Avis de recrutement d’un consultant en mobilisation des ressources et en partenariat, Bangui, RCA

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And we never give up. 

 

Purpose of the consultancy :

Under the general guidance and supervision of the Representative, the consultant will provide expert technical advice and operational support for contribution management and resource mobilization activities of CAR Country Office (CARCO), including the development of resource mobilization and partnership strategy in close coordination with the Communication, Field Services Sections and Planning & Monitoring. This includes facilitation of office fundraising efforts, tracking of funding trends and gaps, oversight of fund utilization, liaison with donors, and the consolidation and on time submission of donor reports for the Country Programme.  In close coordination with the Communication Section, the consultant will also ensure the timely preparation and dissemination of other mandatory and special reports, as well as briefing documents and corporate publications relating to programme activities in support of the UNICEF mission in the country.

 

Major tasks to be accomplished :

• Resource mobilization strategy : In close consultation with the Country Management Team, develop a comprehensive resource mobilization strategy with a concrete action plan in support of CAR’ new CPD and humanitarian priorities ;
• Key resource mobilization documents :

1. Prepare comprehensive, analytical and substantive briefs, reports, statistics and other documentation for senior management meetings, donor meetings, or trips involving resource mobilization ;
2. Create, review and edit – in close collaboration with all sectors and Communications and Partnerships Section – a set of high-quality resource mobilisation documents for a large range of stakeholders (“traditional and non- traditional” donors –public and private sector donors- National Committees); Ensure timely coordination and dissemination ;
3. Ensure the implementation of the RM action plan.

• Donor visibility and recognition :

1. Work closely with communications team and seek synergies between resource mobilization and communications to enhance donor visibility and recognition, as well as advocacy for fundraising purposes through innovative approaches ;
2. Develop a donor visibility and recognition plan in collaboration with the communication team.

• Donor Engagement :

1. Support the Country Management Team in engagement with donors to ensure common messaging with donors and maintain/develop effective working relationships with these partners ;
2. Coordinate the engagement with potential partner organizations/entities to gauge their interest and cultivate partnerships to leverage innovative financing, including blended financing and impact bonds, to deliver results for children

• Technical support on fundraising :

1. Guide and support Country Management Team on opportunities for partnership and resource mobilization, including providing advice on improving the quality of funding and reporting (including with public/ bilateral donors, National Committees, and private sector) ;
2. Facilitate the consolidation and quality assurance of donor proposals in compliance with UNICEF standards and donors’ requirements ;
3. Liaise and work closely with Regional Office, PPD and PFP on resource mobilization and partnership issues ;
4. As needed, support negotiation with donors, in collaboration with PPD, RO and/or PFP for reprogramming of resources ;
5. Advise programme teams about donor conditions and procedures. In close collaboration with budget colleagues facilitate correct and timely utilization and reporting of donor contributions. Support the capacity building of staff on understanding donor requirements and reporting mechanisms ;
6. Coordinate the engagement with potential partner organizations/entities to gauge their interest and cultivate partnerships to leverage innovative financing, including blended financing and impact bonds, to deliver results for children ;
7. Develop the affordability analysis of the office proposed structure for the Country Programme Management Plan.

Deliverables and deadlines :

Major tasks     :

• Develop the preliminary resource mobilization strategy with a concrete action plan in support of CAR’ new CPD and humanitarian priorities ;
• Prepare comprehensive, analytical and substantive briefs, reports, statistics and other documentation for senior management meetings or trips involving resource mobilization ;
• Prepare in collaboration with PFP Rep’s meetings/presentation with key NatComs and with PPD with key government ;
• Develop a donor visibility and recognition plan in collaboration with the communication team.

Deliverable    :

• Good practices and successes from the past ;
• Shifts needed and initial recommendations and findings ;
• Contextual analysis relevant to resource mobilization UNICEF CAR’s donor analysis ;
• Topline recommendations ;
• Two 2-pager and two generic proposals on 2 key programmes ;
• Virtual meetings conducted with the Rep and (a) Key NatComs (ex: UK; French; Dutch; Swiss; German; Spanish) ;
• Key governments (Ex: Germany; Luxembourg; Japan; Koika; EU; Sweden; Canada; etc.) ;
• Donor visibility and recognition plan.

Specific delivery date/deadline for completion :

• Mid- February 2023 ;
• End of February 2023 ;
• Mid-March 2023 ;
• End of March 2023 ;
• March 2023 ;
• January 2023 ;
• December 2020.

Reporting to : The individual contractor will report to the Representative of Central African Republic UNICEF Country Office

Estimated duration of contract : Full time contractor (6 months contract – November 2022 – April 2023)

Workplace : Bangui Office. Travel may be required. Specific travel plans will be defined as needed.

 

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

Education : Master’s Degree in Social Science, Public Relations, International Affairs or any other related field

Experience :

• At least 8 years relevant work experience with partnership management, resource mobilization and donor relations in complex situations ;
• Work experience with fundraising, coordinating multisector donor proposals and reports ;
• Demonstrated experience in coordination and reporting writing ;
• At least one instance of exposure to emergency programming. Active involvement in a humanitarian crisis response programme preferred.

Other requirements :

• Capacity to work in stressful conditions ;
• High level of Integrity and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values ;
• Analytical and conceptual ability, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills ;
• Familiarity with UNICEF systems VISION/Insight an asset.

Language requirement :

High degree of fluency in written and verbal English and French

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Note : Applicants are required to provide:

• 1 updated CV ;
• Cover letter explaining the motivation for applying and explaining how the qualifications and skill set of the candidate are suitable for this consultancy ;
• Work samples – this includes at least one resource mobilization strategy and other relevant resource mobilization documents ;
• Financial proposition ;
• Names and contacts of three recent supervisors/clients (UNICEF will not contact them without informing the applicant).

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Educational Qualification (Score 10) : Master’s Degree in Social Science, Public Relations, International Affairs or any other related field

Relevant Experience (Score 15) :

• At least 8 years relevant work experience with partnership management, resource mobilization and donor relations in complex situations ;
• Work experience with fundraising, coordinating multisector donor proposals and reports ;
• At least one instance of exposure to emergency programming. Active involvement in a humanitarian crisis response programme preferred.

Technical knowledge and skills (Score 20) : Technical knowledge of fundraising with networks in the public and private sectors including proven experience in leveraging partnerships. Fluency in English and French languages (written and verbal) is required

Interview (Score 25)

Financial (Score 30)

Total technical and financial score è 100

Working conditions :

• The consultant will receive a UNICEF laptop for the duration of the consultancy and will be granted with an UNICEF email address ;
• The consultants will be entitled to the same R&R travel, under the same schedules as UNICEF staff members in CAR ;
• The consultant will be required to work in the duty station.  UNICEF will provide the consultant with an office and travel facilities in Bangui and in the area covered by the project to carry out the mission ;
• The consultant is expected to strictly adhere to the security arrangements of the UN system in CAR ;
• The consultant will be responsible for his/her own insurance ;
• The consultant shall include all costs of the consultancy in his/her technical proposal including a detailed budget.

Payment schedule : Payment will be made against a monthly progress report/Deliverables

Desired start date of the consultancy : November 1, 2022

End date of the consultancy : July 31, 2023

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.