Application Deadline : 24-Oct-21 (Midnight New York, USA)
Time left : 9d 7h 52m
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : International Consultant
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 05-Nov-2021
Duration of Initial Contract : 5th of November 2021 – 30th September 2022
Expected Duration of Assignment : Approximately 100 working days
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
Background
Achieving SDGs alone according to UNCTAD’s World Investment Report will require $3,9 trillion per year between 2015 and 2030 for health, education and infrastructure – leaving a $2.5 trillion annual shortfall relative to the current and forecast commitments of $1,4 trillion. To address the financial gap, new sources of innovative finance models are needed (private and venture capital, P2P lending) as well as impactful partnerships aimed at socially geared investment projects that can leverage private investments alongside official development assistance. Innovative finance models, like crowdfunding (crowdfunding, crowd investment), impact investment, preventative and predictive finance are projected to overtake venture capitalists’ investments and grow over $100 billion as per World Bank statistics by 2020.
The initiative “NGO Empowerment for Poverty Reduction“ (“NGO empowerment”) Program is grounded in the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development, UNDP Digital Strategy, UNDP’s Strategic Plan 2018–2021, and UNDP’s ongoing work to address the challenges in the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region and in other regions as well, based on the work of UNDP Alternative Finance Lab which is a part of UNDP Innovation Team. This initiative builds on the successes of and lessons learned from two phases of the Transformative Governance and Finance Facility projects, and seeks to support mapping and categorizing NGOs, platform-based approach and alternative finance mechanisms in support of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A key part of the project is the design, development and implementation of the Tadamon platform – an aggregating platform for crowdfunding campaigns for CSOs, and creation of Tadamon Digital Crowdfunding Academy, online training for NGOs/CSOs and UNDP Country Offices. Tadamon Accelerator is the new activity within the project, that will be focusing on 50 innovative CSOs to go through the acceleration program.
The initiative “Crowdfunding Academy“ builds on the successes of and lessons learned from two phases of the Transformative Governance and Finance Facility projects, and it is a continuation of work that BERA and UNDP Istanbul Regional Hub (IRH) started in the last half of 2020, together with Executive Office, RBEC, and RBAS led a revitalization of UNDP’s offer for individual giving. 15 campaigns were launched through this initiative—and several more by country offices on other platforms—with impressive results.
A key part of these projects is the design, development and implementation of the digital crowdfunding training program and campaigns to support UNDP Country Offices. In this context, we are looking for the Digital Crowdfunding Academy E – Learning Consultant who will, under the guidance of the project coordinator from IRH work on supporting the “Crowdfunding Academy” project through outreach and creation of digital content for Digital Crowdfunding Academy.
Duties and Responsibilities
In this context, we are looking for the Consultant who will, under the guidance of the Project Coordinator work on following deliverables:
Onboarding process for capacity building program Digital Crowdfunding Academy
Implement Digital Crowdfunding Academy with close work with mentors and UNDP Country Offices from second and third cohort of participants; and one Crowdfunding Academy on a country level. Working with the platform manager on making sure that the training content is being uploaded by training participants, approved by the team and sent back to training participants. Assist with SparkBlue and Kaya platform management and onboarding for mentors so they have access to content and participants homework. Support UNDP COs with all relevant questions regarding Digital Crowdfunding Academy. Create process and campaign templates for next Crowdfunding Academies to happen in 2022.
Administrative support with organizing the Crowdfunding Academy weekly Webinars and campaigns
Support “Crowdfunding Academy” team with administrative assisting and implementing up to twelve webinars (12) and eight (8) crowdfunding campaigns. Present Digital Crowdfunding Academy activities for UNDP Country Offices and partners.
Expected Deliverables for (Consultant)
Under the overall supervision of the Project Coordinator, the consultant will be responsible for the following deliverables:
Deliverables
Output
Deadline
Payment Schedule
Onboarding process for capacity building program Digital Crowdfunding Academy on SparkBlue and Kaya platform
Task 1 (60% of the time, app. 60 days): Implement Digital Crowdfunding Academy onboarding with close work with mentors and UNDP Country Offices from second cohort in September 2021. Support SparkBlue platform manager on making sure that all content is relevant, updated and accessible to all participants. Support mentors and make sure that they have access to content and participants homework. Support UNDP COs with all relevant questions regarding Digital Crowdfunding Academy.
