Individual Consultancy: Partnerships Consultant for Sahel Countries, Generation Unlimited (GEN U), New York, USA (11.5 months) REQ#546325

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.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, hope...

GenU brings together leaders from governments, UN agencies, the private sector, academia, international and civil society organizations, and young people. The partnership will identify, co-create, resource and scale-up innovative solutions to expand opportunity for young people. Effective programmes will be matched with financing and technical support; investors will find viable solutions to invest in and strong accountability mechanisms that provide adequate assurance of results and fiscal management; and young people will participate meaningfully in the co-creation of solutions, informing, advising and helping implement at every step of the way.

How can you make a difference?

Under the direct supervision of Senior Advisor Partnerships and Resource Mobilization, the consultant will work on developing a partnership and funding model for GenU Sahel’s operational framework, which focuses on building a ready workforce in the sub-region.

This assignment will focus on developing a partnership and funding model for GenU Sahel’s operational framework, which focuses on building a ready workforce in the sub-region. It calls for an urgent, collective, and robust political leadership in Sahel countries. New ways for aligning, amplifying, and multiplying efforts of the public, private and multilateral sectors with and for youth in an innovative partnership paradigm. The partnership model will mobilize catalytic funding to accelerate action in the most vulnerable populations. And with action to align concrete government and organizational commitments with the private sector whose solution oriented products can link youth to opportunities (i.e. employment, entrepreneurship, social impact, skilling, upskilling and reskilling, career awareness, internships, apprenticeships, training, volunteerism, etc.). The model will build on the framework’s guidance on the implementation of this partnership, considering the commitment of the UN Special Coordinator’s office, UN regional offices and Generation Unlimited to intensify efforts to work with youth in the Sahel. Youth will play a key role in the partnership.

Below is a list of possible deliverables and an estimated number of units that may be needed during the assignment.

 

Deliverables	Duration	Deadline
Design management structure to assure timely and quality coordination and collaboration across the GenU Sahel program partnership with all stakeholders involved to ensure coherence, cohesion and strengthened partnerships	Ongoing	Ongoing
Establish diversified sources of development assistance – based on predictable funding and innovation solutions – for the Sahel	Ongoing	Ongoing
Develop and manage GenU Sahel’s strategic partnerships with major donors, foundations, and multinational corporations, to maximize resources and support the achievement of GenU objectives in the Sahel	Ongoing	Ongoing
Explore and develop new global fundraising, engagement, and partnerships initiatives for GenU Sahel	Ongoing	Ongoing
Develop a GenU Sahel program partnerships coordination mechanism with working linkages with other UN, private sector, youth and government partners for expertise and other resources.	Ongoing	Ongoing
Establish a network of key stakeholders to drive and support the initiative	Ongoing	Ongoing
Developed a model for potential public/private investment	Ongoing	Ongoing

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

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in marketing, economics, business administration, communications or other relevant disciplines is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in Partnerships, Fundraising, public policy, international relations, initiatives including adolescents and youth in development and humanitarian contexts.
• Experience and expertise in developing and maintaining good relationships with donors
• The ability to work collaboratively with teams and in a diverse setting
• Fluency in English is required, strong written and verbal competency is necessary
• Working knowledge of another UN language an asset             

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.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
• Works Collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

Functional Competencies

•  Analysing (2)
• Persuading and influencing (1)
• Applying technical expertise (2)
• Learning and researching (2)
• Planning and organizing (1)

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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

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 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.

UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

This position is not considered an elevated risk role. However, UNICEF reserves the right to conduct further vetting/ assessment within the scope of child safeguarding as appropriate.

Remarks:

TIMEFRAME – 11.5 months

• • Anticipated Start date: 6 December 2021
  • End date:  17 November 2022

Payment Methodology:

• 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. Monthly payment will be made, based on monthly tasks and progress reports, approved upon monthly review with supervisor

• You are advised to take into consideration as part of your bid for the assignment the cost of health insurance.

  How to apply: 

• Completed profile in UNICEF’s e-Recruitment system and provide Personal History Form (P11) Upload copy of academic credentials
• Financial proposal that will include:
  • your daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference (can be downloaded here: https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_consultancy_assignments.html 
  • travel costs and daily subsistence allowance, if internationally recruited or travel is required as per TOR.
  • Any other estimated costs: visa, health insurance, and living costs as applicable.
  • Indicate your availability
• Any emergent / unforeseen duty travel and related expenses will be covered by UNICEF.
• At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage inclusive in the financial proposal.

TRAVEL (IF APPLICABLE)

The consultant is expected to work from NYHQ. The actual cost of a Return airplane ticket in Economy class including the visa fee and vaccination costs will be reimbursed in accordance with UNICEF Policy/procedure on official travel.

Health Insurance: 

Consultants and individual contractors are required to certify that they are covered by medical/health insurance. Consultants and individual contractors who are required to travel beyond commuting distance to duty station(s) with hardship ratings other than “H” and “A” shall also certify that their medical/health insurance covers medical evacuations.  UNICEF does not provide or arrange life or health insurance coverage for consultants and individual contractors, and consultants and individual contractors are not eligible to participate in the life or health insurance schemes available to United Nations staff members. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for assuming all costs related to required inoculations, vaccinations and medical examinations and reflect it as part of their bid for the assignment.  ONLY, in case of unforeseen official business travel, actual cost, including the visa fee, vaccination will be reimbursed in accordance with UNICEF Policy/procedure on official travel.

At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage and the consultant must provide proof of health insurance. Consultants and individual contractors are fully responsible for arranging, at their own expense, such life, health and other forms of insurance covering the period of their services as they consider appropriate.

U.S. Visa information, if applicable:  With the exception of the US Citizens, G4 Visa and Green Card holders, should the selected candidate and his/her household members reside in the United States under a different visa, the consultant and his/her household members are required to change their visa status to G4, and the consultant’s household members (spouse) will require an Employment Authorization Card (EAD) to be able to work, even if he/she was authorized to work under the visa held prior to switching to G4.  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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.

If selected for this consultancy, the resulting appointment will be limited to Generation Unlimited (GEN U).