Consultant for CSR Fund Dialogue

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT) Duty Station: Hanoi Job Family: Culture Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 27-04-2021 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- **A.Background** One of the top emerging actors in the Vietnamese private sector, SOVICO Group has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to the nation’s sustainable development as part of its overall business model with a legacy of grants to different social, sports and cultural activities that demonstrate the importance of responsible business to the Group. Now, at the start of a new decade, with SOVICO Group able to expand its growth regionally and internationally, it can further position itself as a leader among Vietnamese corporations. The partnership signed in September 2020 between SOVICO Group and with the United Nations (UN) in Viet Nam marks an important milestone that highlights this global perspective of SOVICO Group and the values of its leadership. With the UN partnership now established, it is timely that the new vision established by SOVICO Group’s leadership be articulated into concrete actions, including the creation of a fund which will allow the Group to invest in actions that support the sustainable development of Viet Nam in areas of particular interest to the group e.g. youth, heritage etc. Long Description ---------------- In this regard, a strategic dialogue towards an innovative corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy for SOVICO Group is organized with the following objectives: 1. Examine relevant international examples of major corporate funds/foundations and provide suggestions to SOVICO Group’s proposed fund; 2. Receive the inputs of SOVICO Group leadership and that of its member companies required to establish the vision and focus of the Fund. 3. Understand the related requirements which such funds entail as part of responsible business practice. Long Description ---------------- **B. Key assignments** 1\. Conduct research and design a strategic dialogue on CSR Strategy for approximately 50 high-level executives of a corporation (1 day) 2\. Prepare presentation slides and materials (2 days) 3\. Deliver presentations and facilitate the discussions that follow the presentations at the dialogue (1 day) C. Deliverables 1\. Presentation slides and materials 2\. Deliver presentation at the dialogue 3\. Facilitate the discussions at the dialogue Long Description ---------------- **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Accountability (C) Communication (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) Building partnerships (M) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- - At least master’s degree in Social Science, Business Management, Finance or Communication (A master’s degree can be substituted by over 20 years of work experiences) - Over 15 years of experiences in providing consultation and management services in the field of corporate social responsibility, responsible business, public private partnership - Demonstrated experiences in strategic high-level meeting facilitation, international principles and frameworks policy advisory, and strategic consultation for public and private sectors **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- **BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS** ----------------------------- It is estimated that the Consultant will work intermittenly for maximum 4 working days within the contract duration from April to July 2021. Please submit a financial proposal including proposed daily rate of consultancy fee and number of working days. If you have difficulty in attaching the financial proposal to an on-line application, please submit your financial proposal via email to [email protected] **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the [UNESCO careers website.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) No modifications can be made to the application submitted. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. 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