UNICEF seeks a consultant to support coordination of the Moroccan National Subcommittee and to assist with coordination of UNICEF’s engagement at the third International SBCC Summit in Marrakech, on 5-9 December 2022. The consultant will serve as the Secretary for the National Subcommittee to ensure smooth coordination and organization of meetings and tasks across all parties involved in the subcommittee (inclusive of UNICEF MCO, USAID, the SBCC Summit Global Secretariat body, and all members of the National Subcommittee).

Tasks

Liaise with UNICEF MCO to support the office in activities related to engagement of national stakeholders and ensure clear communication and coordination between UNICEF SBCC Section (HQ), UNICEF MCO, , and the Summit Global Secretariat / International Steering Committee.
In coordination with UNICEF MCO, lead the coordination and convening of the national subcommittee, including planning and chairing meetings, documenting meetings and tracking follow up actions, convening participants and serving as a primary channel of communication between the National Subcommittee, CCP, UNICEF MCO, UNICEF HQ, and the Summit’s global Secretariat group.
Assist with identification and engagement with national stakeholders including potential Summit speakers and performers, moderators as well as Moroccan media, government, private sector, youth groups, local NGOs etc.
Ensure clear flow of information and communication between key contact persons in UNICEF MCO, UNICEF SBCC Section (HQ) and the Summit Secretariat group.
Assist UNICEF SBCC Section (HQ) with its responsibilities as a member of the Summit Secretariat, including preparation of conference activities such as special thematic side-meetings, plenary panels, etc, including identification of local speakers for these sessions (e.g., youth representatives, etc) and preparatory communication with Summit speakers.
Assist in planning of side meetings and events planned for UNICEF delegates and coordination of UNICEF delegations (including advanced communication with the delegates attending, tracking of presentations, roles and responsibilities, etc)
Plan a welcome event and closing meeting for UNICEF delegation attending the Summit
Following HQ guidance and in line with specifications from the Department of Communication, coordinate booth exhibit space, including preparation of banners following UNICEF visual identity guidelines, posters and AV material, coordination of printing, shipping and set up, and in liaison with participating UNICEF COs, coordinating a system to ensure interesting material for the booth and that the booth is fully staffed throughout the Summit.;
Support communication with and coordination of the UNICEF delegation attending the Summit, including tracking UNICEF registrations, and ensuring UNICEF attendees have necessary and relevant information to faciltaite participation
The consultant will be expected to be present on site for the duration of the conference to support execution of the above tasks at the conference, including arriving at least 5 days in advance and staying up to 2 days after as needed.
Assist UNICEF SBCC Section (HQ) and MCO with post-Summit responsibilities, including follow up communication with key stakeholders, coordination of stakeholders involved in the production of Summit outputs and knowledge products, and other post Summit coordination that may arise.
Support the Summit Secretariat and Summit Communication subcommittee with local awareness raising and outreach about the Summit, including leveraging contacts with Moroccan media, as needed.
Assist the Secretariat as needed with coordination and hosting arrangements for VIP speakers, panelists/key participants and government representatives from Morocco and/or MENA region engaged in the Summit including preparation of access authorizations and registration.

Expected results: (measurable results)

Regular convening of the Moroccan National Subcommittee with completion of follow up actions and regular/clear reporting to conference Secretariat
A national engagement plan identifying key national stakeholders, their potential role in the Summit, and how they will be engaged
Booth successfully established and fully staffed throughout the Summit
UNICEF delegation at Summit well informed and coordinated and meetings for delegation well organized
Smooth communication across CCP, UNICEF MCO, UNICEF SBCC Section (HQ), and Summit Secretariat
Summit follow up actions well-coordinated in conjunction with SBCC Section (HQ)

Duty Station: Rabat, Morocco with missions planned for Marrakech (see details in the table below)
Duration: 100 working days, intermittent, April 2022 – January 31, 2023
Deliverables, Timeframe, Payment Schedule

Deliverables

Description

Duration

(Estimated # of Days to be done in parallel)

Timeframe

% of Payment

Deliverable 1

Leading and convening of Moroccan National Subcommittee and successful coordination of planning activities including:

operational action plan
PPT presentations for the local steering committee
Monitoring tools

days

Aout 2022

Octobre 2022

Monthly 10% (Total 50 %)

Two(02) pre-Summit planning trips to conference centre in Marrakech (travel) (one trip to accompany mission from UNICEF HQ, one trip to arrange pre-conference logistics)

7 days

10%

Deliverable 2

Onsite support in Marrakech during Summit (including 5 days prep, 5 days conference, and 2 day follow up meetings) (travel) + Mission report

12 days

Décembre 2022

20%

Leading, Planning and conducting of 2 meetings for UNICEF delegation at the Summit and support to other UNICEF sponsored events

Deliverable 3

Coordination of post-Summit follow up activities + final report

25 days

Janvier 2023

20%

total

100

100%

Key competences, technical background, and experience

Advanced university degree in international development, management, communications, communication for Development, social sciences and/or related fields
5+ years of professional experience in media relations, event management, external communication or 5+ year-experience working in the MENA region
Prior experience in Morocco and having existing networks among national and international media in Morocco, government representatives, service providers such as printers and shipping companies, and SBCC/communications Specialists a plus
Prior experience working in with SBCC projects and teams highly desirable
Demonstrated prior experience in planning or coordinating aspects of large-scale meetings
Excellent English and French skills (spoken and written). Arabic language skills a plus.

EVALUATION PROCESS:

Only Individual Consultant application will be accepted

Qualified candidates are requested to submit before the 16/05/2022 through this link

CV and Cover letter
Financial quote as lump sum for professional fees , and lump sum for travel/administrative/subsistence, if applicable.
Examples of previous, relevant work as applicable
Proposed methodology/approach to managing the project.
At least 3 Referees

*****Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered*****

Successful applicants may be invited for further technical assessment

For details concerning this consultancy Please contact Daniel TSHIABOLA email address: dtshiabola@unicef.org

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.

Apply now

Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: unicef.org