Closing
date: 17 Oct 2017
date: 17 Oct 2017
If
you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a
lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights
organization would like to hear from you.
you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a
lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights
organization would like to hear from you.
For
70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and
territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The
world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports
child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education
for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence,
exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary
contributions
70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and
territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The
world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports
child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education
for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence,
exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary
contributions
of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
Purpose
of the Assignment
of the Assignment
UNICEF
Rwanda primarily works with the Government of Rwanda to support various
development initiatives. To implement these initiatives and to promote UNICEF’s
agenda on the fulfillment of children’s rights, there is need to engage with a
broader range of partners, including civil society organisations (CSOs) and the
emerging private sector. UNICEF has been working with international and
national CSOs in several sectors, in both the development and humanitarian
contexts. However, there is potential of engaging with more CSOs and the private
sector. To explore this potential, it is imperative to gather information on
existing and potential partners in UNICEF’s areas of interest. It is against
this background that UNICEF seeks to employ an individual consultant to
facilitate the mapping of potential partners within the private sector and
CSOs.
Rwanda primarily works with the Government of Rwanda to support various
development initiatives. To implement these initiatives and to promote UNICEF’s
agenda on the fulfillment of children’s rights, there is need to engage with a
broader range of partners, including civil society organisations (CSOs) and the
emerging private sector. UNICEF has been working with international and
national CSOs in several sectors, in both the development and humanitarian
contexts. However, there is potential of engaging with more CSOs and the private
sector. To explore this potential, it is imperative to gather information on
existing and potential partners in UNICEF’s areas of interest. It is against
this background that UNICEF seeks to employ an individual consultant to
facilitate the mapping of potential partners within the private sector and
CSOs.
Under
the supervision of the Chief of Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships, the
selected consultant will be responsible for carrying out the activities and
scope of work outlined in the objectives below related to engagement with the
private sector and CSOs.
the supervision of the Chief of Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships, the
selected consultant will be responsible for carrying out the activities and
scope of work outlined in the objectives below related to engagement with the
private sector and CSOs.
Assignment
Tasks
Tasks
Undertake a desk review on the private sector
(including the tea industry) and CSOs. The consultant will give specific
attention to the context of the Children’s Rights and Business Principles, and
to corporate social responsibility / shared values.
(including the tea industry) and CSOs. The consultant will give specific
attention to the context of the Children’s Rights and Business Principles, and
to corporate social responsibility / shared values.
Organise interviews with external
stakeholders and existing / potential partners to gather insights on the
perception of children’s rights and shared values. For the tea industry, in
collaboration with NAEB, organise small worker surveys and focus group
discussions with stakeholders, including workers, caregivers, community
members, and health / education experts.
stakeholders and existing / potential partners to gather insights on the
perception of children’s rights and shared values. For the tea industry, in
collaboration with NAEB, organise small worker surveys and focus group
discussions with stakeholders, including workers, caregivers, community
members, and health / education experts.
Conduct a mapping of existing and potential
private sector and CSO partners, with a particular focus on the tea industry.
The consultant must understand the ways in which children’s rights are affected
in the tea sector, analyse key drivers and underlying root causes of children’s
rights violations, and steps companies can take to mitigate threats to
children’s rights and strengthen positive impacts.
private sector and CSO partners, with a particular focus on the tea industry.
The consultant must understand the ways in which children’s rights are affected
in the tea sector, analyse key drivers and underlying root causes of children’s
rights violations, and steps companies can take to mitigate threats to
children’s rights and strengthen positive impacts.
Analyse findings from the assessment and
draft summary report. Communicate findings to key stakeholders facilitated by
UNICEF and NAEB, and refine assessment findings based on feedback.
draft summary report. Communicate findings to key stakeholders facilitated by
UNICEF and NAEB, and refine assessment findings based on feedback.
Develop a presentation summarising assessment
findings and present at the validation workshop organised by UNICEF and
partners.
findings and present at the validation workshop organised by UNICEF and
partners.
Produce a final report of the mapping study,
which will inform the country office on future engagement with the private
sector and CSOs.
which will inform the country office on future engagement with the private
sector and CSOs.
The final report will include a separate
section on the tea sector.
section on the tea sector.
A top 10 list of private sector companies
with a strong focus on CSR and CSOs working in UNICEF’s thematic areas (health,
nutrition, education and child protection).
with a strong focus on CSR and CSOs working in UNICEF’s thematic areas (health,
nutrition, education and child protection).
Duration
of Consultancy
of Consultancy
The
consultancy duration will be for a maximum period of 4 months.
consultancy duration will be for a maximum period of 4 months.
Expected
Deliverables
Deliverables
Inception
report indicating the work plan to conduct the mapping study
report indicating the work plan to conduct the mapping study
Ø
Within 7 days after signing the contract
Within 7 days after signing the contract
Draft
mapping study of CSOs indicating their geographic locations, areas of
comparative advantages and relevant experiences.
mapping study of CSOs indicating their geographic locations, areas of
comparative advantages and relevant experiences.
Ø
Within 30 days after signing the contract
Within 30 days after signing the contract
Draft
mapping study of the private sector, showing potential non-financial
partnerships
mapping study of the private sector, showing potential non-financial
partnerships
Ø
Within 45 days after signing the contract
Within 45 days after signing the contract
Draft
report for validation with stakeholders
report for validation with stakeholders
Ø
Within 70 days after signing the contracts
Within 70 days after signing the contracts
Final
reports on CSOs and the private sector after integrating inputs/comments by
UNICEF team and partners
reports on CSOs and the private sector after integrating inputs/comments by
UNICEF team and partners
Ø
Within 20 days after the validation workshop
Within 20 days after the validation workshop
Qualifications
of Successful Candidate
of Successful Candidate
Advanced degree in one of the following
fields: communications, social sciences, business administration and management
or related fields.
fields: communications, social sciences, business administration and management
or related fields.
A first level university degree in
combination with significant private sector experience of at least 7 years may
beaccepted in lieu of an advanced degree
combination with significant private sector experience of at least 7 years may
beaccepted in lieu of an advanced degree
Years
of relevant experience
of relevant experience
Minimum five years of progressively
responsible work experience in private sector partnerships, CSR or engagement
strategies; preferably at the international level.
responsible work experience in private sector partnerships, CSR or engagement
strategies; preferably at the international level.
Strong understanding and/or experience of the
UN structure.
UN structure.
Experience in Eastern and Southern Africa
and/or good knowledge of the development and private sector context in Rwanda
is an asset.
and/or good knowledge of the development and private sector context in Rwanda
is an asset.
Strong planning, organising, and networking
skills.
skills.
Strong communication skills, including
writing skills, with a strong preference for knowledge and experience in
writing for the UN, private sector, and public sector.
writing skills, with a strong preference for knowledge and experience in
writing for the UN, private sector, and public sector.
Competencies
of Successful Candidate
of Successful Candidate
To
view our competency framework, please click here.
view our competency framework, please click here.
Please
indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in US$) to
undertake the terms of reference above (including travel and daily subsistence
allowance, if applicable). Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate
will not be considered.
indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in US$) to
undertake the terms of reference above (including travel and daily subsistence
allowance, if applicable). Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate
will not be considered.
UNICEF
is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages
qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic
backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a
part of our organisation.
is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages
qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic
backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a
part of our organisation.
UNICEF
is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages
qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic
backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a
part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=507640
is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages
qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic
backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a
part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=507640
