Consultancy - Review, Development & Design of UNICEF Namibia Public & Private Partnership Resource Mobilization Strategy and Action Plan 2021 - 2023, Windhoek, Namibia

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BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION

Since 2009 Namibia has been classified as an Upper-Middle Income Country (UMIC) by World Bank definition. In 2020 the country’s GNI per capita was 4,520 USD, which places Namibia in the lower ranks of the UMIC classification, registering a decline compared to the peak of 5,950 USD in 2013.

Since independence the country’s economy has grown at an average of 4.5% per year (ISS 2017), due to the extractive industries and tourism. Poverty rates have also declined significantly since the 90s and the country scores highly in international governance-related indexes.

However, persistent pockets of poverty, unemployment and staggering inequalities are lingering development challenges in Namibia in spite of its UMIC status. For instance, whilst progress has been made in reducing monetary poverty at 17.4%, multidimensional poverty remains high at 43.1%, with children experiencing disproportionally high levels of multidimensional poverty at 51.3% (NSA 2021). In addition, the country features one of the most unequal distributions of wealth with a national Gini coefficient index of 0.572 (NDP 5), and a rural/urban and inter-regional divide.

With 66 percent of the population under the age of 30, youth unemployment is as high as 46.1 percent[1]. The economic growth led by the mining industry has not led to the development of a manufacturing sector, with little significant job creation. Scarce resilience to rising natural disasters (recurring droughts and flooding) increases vulnerability to poverty and reinforces the push to rural-urban migration.

The country has made positive progress in education since independence. The net enrolment ratio (NER) for primary education increased from 94.8% in 2016 to 99% in 2018. However the gross enrolment ratio (GER) shows signs of deteriorating between 2016 and 2018, particularly for earlier years.

At the same time, key health indicators have deteriorated with periodic outbreaks of communicable diseases including the current COVID-19 pandemic, which is contributing to reversals in the gains made in public health. Maternal mortality rate is currently estimated at 210 per 100 000 live births, while under five mortality is 42.4 deaths per 1000 live births. HIV epidemic is estimated by UNAIDS to be 8.3% among the general population as of 2020.

Violence against children is common, causing stress, anxiety and physical harm. The magnitude of sexual violence is of concern. According to police statistics from 2003 to 2007, 40% of reported rape survivors are children. The Ministry of Health and Social Services found in a small-scale study that 27.4% of children under 12 reported being forced to have sexual intercourse. Experiences of forced sex were equally common among boys and girls.

Supporting the government to better respond to the aforementioned development challenges for children, in line with the CPD, requires substantial financial resources. Over the past 2 and a half years, UNICEF’s resource mobilization efforts have generated funds of US$2.million per annum, against planned resources ceiling of Us$6 million per annum, reflecting the continued challenge of mobilizing resources for an upper middle-income country. To date the Country Office has been raising funds primarily from a variety of governments, national committees and thematic funds. There is therefore an opportunity to expand the current pool and tap into the Private sector locally and regionally to mobilize and leverage resources for children, but first, a compressive resource mobilization strategy needs to be developed.

It is against this background that the Communication Section of UNICEF Namibia seeks to engage a consultant who is experienced in producing resource mobilization strategies that will include a concise and doable plan that would be implemented in the next three years.

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[1] According to The Namibia Labour Force Survey 2018 Report by the NSA

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Objectives and expected results:

The main goal of this consultancy is to produce a resource mobilization strategy document that will assist the Namibia Country Office to mobilize and leverage financial and non-financial resources for children through the engagement of public and private sectors.

The strategy should articulate and include the scaling up of high impact interventions to accelerate progress on Child Survival and Development, Adolescents Development and Participation, Child Friendly Environment including Humanitarian needs in Namibia, in support of the Government’s efforts to meet the child-related Sustainable Development Goals and United Nation’s Partnership Assistance Framework (UNPAF) objectives, taking into account the landscape of an upper middle income country with huge disparities. It should also include a comprehensive business engagement strategy aligned with UNICEF’s Business for Results global approach and based on the findings of the private sector landscape analysis for Namibia.

The main expected outputs are:

• A well-articulated country programme public and private sector partnerships and engagement resource mobilization strategy, which includes the implementation plan and time frame, based on the GRN-UNICEF 2019 - 2023 country programme of cooperation.
• Comprehensive business engagement strategy aligned with the Business for Results global approach based on the findings of the private sector landscape analysis for Namibia. This strategy shall include clear entry points, opportunities and an action plan for the upcoming 2 years on how to achieve this vision.
• The strategy should also be supported by a Power Point Presentation articulating the strategy to be used for resource mobilization and leveraging
• As part of the strategy, a section using infographics illustrating the financial needs of the four programme components i.e. Child survival and development, Adolescents Development and Participation, Child Friendly Environment and Programme Effectiveness.
• The final public and private sector partnerships and resource mobilization strategy document should be designed and laid out and ready for printing

