Consultant Reports Officer, NO-B, Monrovia, Liberia; Office of the Representative, 6 months (onsite)

Contract

This is a NO-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-2 contracts.

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, programme delivery*****!***

Purpose of the Assignment:

Under the general supervision of the Resource Mobilization Specialist, P-3, the consutlant will assist the office to strengthen, streamline and systemise donor reporting, proposals and regular donor communication efforts with government, donors (public and private) and key stakeholders. The consultant, together with programmes/sections, will support in donor reporting, development of proposals and maintain a country level donor reporting and management system and any additional duties required to strengthen outreach and partnership and collaboration activities with government donors, private sector and other key stakeholders.

Given this is the first year of full implementation of the partnerships and resource mobilization strategy, additional capacity and support is required to strengthen donor engagement to maintain resources and increase and expand partnership opportunities for the Liberia Country Office.

Basic Objectives of Consultancy:

• Support in the implementation of the Partnerships and Resource Mobilization strategy.
• Together with the Resource Mobilization Specialist, assist programmes/section in developing fundraising proposals and reports. Support in the coordination of meetings to maintain close collaboration with donors, National Committees, as well as with groups and organizations including the private sector and multi-stakeholder platforms, whose support is essential to the achievement of reporting and advocacy objectives.
• Support the office in maintaining a data reporting and management system. Maintain the donor reporting schedule and provide timely reminders.

Objective 1: Support the Resource Mobilization Specialist in the development and update of work plans for each section for the effective implementation of the office’s Partnerships and Resource Mobilization strategy.

Key Activities/Tasks

Outputs/Deliverables

Time Frame

1. Work with individual sections/units to support the development of section specific work plans to support in the activation and implementation of the country Partnerships & Resource Mobilization strategy at the programmatic level.

2. Support in the quarterly review and realignment of work plans according to funding changes and programmatic needs aligned to the CPD.

3. Delivery of 2–3-page work plan for each section according to the template.

4. Quarterly review with sections/units and programme to ensure work plans and funding gaps are updated.

1-2 months and updated on a quarterly basis.

Objective 2: Together with the Resource Mobilization Specialist, assist programmes/section in developing fundraising proposals and reports according to templates. Support in the coordination of meetings to maintain close collaboration with donors, National Committees, as well as with groups and organizations including the private sector and multi-stakeholder platforms, whose support is essential to the achievement of reporting and advocacy objectives.

Key Activities/Tasks

Outputs/Deliverables

Time frame

1. Support the fundraising proposal development process and review in compliance with UNICEF standards and donor requirements.

2. Support the donor reporting process as required.

3. Delivery of proposals as required by opportunities identified by Resource Mobilization Specialist together with Programme colleagues.

4. Delivery of donor reports for timely internal review according to template guidelines.

Reports and proposals as required according to agreements with donors and template guidelines.

Objective 3: Support the office in maintaining a data reporting and management system. Maintain the donor reporting schedule and provide timely reminders and conduct a quality check for donor reports in terms of conformity with original proposals, fund utilization, and results. Ensures that all donor reports are sent on time.

Key Activities/Tasks

Outputs/Deliverables

Time frame

1. Keep data reporting and management system updated and share reminders on reports due.

2. Follow up with teams on reports to ensure timely internal delivery of reports.

3. Improved delivery of reports internally, by ensuring submission to Representative 1 week before deadline.

4. Up to date reporting and management system.
5. Updated donor, focal points contact list.

According to reporting deadlines both internal and external.

Monthly basis.

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

Qualification:

Education:

• A university degree in Communications, Social Sciences, Marketing, Economics, Public Relations or related field; Professional work experience in the donor reporting, programming of development projects, donor relations would be an asset.

Professional/Technical Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years progressively responsible professional work experience in communications, reporting, programme monitoring and evaluation or relationship management. International experience, some of which is gained in a developing country is desirable and preferable. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is an asset.
• Knowledge of: The donor and development landscape in Liberia or WCAR region is an asset. Information Management System technical expertise and experience is an asset.

Language:

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.
• He/she must be able to work well across different teams and maintain a flexible approach and will have frequent internal contact with staff at all levels and functional areas, to exchange and obtain information, as needed to complete work assignments.

General Terms and Conditions of the Contract:

• Under the consultancy agreements, payment is deliverable based as defined in the Terms of Reference.
• All remuneration must be within the contract agreement.
• No contract may commence unless the contract is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant/contractor.
• Consultants will not have supervisory responsibilities or authority on UNICEF budget.
• Consultant will be required to sign the Health statement for consultants/Individual contractor prior to taking up the assignment, and to document that they have appropriate health insurance, including Medical Evacuation.
• Mention is it as per the General Terms and Conditions of the Contract.

For every child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

• Builds & Maintains Partnerships.
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness & Ethical Awareness.
• Drive to Achieve Results for Impact.
• Innovates and Embraces Change.
• Manages Ambiguity and Complexity.
• Thinks and Acts Strategically.
• Works Collaboratively with others

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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.

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.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. The candidate may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).

For every child, a future!