Public Partnership Consultant (part-time), PPD Tokyo, Japan

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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, hope

Purpose of the Assignment:

UNICEF Tokyo, as part of the Public Partnerships Division (PPD), works to strengthen UNICEF's position as a trusted partner for realizing children's rights among the Government of Japan and other public sector partners. The office engages in evidence-based policy advocacy and resource mobilization to support implementing UNICEF's Strategic Plan 2018-2021 and the Agenda 2030.

To make sure that UNICEF is a partner of choice for the Government of Japan in realizing children's rights both in humanitarian and development contexts, UNICEF Tokyo engages in developing, mobilizing and managing public partnerships with various stakeholders in Japan, in collaboration with COs/ROs/HQs as well as Japan Committee for UNICEF.

Since January 2020, UNICEF's COVID-19 emergency response provided PPD Tokyo a unique opportunity to engage with the Government of Japan for ensuring children's and their families' survival and rights across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.

A Public Partnership Consultant is therefore needed to support PPD Tokyo to manage these emerging needs and workloads in the office. The consultant will be expected to participate in COVID-19-related coordination meetings with MoFA as well as within UNICEF during the project period as necessary. Travel costs, if any, will be borne by UNICEF.

Scope of Work;

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Advisor, UNICEF Tokyo, in the Public Partnerships Division, the consultant will contribute to the following two key assignments:

1. Provide coordination support for the UNICEF’s COVID-19 emergency response projects with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in coordination with COs/ROs/HQs; and
2. Providing technical support and quality assurance for COs/ROs in terms of utilization monitoring and donor reporting of the COVID-19 emergency response projects funded by the Government of Japan.

Summary of key functions/ accountabilities:

Task 1: Provide coordination support for the UNICEF's COVID-19 emergency response projects in response to any inquires by MoFA in close coordination with COs/ROs/HQs as necessary.

*Deliverable**:*

Monthly progress reports with briefing notes, informal progress updates, and other-relevant documents relating to the COVID-19 emergency response funded by the Government of Japan

(by the end of every month from January to November 2022)

Task 2: Provide technical support and quality assurance for COs/ROs in terms of donor relations management with local Embassies of Japan in reporting, including no-cost extension/re-programming requested as necessary.

*Deliverable**:*

Consolidated Mid-Term Reports (by 31 January 2022 if necessary); and

Final Reports submitted to MoFA (by 30 June, 31 August & 31 October 2022)

*Task 3*****: Any other tasks relating to the COVID-19 emergency response and other grants by the Government of Japan as requested by the Supervisor.

*Deliverable**:*

Monthly progress reports (by the end of every month from January to November 2022)

Contract Duration: 11.5 months (2.5 days per week/11 days per month)

Starting Date: 20 December 2021

Reporting to: Senior Advisor, UNICEF Tokyo Office

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

• Advanced university degree in in international development, international relations, public administration, social sciences or other related field.
• Minimum of five years of international development and humanitarian assistance experience in the UN system. Experience in resource mobilization and/or donor relations with Japan is an asset.
• Familiarity with UNICEF CO programmes and public partnerships, preferably in the area of humanitarian assistance. Knowledge on UNICEF's COVID-19 emergency response would be an advantage.
• Fluency in English and Japanese (verbal and written).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Sets high levels of quality and productivity for self.
• Seeks and quickly absorbs new information and techniques.
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and drive for results.

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

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

Remarks:

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.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates are requested to attach:

1. Cover letter in English

2. CV both in English and Japanese

3. Financial quote of all-inclusive fees for the consultancy in Japanese yen

Please make sure to indicate your availability and the indicative all-inclusive fees for delivery of professional services in accordance with the assignments described under this TOR. Applications submitted without a financial quote will not be considered.

Applications must be received by 14 November 2021 through this online platform.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.