UNICEF Zimbabwe is inviting applications for an individual consultant to develop the Resource Mobilization Strategy for the Country Programme 2022

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UNICEF Zimbabwe is seeking to hire an innovative individual consultant to UNICEF Zimbabwe is inviting applications for an individual consultant to develop the Zimbabwe Country Office’s Resource Mobilization Strategy for the Country Programme 2022 – 2026.

Consultancy Terms of Reference

Section

Deputy Representative Programmes / Planning Monitoring and Evaluation (PME)

Purpose

Develop the Zimbabwe Country Office’s Resource Mobilization Strategy for the Country Programme 2022 – 2026

Location

Harare based

Duration

50 days

Start and end dates

1 September 2021 to 30 November 2021

Reporting to

Deputy Representative Programmes/ Chief PME

Background

UNICEF Zimbabwe is an active partner with the Government of Zimbabwe (GoZ) in the domain of children in addressing issues of Poverty, Nutrition, Health, Education, Child Protection, Social Protection, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene during normal and emergency situations.

The Zimbabwe Country Office’s new Country Programme (2022 to 2026) will commence 1 January 2022. The new country programme will be implemented in a multi-hazard environment that includes the on-going impacts of COVID-19, Droughts, Flooding and the chronic economic crisis. This will require a robust resource mobilization strategy to raise adequate resources necessary to implement various innovative strategies to achieve expected results for children, especially the most disadvantaged.

This assignment requires an experienced resource mobilization expert who has a track record in assisting UNICEF / UN country offices to develop resource mobilization strategies for low-income countries like Zimbabwe. This entails an analysis of trends in the public and private financing landscape to propose innovative resource mobilization strategies for the new country programme.

Assignments

The objective is to support UNICEF Zimbabwe resource mobilization objectives by developing a Resource Mobilisation Strategy for the CP 2022 – 2026. The scope of the consultancy will explore to the extent possible opportunities to mobilize from the public / private sector and will assess opportunities for leveraging government and / or multilateral funding. In addition, the consultancy will further analyze UNICEF Zimbabwe’s opportunities for innovative financing (outside of traditional donor support) including South-South Co-operation, and engaging some of the emerging donors (for example, the Brazil, Rusia, India, South Africa countries with representation in Zimbabwe).

The outcome will be to produce a resource mobilization strategy document for UNICEF Zimbabwe for the period 2022 - 2026 that would enable the country programme to address funding gaps in its programmes as well as to develop an implementation plan / action plan for the strategy.

The strategy needs to be a forward-looking action orientated document taking cognizance of the ever-evolving donor landscape, as well as drawing from past lessons. The strategy must also explore new aid modalities and actors and outline a strategic approach to leveraging existing and new partnerships as well as recommend ways to diversify the UNICEF Zimbabwe’s resource base.

Reporting requirements

To whom will the consultant report (supervisory and any other reporting/communication lines):

Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative and in close consultation with the Chief of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation and the Partnerships Specialist, the consultant will develop a Resource Mobilisation Strategy to guide fund-raising for the country programme 2022 – 2026. This is in view of declining Official Development Association and in line with UNICEF’s commitment to making a difference for the most vulnerable and left behind. In addition, the Consultant should ensure that the Resource Mobilisation Strategy Action Plan / Implementation Plan builds on best practices and follows organizational guidelines and timelines. The consultant will work closely and receive support from the Deputy Representative Programmes Team led by the Deputy Representative/PME Chief.

Type of reporting expected from the consultant:

The consultant will consult with all relevant stakeholders in the Country Office, Sections Chiefs, Representative, Deputy Representative and Partnerships team to enable him or her to have relevant information for the completion of the task. Consultation will also be conducted with key stakeholders (donors and UN partners).

Scope of work/objectives

The specific tasks of the consultancy will include:

Desk review of relevant documentation (Country Programme Document; donor contributions, funding trends, nature of expenditures)

Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the donor environment for potential global, regional and local donors, including private sector to map the feasibility of securing multi-year and thematic funding and recommend ways to develop and maintain strategic partnerships and engagement with key donors, (past, present and future).

• The analysis will review key bilateral and multilateral donor strategic priorities for Zimbabwe and reflect on how these fit with UNICEF Zimbabwe strategic funding goals recommending relevant approaches for donor engagement.
• Review and assess multilateral and International Financing Institutions (IFIs) funding trends.
• Explore opportunities for partnerships from emerging donors - the Brazil, India, Russia, South Africa countries and private sector and foundations.

Recommend ways to develop and maintain strategic partnerships and engagement with key donors, (past, present and future).

Develop a Resource Mobilisation Strategy for the Country Programme 2022 – 2026 including a detailed implementation Plan / Action Plan of the strategy.

Consultancy deliverables

Tasks/Milestone:

Deliverables/Outputs:

Timeline

No. of days

Work plan for the Resource Mobilisation Strategy developed and approved by the deputy representative

Inception report and Work plan developed

5

Organize Consultation meetings with key stake holders on fundraising practices and affordability of the country office

Consultation meetings organized / conducted

10

Conduct detailed analysis of the donor environment both public and private sector resource partners

Donor trend document finalized

10

Resource Mobilization strategy Country Programme 2022 – 2026 first draft

First draft of Resource Mobilization strategy finalized

15

Develop detailed Implementation Plan / Action Plan of the strategy for the CO

First draft of Implementation plan available

5

Presentation to Country Management Team for review of the Resource Mobilisation Strategy

Review by Country Office Country Management Team

2

Integration of comments and submission of final Resource Mobiliasation strategy related annexes and implementation plan

Final draft of Resource strategy and implementation plan available

3

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

• An Advanced degree in the social sciences (Sociology, International Relations, Anthropology, Development studies, Economics/Statistics) or related fields relevant for the assignment.
• Masters or PhD in a programme area related to UNICEF’s work.
• A minimum of ten years of senior level professional work experience at national and international levels.
• Spoken and written fluency in English.
• Experience in planning and facilitating consultations with large and small groups.
• Familiarity with UNICEF’s planning processes will be a solid advantage.
• Required skills: demonstrated strong analytical, communication, writing and editing skills.

For more information please refer to the attached ToR Resource Mobilisation Strategy Consultant ToR.pdf

Other Consultancy Costs and Payment Modalities

Competitive market rates will apply.

If interested and available to undertake the consultancy, please submit your application online and attach the required documents including the technical and an all-inclusive financial proposal (detailing professional fees, DSA, airfare etc where necessary).

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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.

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