Call for Roster: to support the needs of the UNICEF country offices in building partnerships with private and public sectors and IFIs as well as in mobilizing resources within the Europe and Central Asia region and beyond

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

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia, Partnerships Section is seeking an expressions of interest (EOI) from qualified Individual consultants to support the needs of the country offices in building partnerships with private and public sectors and IFIs as well as in mobilizing resources within the region and beyond. Individual consultants that meet the requirements of this EOI will be placed on a roster and may be invited to submit proposals related to digital health planning, design and deployment for which specific Terms of Reference would be provided.

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

• An advanced university degree (Masters or Higher) is required in one of the following fields: business administration, international relations, political science, international law, communications, international development, fundraising; or another relevant technical field
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public affairs, programme management, resource mobilization, external relations, human rights, child rights and business, corporate responsibility, or other relevant area.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public affairs, programme management, resource mobilization, external relations, human rights, child rights and business, corporate responsibility, or other relevant area.
• In-depth knowledge of partnership development and resource mobilization; advanced skills in proposals/reports writing; previous successful experience in developing partnership, resource mobilization or fundraising strategies; human rights, children’s rights and business, or responsible business conduct; knowledge of the donor landscape in ECA countries and the work of UNICEF at CO level, is considered an asset; relevant marketing/business experience is considered an asset. 
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.  
• Fluency in English is required, knowledge of other UN languages considered 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.

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.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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.