Main tasks

1. Landscape Analysis: Desk review of the current Country Office Resource Mobilization Strategy and review (global and regional) other relevant and existing high quality resource mobilization strategies to identity a suitable model and good practices for the Namibia Country Office which will be employed in the development of a resource mobilization strategy. This also includes the review and adoption of the private sector landscape analysis commissioned by UNICEF Regional Office for Namibia.
2. Interview of key stakeholders: The consultant will interview relevant Programme staff including the Representative, Deputy Representative and Heads of Sections. Key Government Officials, especially from the Ministry of Finance and the National Planning Commission (to inform leveraging of domestic resources for children), past and Present UNICEF Donors, Private Sector companies should also be interviewed. Organize a consultation with business stakeholders, particularly but not exclusively to the members of the CEO council, to prioritize key areas for collaborative action, support and further engagement.
3. Regional Synergies: Liaising with the Regional Team based in Nairobi, for insights on the Upper Middle income country’s Resource Mobilization Strategy, lessons learnt and opportunities for raising funds for Namibia in the regional and MICs context.
4. Development of the strategy for two and a half years which outlines the modalities of partnerships and resource mobilization geared towards public and private donors, government and civil society, at national and international levels. The strategy should include a section illustrating the financial needs and also the key areas of private sector engagement in support (financial and non-financially) of the four programme components i.e. Child survival and development, Adolescents Development and Participation, Child Friendly Environment and Programme Effectiveness. The business engagement piece of the strategy (including its action plan) shall be linked to the Business for Results frameworks and existing guidance.
5. Develop a plan which includes a roadmap/timeline/ responsibilities and M&E recommendations for a successful implementation and visibility of results. This shall also include a cultivation plan to further the engagement of 5-10 business stakeholders to get the buy-in and support the implementation of the strategy and action plan in the upcoming years
6. Design and lay-out of the final document

Based on the final public and private sector partnerships and engagement resource mobilization strategy, develop a Power Point Presentation geared for Donors and Partners to be used by the Country Office.

Expected DELIVERABLES

Note: This time line excludes the 2 weeks set aside by the CO for inputs and comments before final delivery of the end products

Tasks

End Product/Deliverables

Days

Payment

1. Develop and submit an inception report outlining the plan on how the consultancy will be approached - the proposed methodology, key deliverables and timelines

• Submission of a detailed inception report

5 days

2. Conduct a desktop review of current Country Office Resource Mobilization strategy and other regional and global Resource Mobilization Strategies including relevant materials

Interview all relevant stakeholders including stakeholder to ascertain their funding focus

• Submission of Landscape analysis document of the global, regional and national trends in resource mobilization
• Submission of documented interviews and consultation of stakeholders including – government, private sector, donors and UNICEF Heads of Sections

20 days

40%

3. Draft and present the country office public and private sector partnerships resource mobilization strategy,

• A Draft public and private partnerships resource mobilization Strategy

15 days

4. Using the finalized public and private sector partnerships resource mobilization strategy, develop a PPP, targeting donors, Private sector and National Committees

• Power Point Presentation and Package linked to the final Public and Private sector partnerships Resource mobilization Strategy,

5 days

60%

5. Incorporate inputs/comments and finalize the country office public and private sector partnerships resource mobilization strategy, including the PPP and related Package

• Ready to print designed public and private partnerships resource mobilization Strategy which articulates programme/issue specific strategies and implementation plan/roadmap; infographics illustrating financial needs of the four programme components; comprehensive business engagement pointers, aligned with the Business for Results global approach, M&E and a PowerPoint presentation

10 days

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

An advanced university degree in relevant disciplines of communication, marketing, international relations or other equivalent studies;

• A minimum of 8 years of professional work experience in the area of communication; resource mobilization, public and private partnerships, experience in developing countries, preferably with UNICEF and/or international development agency or NGO.
• Practical experience in developing resource mobilization/fundraising strategies for social development programmes;
• Excellent knowledge of computer use particularly the editing of texts and images (Microsoft Office applications including Publisher and Photo editing software), InDesign, communication applications and Internet navigation;
• Proven skills in communication, lay-out and design, networking, advocacy and negotiation;
• Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form and to produce reports in a timely manner;
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team in an international, multicultural and interdisciplinary environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization;
• Independent and creative thinking;
• Excellent writing skills in English.

ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES

Work relationships:

• The consultant will work under the overall supervision of the UNICEF Communication, Advocacy and Partnership Specialist. She/he will meet regularly with the UNICEF Country Representative, Heads of Sections and Programme Officers for their inputs on the strategy.
• The consultant will not be provided any equipment, office space or other services by UNICEF

Travel:

This consultancy will be conducted remotely, with no travel required.

Medical Insurance:

Consultants are required to certify that they are covered by medical/health insurance. Consultants who are required to travel beyond commuting distance to duty station(s) shall also certify that their medical/health insurance covers medical evacuations.

UNICEF recourse in case of unsatisfactory performance:

Payment will only be made for work satisfactorily completed and accepted by UNICEF

Note - UNICEF will cover the printing cost for the strategy. All pictures and materials prepared/used will remain the sole property of UNICEF. The above final deliverables should be presented in soft copy.

RISKS

Impact of COVID on staff and all those engaged, might hamper the timely completion of the consultancy. This will be mitigated by adjusting the timeline to enable full completion and delivery of quality product.

UNICEF will also provide the consultant with all relevant and needed documents required to successfully complete the deliverables.

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

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HOW TO APPLY

Qualified and interested candidates can access UNICEF’s vacancies at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/ to submit online application before the closing date of submissions.

Please submit expression of interest together with:

• A cover letter, no longer than 1 page, and curriculum vitae showing how the consultant meets the required qualifications, experience and expertise
• Examples of previous work
• Separate submission of technical proposal and Financial submission.
• A financial proposal/budget must include all expenses related to the assignment (e.g. daily consultancy fee, travel, etc.)

Applications submitted without a fee/ rate will not be considered.

Evaluation Weighting

70% - Technical

30% - Financial

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:

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.

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