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For every child, an opportunity...

How can you make a difference? 

Background:

Engaging and cooperating with public and private sector partners is at the heart of the Government of Viet Nam - UNICEF 2022-2026 Country Programme with the ultimate objective to advance child rights agenda in Viet Nam. As a core strategy of the UNICEF Strategic Plan partnerships with the public and private sector are key priorities to mobilise critical action and resources for child rights and achieve impact for children at scale.

As a result of the mid-term strategic review of the 2022-2026 Country Programme, UNICEF decided to strengthen its capacities to promote public sector partnerships with key bilateral and multilateral donors in order mobilise resources as well as joint action. The purpose of the Public Partnership and Reporting Consultant is to deepen collaboration with key public sector stakeholders for focused engagement, knowledge exchange, resource mobilization and joint action. S/He may also serve as focal point and resource for colleagues on specific thematic areas of strategic relevance for partnership development. S/He will also be in-charge of coordinating, drafting and quality assuring donor reports, proposals and partner engagement or communication materials as well as of contributing to the new Country Programme Document formulation process relating to partnerships and resource mobilisation to ensure they meet with donor expectations and align with UNICEF standards and procedures.

Scope of Work:

Public Partnerships:

1. Help to build and expand new and existing partnership and resource mobilization opportunities with public sector partners for income and influence based on agreed partnership and resource mobilization needs and facilitate development of donor proposals and resource mobilization agreements to meet those needs. Public partners1 in this context are governments with bilateral relations with Viet Nam, multilateral and development organizations, international or regional financial institutions and innovative financing.

2. Identify and nurture potential high value potential public sector partners, prepare targeted donor presentations, concept notes or other material and facilitate communication with appropriate UNICEF staff and partners, as requested. Supports timely and effective coordination, drafting and completion of high-quality funding proposals in cooperation with programme sections and with guidance from the Deputy Representative Programmes - by soliciting inputs, initiating design processes, standardizing formats, contents and ensuring adherence to donor requirements and overall quality assurance of proposals.

3. Contribute to the development of new partnership and resource mobilization strategies and plans, practices and approaches by formulating recommendations for action based on on-going monitoring, analyzing local/regional/global trends within designated partners and formulating recommendations for strategy approaches and message development.

4. Support the development of the new Country Programme Document and other relating strategies and documents, particularly in the area of partnerships and resource mobilization, as needed.

Reporting/Knowledge Management:

5. Work with programme sections in the coordination and preparation of timely high-quality donor reports by standardizing formats, contents and ensuring adherence to donor requirements. S/He will conduct quality assurance of all reports and proposals including end of year reports.

6. Support the Office with other reporting processes, including End Year Reporting, Situation Reports, 5W Reporting, private sector results reports, etc.

7. Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge and familiarity with current and prospective partners and relevant stakeholders, managing a database of key contacts, pipeline opportunities, and actively contribute to UNICEF global partnerships database (UNISON). Maintain the office donor tracker to ensure there is timely follow up. Scan the external environment within designated partnerships area for opportunities and risks and share information in a timely fashion with relevant UNICEF staff, particularly senior management. Maintain a donor proposal database and/or use relevant tools to target fundraising against programme needs and to inform management on development, submission status of proposals and to monitor funding received and utilized.

8. Provide training and technical assistance, as required, to programme staff to improve the overall quality and consistency proposals and reports.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  TOR Public Partnership and Reporting Consultant Ha Noi.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: 

- An advanced university degree is required in one of the following fields: international relations, political science, communications, international development, or another relevant technical field.

Work Experience: 

- A minimum of eight years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public affairs, programme management, resource mobilization, external relations, or other relevant area. Experience and knowledge of partnership development and resource mobilization as well as development of donor proposals and reporting.

- Strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills to establish and maintain trusted partnerships and to develop close and effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders. Ability to work well with a wide range of internal counterparts and to facilitate cross-sectoral cooperation.

- Current knowledge of development and humanitarian issues, strategies, as well as programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation.

- Demonstrated ability to formulate new approaches in respect of resources management and outreach- related activities. Ability to identify new opportunities and to adapt to and navigate complex challenges in the field and propose solutions.

- In-depth familiarity with political and governmental processes, tact and diplomatic skills and strong judgement. Ability to conduct sound policy analysis and provide intelligence on emerging opportunities.

- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or Vietnamese is an asset.

Evaluation Criteria:

Technical Evaluation (70 points):

- An advanced university degree is required in one of the following fields: international relations, political science, communications, international development, or another relevant technical field, 10 points.

- A minimum of eight years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public affairs, programme management, resource mobilization, external relations, or other relevant area. Experience and knowledge of partnership development and resource mobilization as well as development of donor proposals and reporting; 10 points.

- Strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills to establish and maintain trusted partnerships and to develop close and effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders. Ability to work well with a wide range of internal counterparts and to facilitate cross-sectoral cooperation, 10 points.

- Current knowledge of development and humanitarian issues, strategies, as well as programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation, 10 points.

- Demonstrated ability to formulate new approaches in respect of resources management and outreach-related activities. Ability to identify new opportunities and to adapt to and navigate complex challenges in the field and propose solutions; 10 points.

- In-depth familiarity with political and governmental processes, tact and diplomatic skills and strong judgement. Ability to conduct sound policy analysis and provide intelligence on emerging opportunities; 10 points.

- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or Vietnamese is an asset, 10 points.

Financial evaluation (30 points):

The maximum number of points shall be allotted to the lowest Financial Proposal that is opened/evaluated and compared among those technical qualified candidates who have attained a minimum 45 point score in the technical evaluation. Other Financial Proposals will receive points in inverse proportion to the lowest price.

The Contract shall be awarded to candidate obtaining the highest combined technical and financial scores, subject to the satisfactory result of the verification interview if needed.

Submission of applications:

a. Updated CV/Resume;

b. 03 references including at least one from a past supervisor;

c. Technical proposal which clearly explains how to deliver the tasks and deliverables (preferably less than 10 pages).

d. Financial proposal: All-inclusive lump-sum cost including consultancy fee, travel and any other relevant costs for this assignment.  

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:  

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for consultancy with UNICEF are required to submit the releasing letter from their manager before taking up an assignment. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

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