Donor reporting and resource mobilization support (International Individual Contractor), Damascus-Syria, 6 months (Remote)

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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, a voice.

BACKGROUND (RATIONALE AND CONTEXT):

After more than ten years of crisis, Syria continues to be one of the most complex and unpredictable contexts to operate. The scale, severity and complexity of the humanitarian needs remain extensive, particularly for children, about 6 million children remaining in need of continued and immediate humanitarian assistance. In addition, a decade of war has also left public services decimated – more than 50 per cent of health facilities are non-functional and 30 per cent of schools are non-functional.

For a majority of the country’s population, the primary challenge lies in rebuilding lives and livelihoods within a context of a severe economic crisis and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic after nearly a decade of conflict, where more than half the country’s population has been forced to flee their homes.

As part of the development of the evolving operating environment, Syria Country Office (SCO) has revised its Partnership and Resource Mobilization strategy in early 2021. While humanitarian funding for a continued large-scale emergency response will remain the focus of the strategy, efforts will be undertaken to focus on resilience-based programming as part of the inter-agency Humanitarian Response Plan for Syria.

Given the particularly challenging environment for children in Syria as well as the unpredictability of the current global aid environment, SCO is seeking an experienced Individual Contractor to support the additional proposal development, donor reporting and overall resource mobilization efforts of UNICEF through the Whole of Syria approach.

How can you make a difference?

OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

Under overall guidance of the Partnerships Manager/SCO and the direct supervision of the Partnerships Specialist, the incumbent will support the development and quality assurance of donor reporting and resource mobilization materials related to all programmes for UNICEF Syria, including cross-border operations.

SECTION IN CHARGE:

Partnerships and Resource Mobilization

LOCATION / DURATION:

On-site working days: None

Off-site working days: Six months, on full-time basis (Remote/Work from home)

Field Missions/Travel: None

SUPERVISOR:

Partnerships Specialist

DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT:

The Individual Contractor will receive a detailed reporting schedule with specific deadlines once recruited.

Tasks

End Products/ Deliverables

Duration/ Deadline

1. Based on first drafts provided by programme colleagues, edit, improve and ensure quality oversight of donor reports in line with donor-specific guidance.

2. A total of 14 Syria Humanitarian Fund (OCHA-managed country-based pooled funds) reports, 5 Consolidated Emergency Reports Two Pagers, and 6 individual donor reports)

• Throughout the duration of the assignment

2. Liaise with resource mobilization and programme sections to develop, and ensure quality oversight of funding proposals and concept notes.

3. Funding proposals and concept notes prepared as requested (on demand)

• Throughout the duration of the assignment

3. Develop ad-hoc resource mobilization materials as required, including flash appeals, programme briefs and updates.

4. Programme briefs and materials prepared (on demand)

• Throughout the duration of the assignment

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

- The Individual Contractor will receive a detailed reporting schedule with specific deadlines once recruited.

- Monthly Progress Report

REMARKS:

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 (unless it is a full time Individual Contract, where the contractor is eligible for Paid Time Off and paid UN official Holidays) or 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.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

The contractor will be paid on a monthly basis subject to satisfactory performance and timely submission of deliverables, against a monthly Progress Report.

UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant.

To qualify as a/an [champion or advocate] for every child you will have…

1. Education: Master's degree in Social Science, Public Relations, International Affairs or any other related field
2. Work experience: At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in writing reports and developing fundraising materials (including proposals, concept notes, briefs and updates etc.) within the international humanitarian or development field; ability to make text succinct and persuasive and have high standards for effective written communication and thorough understanding of and work experience in results frameworks and results-based management is an asset.
3. Technical knowledge/ competencies: Demonstrated experience in coordination and strong writing skills, proficient in use of MS Word, Excel and other related software packages and experience from Syria will be a strong advantage.
4. Experience working in protracted and complex emergencies, particularly in L3 emergencies will be considered an asset.
5. Language: Strong English language proficiency is required. Knowledge of Arabic will be considered an asset.

EVALUATION PROCESS:

Qualified candidates are requested to submit:

1. Cover letter/application.
2. Financial quote as lump sum for professional fees
3. CV.
4. Examples of previous, relevant work as applicable
5. Proposed methodology/approach to managing the project.
6. At least 3 Referees
7. TMS Application

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Core values: Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

Core competencies:

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
• Works Collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

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.

UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/