Partnership and External Relations consultant. Muscat- Oman, Part-Time, 6 months, in-country, for Omani Nationals Only

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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 fulfil 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, support.

The Government of Oman – UNICEF Country Programme is centered around two priority outcome areas, one of them is Enhancing Children’s Potential: Children of all ages have more equitable access to quality services in protection, education and health, and enhanced opportunities to realize their full potential. Under this goal area, UNICEF together with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth (MoCSY) built an investment case for a national coalition engaging the government, the private sector, the civil society, and young people to promote 4 strategic priorities related to the Vision 2040 of the Government of Oman. These are namely: 1) education and training that build skills for life, civic engagement, and work, 2) employment opportunities; 3) entrepreneurship mindset and 4) equitable access to quality education, training and employment, equipping young people as problem solvers and engaged members of society.

For every child, champion****.

The fundamental and primary mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias, or favouritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic, and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in child survival, education, and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfil their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. Therefore, the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

1. JUSTIFICATION/BACKGROUND

The UNICEF Oman Country Office was established 50 years ago with the intention to accelerate and expedite the results for the children in Oman. For the past 50 years, the economic situation in Oman has shifted to land at being a high-income country with a well-established level of public services and welfare state. Given that the programme is funded by the Government in Oman, UNICEF’s engagement with the private sector was through in-kind partnerships and agreements which supported advocacy around child-related agendas and other topics related to UNICEF’s mandate.

UNICEF’s engagement with the private sector has received a huge attraction by business in Oman and therefore it is important to further expand this high appetite by the private sector to support UNICEF and to explore how to strengthen the role of partnerships and external relations in accelerating the agenda for children in Oman through the private sector.

2. OBJECTIVE AND EXPECTED RESULTS

The main objective of this individual consultancy is to support the partnership division in establishing a partnership strategy and workplan.

3. DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT & EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

Work Assignments Overview

Deliverables/Outputs

Delivery deadline

Establish a partnership strategy and workplan

1. One strategy document that entails the partnership approach and modality in Oman including fundraising, resource mobilization, private sector and other partner approaches.

May 2023

Support establishing advocacy around resource mobilization in Oman

2. Resource mobilization (PRM) analysis and desk review including all available entities in Oman with opportunity recommendations

3. Identify and create PRM modality framework to guide UNICEF CO

May – June 2023

Support Business leadership Circle (BLC) management and advocacy efforts

4. Support managing and organizing 2 BLC meetings in 2023

5. Document agreed areas of collaboration and identify new emerging means to manage agreement with each BLC member.

May – Oct 2023

Support managing and creating new Private sector opportunities

6. Identify at least 5 private sector partners and explore means of collaborations with them in the year 2023

7. Support in maintaining the relationship and rapport with private sector partners and manage the relationship agreement process and documentation

8. Establish and explore means of collaboration with the chamber of commerce in Oman.

May – Oct 2023

Other areas of support

9. Support other communication and partnership reporting requirements

10. Populate briefing notes, talking points and advocacy briefs when required.

April – Dec 2023

4. LOCATION AND DURATION

The work will be conducted in-country, Part-Time for six months from starting date.

5. OFFICIAL TRAVEL INVOLVED

NA

6. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

The Consultant will report directly to the Communication Officer for all technical aspects of the work. As for administrative-related concerns, the key focal point will be the Operations Officer UNV.

7. FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE REVIEWS AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR EVALUATION OF RESULTS

Weekly meetings will be in place to allow for regular progress updates, alignment of objectives and necessary troubleshooting. A final evaluation of the work will be concluded at the end of the assignment.

8. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE

The required consultant profile and qualifications are as follows:

1. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Communication, Partnership, Journalism, Social Sciences, International Relations or other relevant fields.

2. Strong experience in partnership engagement and in developing successful partnership engagement plans.

3. Excellent communication and networking skills

4. Knowledge of Oman’s private and public sector organization.

5. Excellent command of English.

6. Fluency in Arabic language is preferable.

7. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

8. Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

9. Previous work with UNICEF or other UN agencies is an asset.

10. Experience and knowledge of the Omani context.

8. PROPOSED PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

Payment is to be issued upon completion of deliverables as follows:

Payment

Deliverable

Percentage of Total

Payment 1

Deliverable 1

25%

Payment 2

Deliverables 2 and 3

25%

Payment 3

Deliverables 4 and 5

15%

Payment 4

Deliverables 6, 7 and 8

25%

Payment 5

Deliverables 9 and 10

10%

10. CONDITIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES

• The contractor will work on its own computer(s) and use its/his/her own office resources and materials in the execution of this assignment. The contractor’s fee shall therefore be inclusive of all office administrative costs
• All persons engaged under a UNICEF service contract, either directly through an individual contract, or indirectly through an institutional contract, shall be subject to the UN Supplier Code of Conduct: https://www.ungm.org/Public/CodeOfConduct
• Please also see UNICEF’s Standard Terms and Conditions attached.

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Statement on UNICEF's Zero-Tolerance policy on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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.

11. Remarks:

Shortlisted candidate remark: Only shortlisted candidates who provide a technical proposal and financial proposal will be notified and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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