External Relations and Partnerships Consultant
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TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INNDIVIDUAL CONTRACTING/CONSULTANCY SERVICES
Assignment
External Relations and Partnerships Consultant
Location
Muscat, Oman
Duration
11.5 months
Estimate number of working days
Full time
Start date
1 April 2021
End date
15 March 2022
Reporting to
UNICEF Oman Representative
Closing date for proposals
7 March 2021
- JUSTIFICATION/BACKGROUND
Founded on a solid collaboration with the Government of Oman, UNICEF has contributed towards numerous achievements advancing the welfare of women and children in Oman since 1971 and aims to continue working with the Government on policies and services that protect children.
Working towards better outcomes for children in Oman requires engagement with the public and private sectors to better advocate for and advance children’s rights. The importance of private sector development, especially, is one of the key goals set out under Oman’s Vision 2040. The private sector also has an increasingly important role to play – particularly under CSR programmes – as the Government of Oman embarks on process of economic and fiscal reform.
- OBJECTIVE, PURPOSE AND EXPECTED RESULTS
The main purpose of the individual consultancy therefore is to deepen and expand engagement with the public and private sectors in support of UNICEF’s goals in Oman.
The Consultant will also provide support to other external relations activities, including communications, advocacy and reporting. As part of this consultancy, the incumbent will also document the activities and progress of the Oman Country Office over the past four years.
- DESCRIPTION OF THE KEY ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENT EXPECTED DELIVERABLES
Key Activity
Deliverable
OCO Review
Conduct research and compile a substantive report detailing the work of the OCO over the past four years.
Substantive report detailing work of OCO.
Partnerships
Update partnership strategy based on key programme priorities
An up-to-date partnership strategy based on key element of the 2021 work plan is drafted and approved
Increase and deepen strategic engagement with private and public sector partners in Oman.
Develop partnership programmes with private and public sector organizations in Oman.
Maintain and deepen relations with UNICEF Oman’s Business Leadership Circle.
Maintain good communication with BLC, and identify opportunities for members’ participation in and support for UNICEF programmes.
Identify and plan key partnership events
These may include events pertaining to specific occasions such a World Children’s Day and, throughout 2021, celebrations of UNICEF75 and Oman50.
Reporting
Draft, compile and edit annual report and annual donor report
Finalized annual report and annual donor report
Support programmes team on reporting as required
Provide support as necessary
Prepare SitRep inputs
Finalized inputs for SitReps
Advocacy
Identify opportunities for advocacy
Advocacy opportunities are identified and acted upon
Communications
Provides support and strategic advice to communications team.
As required and agreed. Areas of support may include development of website, social media, website content, media engagement.
Develops briefing notes and talking points.
As required.
- REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
- Monthly update on partnerships agenda
- Annual Report
- Annual Donor Report
- Final report detailing work of OCO over past 4 years
- SitRep
All reports must be provided in English.
- LOCATION AND DURATION
- Location: Muscat, Oman (Plus remote work as COVID-19 safety precautions require)
- Starting date: 1 April 2021
- Duration: 11.5 months
- PAID TIME OFF
The Individual Contractor will receive Paid Time Off (PTO) credit at the rate of one- and one-half days (1.5 days) for each full month of service, to be credited on the last calendar day of the month, and up to 17 days for a maximum of 11.5 months contract.
- OFFICIAL TRAVEL INVOLVED
If travel is expected as part of the assignment, the candidates shall be required to include the estimate cost of travel in the financial proposal (the travel cost has to be indicated separately from the service fee). If travel does not take place, no payment will be made to the contractor against travel cost.
All travel arrangements, including insurance and visas, will be managed and paid by the contractor. Therefore, expected travel costs must be included as a budget item in the financial proposal.
In-country travel: Any in-country travel related to a work assignment will be arranged for and covered by UNICEF.
Note: UNICEF will not reimburse for non-returnable tickets or non-reimbursable accommodation already booked by the service provider in case of cancellation of an event/assignment.
- FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE REVIEWS AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR EVALUATION OF RESULTS
An interim and final evaluation will be completed.
Evaluation criteria and indicators will be aligned with section 4.
- DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of a university degree in communication, journalism, social sciences, international relations or other relevant fields
- Strong experience in partnership engagement and in developing successful partnership engagement plans.
- Excellent communication and networking skills
- Knowledge of Oman’s private and public sector organization.
- Excellent command of English
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment
- Previous work with UNICEF or other UN agencies
- Experience and knowledge of the Omani context
Other qualifications and expertise considered as an asset:
- Master’s Degree in communication, journalism, social sciences, international relations or other relevant fields
- Arabic language skills
- PROPOSED PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Monthly
Lump sum payment will be made monthly, inclusive of all professional fees, daily allowances, living allowances, and other administrative costs. Overtime, weekend and official holidays will not be compensated.
- UNICEF RECOURSE IN CASE OF UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE
In case of unsatisfactory performance, the payment will be withheld until quality deliverables are submitted. If the firm/individual is unable to complete the assignment, the contract will be terminated by notification letter sent 30 days prior to the termination date. In the meantime, UNICEF will initiate another selection process in order to identify appropriate candidate.
- CONDITIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES
- All persons engaged under a UNICEF service contract through an individual contract or consultancy shall be subject to the UN Supplier Code of Conduct: https://www.ungm.org/Public/CodeOfConduct
- All persons engaged under a UNICEF service contract through an individual contract or consultancy shall be subject to the UN Supplier Code of Conduct: https://www.ungm.org/Public/CodeOfConduct
- 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.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
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