Public Partnership Consultant, PPD Tokyo, Japan, 4 months

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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, hope

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 2022-2025 and the Agenda 2030/Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

To make sure that UNICEF is a partner of choice for the Government of Japan, e.g., Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), 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 HQs/ROs/COs as well as Japan Committee for UNICEF.

How can you make a difference?

Under the overall supervision of the Director of UNICEF Tokyo, in the Public Partnerships Division, the Public Partnership Consultant will provide technical, logistics and communication support for UNICEF Executive Director’s visit to Japan, scheduled in early November 2022, and the World Assembly for Women (WAW!) in December 2022, in addition to technical support to other relevant tasks. By maximizing the opportunity of these high-level visits, the Public Partnership Consultant will act as a focal point for enhancing Tokyo Office’s communication and donor recognition activities such as organizing public events; active media engagement; facilitating strategic dialogue with key partners in Japan to strengthen UNICEF’s position as a best partner of choice for children’s right.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

Task 1: Event Management: In close coordination with relevant colleagues, coordinate logistics and preparation of high-level visits, (Executive Director, Regional Directors etc.) in Japan, in collaboration with other UNICEF offices, the Japan Committee for UNICEF (JCU), as well as other key stakeholders.

Deliverable: Preparatory documents and meetings for the visits, event, e.g. concept notes, agenda

Preparation of Executive Director’s visit: by 4 November

Preparation of EAPRO Regional Director visit: by 3 December

Task 2: Media Engagement: During above visits of UNICEF senior officials, in partnership with the Japan Committee for UNICEF (JCU), collaborate with Japanese traditional media to generate and maintain public interest in UNICEF's works and partnership with Japan. The activities with media include, but are not limited to, writing op-eds, and arranging interviews with UNICEF senior management.

Deliverable: One Op-Ed article and one media interview by Japanese traditional media, such as newspapers, magazines, and TV

Preparation of Executive Director’s visit: by 4 November

Preparation of EAPRO Regional Director visit: by 3 December

*Task 3*****: Regional Narratives on UNICEF-Government of Japan Partnership: In close collaboration with Regional Offices, prepare a narrative document demonstrating the impact that Japanese contributions have achieved in the region, connecting region’s key priorities to Japan’s ODA priorities, and presenting the advantages of working with UNICEF as a partner of choice, as well as the region’s unfinished agenda. Two selected regions of focus to be defined.

Deliverable: 2 to 4 page long fundraising pitch and donor recognition document (by end of January 2023) for UNICEF Regional Offices (EAP, WCA, ESA, ECA and LAC)

Task 4: Support the Fund Raising team of UNICEF PPD Tokyo in the finalization of MOU with JICA and definition of technical areas of synergy with JICA, as well as provision of flexible support in the consolidation of year-end information on the office performance, as well as organization of year-end review.

*Deliverable**:* MOU finalized and signed by December 2022.

Contract Duration: 4 months (11 October 2022 - 31 January 2023)

The selected consultant is expected to work in Japan, either teleworking or at UNICEF Tokyo office, during the assignment period. The consultant might need to be physically present if events and meetings take place in the form of face-to-face format. Details related to working modality and duration are negotiable.

Reporting Officer: Director, PPD Tokyo

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

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, or another relevant technical field is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public affairs, resource mobilization, external relations, partnership, or other relevant areas.
• A minimum of five years of international development and humanitarian assistance experience in the UN system.
• Experience in partnerships, communication and external/donor relations with Japan is an asset.
• Excellent communications skills, both in Japanese and English is required (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of development issues, strategies, as well as political and governmental processes is an asset.
• Familiarity with donor visibility & recognition is an asset.
• 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.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates are requested to attach:

• Cover letter in English
• CV both in English and Japanese
• Financial quote of all-inclusive fees (daily or monthly rate) for the consultancy in Japanese yen

Please make sure to indicate your availability (the date you can start & working modality) 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 31 August 2022 through this online platform.

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