Private Sector Partnership Development Consultant (Chinese National Only)
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Background
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
UN Women’s China Office in Beijing supports and carries out work on (i) enhancing women's economic empowerment; (ii) ending violence against women; and (iii) innovative work to address gender issues in China. Our work in China are further supported and catalyzed through strategic partnerships, including with private sector partners.
The UN Women China office in Beijing is looking to hire a Private Sector Partnerships Development Consultant on a full-time basis. The role of the Consultant to provide technical support to the development and management of UN Women’s strategic partnerships and relationships with private sectors, with a special focus on mobilizing resources. Under the guidance and direct supervision of Partnership Specialist of UN Women China Office, the Private Sector Partnerships Development Consultant will support works to strengthen UN Women’s position as a private sectors’ partner of choice for gender equality and the empowerment of women. The Consultant will support in the collection, analysis, and development of private sector partner intelligence, as well as provide technical inputs to the establishment of private sector partnership, with a focus on resource mobilization, as part of the Office’s private sector engagement portfolio. The incumbent will also work closely with the External Relations Team of UN Women's Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific on partnership development and resource mobilization.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of Partnership Specialist, the Consultant will be responsible for the achievement of the following tasks and deliverables:
Scope of Work
1. Develop, manage, and facilitate the implementation of private sector resource mobilization strategies and initiatives
- Manage the development and implementation of differentiated, resource mobilization strategies, aligned and coordinated with global, regional and country-level activities initiatives and outreach activities;
- Develop targeted products and initiatives to mobilize programmatic resources and attract additional donors’ funding;
- Gather information on project/programmes pipelines and corresponding resource needs through close collaboration with program team;
- Provide technical support to the development of project proposals in line with the UN Women’s strategy and the interest of private sector partners;
- Undertake private sector intelligence collection, research, and other activities to identify funding opportunities.
2. Build trust and maintain effective relationships with private sector partners for resource mobilization purposes
- Provide technical support to the Country Representative, Partnership Specialist and Program Managers in the preparation of missions and meetings with private sectors, including the preparation of notes, briefs and other materials;
- Provide regular updates on donor profiles, databases (e.g. contacts management) and donor intelligence;
- Identify opportunities to engage with new private sector partnership to secure additional non-core resources;
- Provide technical support the drafting and review of partner-specific Due Diligence check, agreements, according to UN Women’s private sector engagement policies and guidance; and the preparation of brief funding proposals and concept notes, where appropriate.
3. Contribute to knowledge building and sharing and advocacy efforts, especially in the areas of private sector engagement and resource mobilization
- Contribute to the development of knowledge products and mechanisms to effectively position UN Women with private sector partners wherever possible;
- Share knowledge and enhance organizational learning among China office colleagues through the development and use of tools, templates, tips, mechanisms and guidelines;
- Monitor emerging issues that could affect partnerships and resource contributions at the global, regional and national (risk management).
Deliverables and Timelines
Payment Phase
Task
Amount (CNY) and timeline
1st instalment will be paid upon submission of deliverables as stipulated in the ToR, with approval from Partnership Specialist
Monthly Status Reports provided. This report includes updates on the progress in the following tasks of work, and uses the following documents as annex:
Private Sector Intelligence Gathering
- Regularly update the private sector prospecting list to reflect progress in partnership intelligence gathering and actions taken,
- Produce market research reports for at least 3 industries,
- Produce market and feasibility research report of at least one innovative partnership engagement modality.
Support private sector partnership development
- Materials prepared for private sectors’ Due Diligence clearance,
- Private sector partner meeting minute,
- Materials prepared for partnership engagement opportunities,
- Agenda and materials prepared for private sector outreach workshops and seminars.
28,000
29th December 2022
2nd instalment will be paid upon submission of deliverables as stipulated in the ToR, with approval from Partnership Specialist
28,000
31st January 2023
3rd instalment will be paid upon submission of deliverables as stipulated in the ToR, with approval from Partnership Specialist
28,000
28th February 2023
Final instalment will be paid upon submission of deliverables as stipulated in the ToR, with approval from Partnership Specialist
28,000
28th March 2023
Competencies
Core Values:
- Respect for Diversity
- Integrity
- Professionalism
Core Competencies:
- Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues.
- Accountability.
- Creative Problem Solving.
- Effective Communication.
- Inclusive Collaboration.
- Stakeholder Engagement.
- Leading by Example
Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies:
Functional Competencies:
- Proficiency in computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.);
- Proficiency in editing, professional writing and reporting in both English and Chinese
- Ability to work independently under tight deadlines
Required Skills and Experience
Experience and required qualifications
The consultant should demonstrate qualifications, experience and competencies in the following areas:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, business management, social sciences, public administration, international relations, communications, women's studies, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in private sector partnerships, resource mobilization, communications/ advocacy, and/or business development;
- Experience in gender equality and women's empowerment is preferred;
- Experience working with civil society organizations, international institutions and donors is preferred;
- Experience working with HWNI/UHWNIs, influencers and private family foundations is a strong asset;
- Experience working in/with the UN system is an asset.
- Proficiency in editing, professional writing and reporting in English
Selection and evaluation criteria
The total number of points allocated for the technical qualification component is 100. The technical qualification of the individual is evaluated based on the following technical qualification evaluation criteria:
Technical Evaluation Criteria
A) Education
- Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, business management, social sciences, public administration, international relations, communications, women's studies, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
10
B) Working Experience
- At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in private sector partnerships, resource mobilization, communications/ advocacy, and/or business development.
30
- Experience in gender equality and women's empowerment is preferred.
10
- Experience working with civil society organizations, international institutions and donors is preferred.
10
- Experience working with HWNI/UHWNIs, influencers and private family foundations is a strong asset;
20
- Experience working in the UN system is an asset.
10
C) Language skills
- Proficiency in editing, professional writing and reporting in English
10
Total Obtainable Score
100
Only the candidates who have attained a minimum of 70% of total points will be considered technically qualified candidates who may be contacted for validation interview.
How to apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an electronic application (consolidated as ONE attachment) online. Kindly note the system will only allow one attachment, please combine below listed submission package into one.
The Submission package includes:
- Motivation letter
- Education certificate
- Personal History Form (P11 which can be downloaded from
- https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc
- Sample of work portfolio: private sector resource mobilization proposal/pitch deck (in Chinese and English)
Payments
Payments for this consultancy will be based on the achievement of each deliverable and certification that each has been satisfactorily completed. Payments will not be based on the number of days worked but on the completion of each stated deliverable within the indicated timeframes or on satisfactory completion of task.
At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.
If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.
UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel 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.)
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