1. Deliverable 1: 20% payable after successful onboarding of Digital Crowdfunding Academies in first cohort (Cohort 1) – app. 20 days
Output 1: Report on First Digital Crowdfunding Academy with highlighting all the produced campaigns, including all links, visual and video materials; and lessons learned from the training process
30 December 2021
20%
2. Deliverable 2: 20% payable after onboarding of Digital Crowdfunding Academies in second cohort (Cohort 2) – app. 20 days
Output 2: Report on Second Digital Crowdfunding Academy with highlighting all the produced campaigns, including all links, visual and video materials; and lessons learned from the training process
30 April 2022
20%
3. Deliverable 3: 20% payable after onboarding of one Crowdfunding Academies on a country level – app. 20 days
Output 3: Report on one country level Crowdfunding Academy with highlighting all the produced campaigns, including all links, visual and video materials; and lessons learned from the training process
30 June 2022
20%
Administrative support with organizing the Crowdfunding Academy weekly Webinars
Task 2 (40% of the time, app.40 days): Support “Crowdfunding Academy” team with assisting and implementing up to twelve (12) webinars in 2021 and 2022. Present Digital Crowdfunding Academy activities for UNDP Country Offices and partners.
4. Deliverable 4: 20% payable after implementing six Crowdfunding Academy weekly webinars – app. 20 days
Output 4: Report concluded after six weekly webinars within Crowdfunding Academy; including all the links, materials exchanged, and lessons learned.
30 December 2021
20%
5. Deliverable 5: 20% payable after eight crowdfunding campaigns that will go live at Give UNDP platform – app. 20 days by 30 July 2022
Output 5: Report concluded after eight campaigns are online crowdfunding platform.
30 July 2022
20%
Payment
Payment will be released upon successful delivery of the deliverables and confirmation by the certifying officer – Project Coordinator.
Competencies
Ability to multi-task;
Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication skills;
Strong skills and knowledge in qualitative and quantitive research methods
Ability to plan and organize her/his work efficient in observing deadlines and achieving results;
Strong analytical skills, including ability to produce high quality reports and knowledge products;
Time management and organizational skills, with the ability to undertake multiple tasks and deliver under pressure.
Perfect reporting skills
Required Skills and Experience
Required Skills and Experience
Education
Master degree or graduate degree in business, communication or any related field;
Work Experience
At least 1 year of experience in social media, marketing or relevant field
At least 1 year experience with coaching, with Training Programs and Educational Academies
Familiarity in working with disadvantage groups (disabled people, refugees…) is an added value
Familiarity with developing crowdfunding campaigns is an added value
Language Requirements
Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal are a requirement.
Evaluation of Applicants
Individual consultants will be evaluated based on a cumulative analysis taking into consideration the combination of the applicants’ qualifications and financial proposal.
The award of the contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, and
b) Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical (P11 desk reviews and interviews) and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.
Only candidates who will get at least 70% of points in desk review (Criteria A-E) will be invited for interviews. Only candidates who will get at least 70% of points in technical evaluation (Criteria A-F) will be considered for financial evaluation.
Technical Criteria – 70% of total evaluation – max. 35 points:
Criteria A – (desk review) Master degree or graduate degree in business, communication or any related field;. – max points: 5;
Criteria B – (desk review) At least 1 year of experience in social media, marketing or relevant field – max points: 5;
Criteria C– (desk review) At least 1 year experience with coaching, with Training Programs and Educational Academies – max points: 10;
Criteria D – (desk review) Familiarity in working with disadvantage groups (disabled people, refugees…) is an added value – max points: 5;
Criteria E – (desk review) Familiarity with developing crowdfunding campaigns is an added value- max points: 5;
Criteria F – (interviews) Fluency in English – max points: 5.
Financial Criteria – 30% of total evaluation – max. 15 points.
Application procedures
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WHEN SUBMITTING THE OFFER
Cover letter explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for the advertised position, personal CV including at list 3 references and a brief methodology on how you will approach and conduct the work. Please paste the letter into the “Resume and Motivation” section of the electronic application.
Filled P11 form including past experience in similar projects and contact details of referees
(blank form can be downloaded from http://europeandcis.undp.org/files/hrforms/P11_modified_for_SCs_and_ICs.doc); please upload the P11 instead of your CV.
Financial Proposal in US$* – specifying a total lump sum amount for the tasks specified in this announcement. The financial proposal shall include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (number of anticipated working days, per diems and any other possible costs).
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please make sure you have provided all requested materials.
Payments will be made only upon confirmation of UNDP on delivering on the contract obligations in a satisfactory manner.
Individual Consultants are responsible for ensuring they have vaccinations/inoculations when travelling to certain countries, as designated by the UN Medical Director. Consultants are also required to comply with the UN security directives set forth under dss.un.org
General Terms and conditions as well as other related documents can be found under: http://on.undp.org/t7fJs.
Qualified women and members of minorities are encouraged to apply.
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