Consultancy (11.5 months) for Project Support to Deputy Director (Private Sector Fundraising & Partnerships) Office, Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP)

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

The Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships (PSFP) section within PFP works with National Committees and UNICEF country offices to maximize financial and non-financial support for children.

Over the past two years, the amount of workload associated with the Deputy Director (PSFP)’s office has increased greatly, and, as PSFP is the largest and most impacted section within PFP, the office is now required to co-lead PFP’s engagement in the organizational change initiative.

In addition, a number of other specific projects need support, including the preparation of the private sector RM strategy for COVAX, the Fundraising Leadership programme, the Acceleration and Adaptation change programme.

Appropriate backfill and better directed resource is needed to ensure the DD’s office operates effectively to both lead and proactively support the full section in delivering results for children. We are seeking for a consultant temporarily to provide surge support for a period. 

How can you make a difference?

The consultant is expected to provide project and surge support to the Planning Manager in the DD (PSFP)’s office.  

MAIN TASKS

• Support various project teams in moving these projects forward.
• Support the Planning Manager in the monitoring of the PSFP Section expenditure budget.
• Support the Planning Manager in coordinating PSFP elements of the 2022-25 strategic plan.
• Co-ordinate the development and monitoring of the risk management matrix.
• Support the Fundraising Think Tank in taking notes and ensuring follow up actions are taken.  

DELIVERABLES

• Effective project management and support of key projects within the section.
• Full visibility on the state of play vis a vis section budgets during the consultancy period.
• Proactive engagement and contribution of the PSFP section in both the strategic planning and the organisational change management processes.
• Updated 2021 risk matrix that reflects the risks of the section well and is managed proactively.
• Effective working of the Think Tank and wider relations with Fundraising Directors.
• Effective preparation for, and follow up from, key meetings e.g. presentation decks prepared, brief notes written and shared quickly, proactive follow up taken.

ESTIMATED DURATION OF THE CONTRACT AND PROPOSAL

It is anticipated that this contract will run for 11.5 months, tentatively starting in December 2020.

REPORTING TO 

Planning Manager within the Deputy Director (Private Sector Fundraising & Partnerships) office, PFP

WORKPLACE

Colleagues are based out of the Geneva HQ office of UNICEF, but given the current situation, remote working is acceptable. 

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

• A first level university degree in management, development, humanities or other related area is required.
• At least five years of project management and delivery experience, ideally in a marketing environment is required.
• Some knowledge of private sector fundraising and partnerships is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with UNICEF, particularly the Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division, would be a bonus.
• Fluency in English is required.

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.

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

Remarks: Please indicate your ability, availability and gross daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above (including travel and daily subsistence allowance, if applicable).  Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered. Also, please mention the earliest date you can start.

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. 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.

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.