travel. UNICEF will reimburse travel related expenses based on actual costs or on the below criteria whichever is lower and upon presentation of receipts.

• Any travel involved should be budgeted according to UN Travel Standards as a ceiling.

• UN Secretariat Administrative Instruction on Official Travel, ST/AI/2013/3: Sect. 4, para. 4.2, numerals (d) and (e)

• For information on Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA), can be found on the International Civil Service Commission website (all countries and destinations can be found by navigating on the map).

How to Apply? Application should be submitted online and should include: Resume, Cover Letter, University Diploma and Financial proposal. Qualified candidates are requested to submit monthly fees in their financial proposal.

Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant.

Duration of contract: Estimated start date of this consultancy is the first week of December 2021 for a period of 6 months.

Vacancy Announcement Remarks:

Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted. UNICEF reserves the right to make additional assessment of the pre-selected candidates, if needed UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.