National Consultancy to, provide professional technical support to roll out B4R at UNICEF Sri Lanka

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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, h****ow can you make a difference?

Under the Supervision of the Deputy Representative, UNICEF Sri Lanka is seeking a consultancy to support the implementation of the B4R action plan, which the Country Office developed and committed to following the aforementioned deep dive training. More specifically, in close coordination with UNICEF Sri Lanka staff, ROSA, as well as a stretch assignment from UNICEF Private Fundraising and Partnership (PFP) Division, the consultant will:

1. Expand private sector engagement
   1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Support programme colleagues in identifying how businesses and their impacts are relevant to programme priorities;
   2. Support the identification of potential for expansion with existing corporate partners and opportunities for collaboration with new corporates, building on existing country office analysis;
   3. Maintain a database of corporate requests for partnership;
   4. Support the development of a package of materials that can be used as pitches/asks with corporates for shared value partnerships;
   5. Support internal and external communication to share/promote UNICEF’s work with the private sector.
2. Support continued learning and capacity development

Support UNICEF Sri Lanka’s Human Resource team to set up:

a. Trainings for country office staff to improve the efficacy and effectiveness of their engagement with corporate partners and business stakeholders.

3. Strengthen internal communication and knowledge management

a. Document good practices and lessons learned on B4R;

b. Write up case studies on UNICEF Sri Lanka’s engagement with the private sector;

c. Develop a protocol for UNICEF Sri Lanka on engagement with private sector partners

4. Planning new Country Programme Document (CPD)

Support the inclusion of B4R and private sector considerations into the new UNICEF Sri Lanka CPD, ensuring that B4R and private sector fundraising approaches are aligned. This includes: setting up a process to ensure that private sector considerations are integrated at all steps; that a methodology is set up to bring in external private sector perspectives when/where appropriate; to review documents and provide suggestions for integration in Theory of Changes and Programme Strategy Notes, and recommendations for setting up an organisational structure and a monitoring and evaluation framework for the new CPD.

The consultant will also support other tasks related to the implementation of the B4R agenda with close coordination with other teams in the country as required.

[Organization & Management]

Management: The consultant will work under the supervision of the Deputy Representative, UNICEF Sri Lanka and in close consultation with the ROSA B4R focal point.

The evaluation of the contractor(s)’ performance will be based on:

1. Quality of produced outputs;
2. Compliance with the established timelines;
3. Compliance with ethical UNICEF standards related to reporting on children;
4. Responsibility and communication.

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

1. Education: Advanced university degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Economics, Political Science
2. Years of experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in engagements and partnerships with the private sector
• Experience in facilitating consultations with business sector and government representatives and other stakeholders
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset
• Strong understanding of private sector dynamics in Sri Lanka is considered as an asset

3. Competencies:

• Builds and maintains partnerships
  • Build a network of external stakeholders and alliances with government counterparts, civil society, the media and the private sector, in order to promote and advance the work of the organization
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
  • Self-aware of own strengths, limitations, working style and deeply held convictions and biases. Displays ethical awareness through behaviours that are consistent and compliant with the standards of conduct for international civil servants, UNICEF’s values and relevant UNICEF policies and procedures
• Innovates and embraces change
  • Is open to and proposes new approaches and ideas. Adapts and responds positively to change.
• Drive to achieve results for impact
  • Commits to action and assumes responsibility and ownership for own performance and the associated outcomes.
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
  • Demonstrate resilience and composure, get things done despite challenges and maintain performance levels in pressured, adverse and uncertain environments.
• Thinks and acts strategically
  • Understands the big picture and can identify potential opportunities for action and challenges that exist. Forms sound evidence-based judgements in the delivery of UNICEF’s results.
• Nurtures, leads and manages people
  • Establish and maintain mutually supportive working relationships, demonstrating sensitivity to people of diverse backgrounds, respecting differences and ensuring that all can contribute and succeed.
• Works collaboratively with others
  • Provide exemplary management and leadership, motivating and developing colleagues to perform at their best, while building diverse and inclusive teams.

4. *Languages required:***

   Fluent in English, spoken and written

Duty station - Colombo (home base)

The assignment will commence by June 2021 and end by February 2022 (full-time)

How to apply

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a resume and other relevant documents

Please complete your profile in UNICEF's e-Recruitment system. https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_consultancy_assignments.html

Please indicate your ability, availability and monthly fee/rate (in LKR) to undertake the terms of reference above. (Indicate an all-inclusive fee (including lump sum travel, IT accessories, Internet and subsistence costs, as applicable) to undertake the tasks in the Terms of reference. Office 365 license will be provided by UNICEF, as applicable)

Applications submitted without a monthly fee/rate will not be considered

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

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.

If you think this position might be for you, please take the time to review our Country Office Mutual Agreements before you apply.

If you believe you can team member that can uphold these everyday, then we look forward to receiving and reviewing your application.