Duration: from 01 April 2025 to 31 December 2025
Workplace: office-based, Astana
Modality: full-time

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, a fair chance

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Purpose of the assignment
To ensure effective programme implementation of the UNICEF Country Programme Document, increase UNICEF visibility and build effective partnerships with private sector the Partnerships and Resource Mobilization (hereinafter – Consultant) will be hired.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Partnerships Officer and in close cooperation with the Communications Specialist, the Consultant will assist UNICEF Kazakhstan Country Office in (1) designing and implementing campaigns /events to increase UNICEF’s visibility and mobilize new partners (2) communicating with business and individuals to facilitate preparation of high-level events (3) creating innovative communication/fundraising solutions in support of UNICEF in Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Strategy.

Scope of Work:
• The consultant will be responsible for the below workstreams:
• Together with other UNICEF colleagues lead organization of high-level events jointly with partners/business to promote awareness about child rights, increase visibility of UNICEF, and build partnerships.
• Support with organization of high-level events jointly with partners/business to promote awareness about child rights, increase visibility of UNICEF - at least 5 events with different companies is organized and delivered in Astana
• Preparation and support of the meetings of the Business Advisory Council based in Astana – at least 3 meetings are organized, and actions are followed up.
• Support with fundraising activities with private sector donors (such as cause-related marketing) – at least 2 private sector donors are nurtured and partnership is built by the end of contract.
• Identify and pursue other opportunities for engagement, fundraising, policy influence and collaboration with the private sector, including on how to anticipate and respond to partners’ concerns and priorities - at least 5 strategic partnerships with private sector companies by the end of contract.
• Establish contacts with potential partners (companies, chambers of commerce, business associations) and prepare presentations on UNICEF’s “pitch” in collaboration with the different CO sections on UNICEF’S value added and potential partnership - develop at least 10 proposals/pitches to potential private sector partnership.
• Establish partnerships-based on family-friendly policies - secure at least 3 new partnerships with the corporate sector on family-friendly policies.
• Other assignments within partnerships and resource mobilization activities based on the needs of the office and changing funding environment.

 Work Assignment Overview Partnerships Consultant Astana 2025.docx

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
• Education: Bachelor's degree in marketing, Public Relations, International Relations, Management, or a similar field.
• Experience:
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in event management, public relations, marketing, project management, partnership development
- Experience of organising charity events will be a strong asset
- Fluency in written and spoken Russian, working knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of Kazakh language is a strong asset.
- Highly developed communication and partnership skills.
- Ability to work independently and respond to feedback in a timely and professional manner.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to contribute to a team.
- Experience of working with sponsors and influencers
- Experience with a communications campaign across multiple mediums
- Prior working experience with UN agency is an asset.
• Competencies:
- Event management
- Planning and conducting event marketing campaigns
- Sponsor attraction and sponsor relationship management

For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (https://www.unicef.org/about/unicef-culture)

Evaluation Criteria
Technical evaluation weighs 70%, while Financial evaluation – 30%
A) Technical Evaluation
- Strong expertise in event management
The consultant should have a proven track record in event management
- Experience in planning and conducting event marketing campaigns
The consultant should have a proven track record in event marketing
- Experience in sponsor attraction and sponsor relationship management
The consultant should have a proven track record in sponsor attraction and management

B) Financial Proposal (e.g. maximum of 30 scores)
• Candidates must submit a financial proposal for the whole assignment based on these Terms of Reference. The financial proposal should clearly state the cost of the services for each Deliverables/Outputs.
• The financial proposal that provides the best value for money, meaning the lowest financial proposal, will receive the highest score during assessment. This is the main principle because saved funds will be directed towards other activities to aid children in Kazakhstan. Only financial proposals that fully cover all deliverables outlined in the terms of reference will be considered.

Remarks:  

• Completion of the UN/UNICEF mandatory trainings is obligatory upon commencement of the contract.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• All materials developed will remain the copyright of UNICEF and that UNICEF will be free to adapt and modify them in the future.
• Costs indicated are estimated. Final rate shall follow the “best value for money” principle, i.e., achieving the desired outcome at the lowest possible fee. Consultants will be asked to stipulate all-inclusive fees, including lump sum travel and subsistence costs, as applicable.
• Individuals engaged under a consultancy 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. Consultants 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.