Junior Partnership Consultant

Contract

This is a International Consultant contract. More about International Consultant contracts.

Background

Please provide Offeror’s Letter and proposal together with your CV and cover letter (if applicable) in one single file while submitting an application. And please note that the system will not accept the uploading of more than one document so please merge or scan all your documents into one prior to uploading. Below is the download link of the Offeror's Letter.

Offeror's letter download link:

https://pan.baidu.com/s/1Lp2hc7IQ8HZyGmi_XzFAQQ?pwd=x6kb Code: x6kb

OR

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A_4o-MXAhMD0Ywc0U9981OKeRJyDz9HV/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100753321132708273111&rtpof=true&sd=true

International consultants and national consultants are all encouraged to apply for this position.

The UN Resident Coordinator leads the UN Country Team in China, including all the UN entities present in China, and represents the UN Secretary General to the Government of China. The purpose of the Resident Coordinator system (RC system) is to bring together the different UN agencies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities at the country level, helping the UN to be a more relevant and reliable partner for governments.

The UN Resident Coordinators Office (RCO) supports the roles and functions of the UN Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team. The RCO provides inter-agency coordination support to the UN Country Team (UNCT) and its various inter-agency working mechanisms, including theme groups. Key functions of the RCO include: strategic analysis, planning and positioning of the Country Team; preparation and monitoring of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF); support to joint UN programming and operations management; policy guidance; joint advocacy and communications (e.g. the management of the UN China website and production of joint communications materials), in order to enhance UN coherence and improve overall program impact of the UN System in China.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the senior Partnership and Financing Officer, the Partnership Intern will be responsible for facilitating UN in China partnership activities with government counterparts, foreign missions, private sector, and civil society.

The Partnership Intern shall provide quality research, analysis and advisory expertise on public private partnership related to UN RCO. The approach shall be consistent with RCO policies, rules and procedures and that of the Chinese Government. The Partnership Intern shall work in close collaboration with the Partnership and Financing Officer, as well as with Government partners, think tanks and other experts, ensuring successful completion of the assignment.

Responsibilities:

-Support the organization of RCO’s major events including on the UNDSCF JSC, GDI and FOCAC, etc., including logistics support and drafting briefing documents and speeches, etc.

-Support the compilation and preparation of briefing and presentation materials, background information and documentation on China’s key policies and developments.

-Support the drafting of Note Verbales with government counterparts, related to the COVID-19 protocols and other subject matters.

-Support the organization and follow-up of the inter-agency and high-level meetings or events attended by the RC or RCO staff members.

Documents to be included when submitting application

Please provide Offeror’s Letter and proposal (download the format in the link provided) together with your CV while submitting application. And please note that the system will not accept the uploading of more than one document so please merge or scan all your documents into one prior to uploading.

In the Offeror’s Letter and proposal, you will be asked to confirm your interest and availability for the assignment, and provide technical and financial proposal.

Technical proposal

-Explaining why you are the most suitable for the work with example/former experience demonstrating your competencies;

-Provide a brief methodology on how you will approach and conduct the work.

Financial Proposal

Please quote the monthly rate for professional fee and others related.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

-Demonstrates strong analytical skills;

-Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;

-Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;

-Excellent teamwork skills;

-Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;

-Can work independently.

-Knowledge of the UN system and its mandate would be considered an asset

-Ability to establish effective working relations in a multicultural team environment

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

-Ability to apply technical guideline production procedures;

-Ability to analyze technical requirements in the relevant area;

-Ability to apply organizational policies and procedures.

Innovation:

-Generates new ideas and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things;

-Documents and analyses innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches.

Required Skills and Experience

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

-****Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in International development studies, economics, computer sciences, statistics, political sciences or related field;

-Experience with other UN agencies, international organizations and/or non-governmental organizations would be considered an asset.

Experience:

-Master of office software packages and handling of web-based management systems. Good graphics design is advantageous;

-Familiarity with the Government of China, and with international development agencies.

Language Requirements:

-For national consultant, fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese.

-For international consultant, fluency in written and spoken English is a must; Fluency in any other UN language is an asset.

Location:

This position requires consultant’s physical presence in Beijing, China.

Evaluation Criteria

• The award of the contract will be made to the Individual Consultant who has obtained the highest Combined Score and has accepted UNDP’s General Terms and Conditions. Only those applications which are responsive and compliant will be evaluated. The offers will be evaluated using the “Combined Scoring method” where:
• Technical evaluation - 70%; (includes 20% of Job-Related Technical Expertise; 25% of Relevant working experience; 25% of Methodology & Approach to Assignment)
• Financial Evaluation - 30%.

UNDP applies a fair and transparent selection process that will take into account the competencies/skills of the applicants as well as their financial proposals. Qualified women and members of social minorities are encouraged to apply.

Please provide Offeror’s Letter and proposal together with your CV and cover letter (if applicable) in one single file while submitting an application. And please note that the system will not accept the uploading of more than one document so please merge or scan all your documents into one prior to uploading. Below is the download link of the Offeror's Letter.

Offeror's letter download link:

https://pan.baidu.com/s/1Lp2hc7IQ8HZyGmi_XzFAQQ?pwd=x6kb Code: x6kb

OR

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A_4o-MXAhMD0Ywc0U9981OKeRJyDz9HV/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100753321132708273111&rtpof=true&sd=true