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Background
UNICEF Rwanda is expanding and
exploring new opportunities to engage with the private sector in Rwanda as a
tool to accelerate results for children and to align with the UNICEF Government
of Rwanda country programme. To achieve this, UNICEF Rwanda has developed a
comprehensive Private Sector Engagement (PSE) strategy that outlines its vision
and goals as well as key actions to be taken by the end of 2023.
exploring new opportunities to engage with the private sector in Rwanda as a
tool to accelerate results for children and to align with the UNICEF Government
of Rwanda country programme. To achieve this, UNICEF Rwanda has developed a
comprehensive Private Sector Engagement (PSE) strategy that outlines its vision
and goals as well as key actions to be taken by the end of 2023.
UNICEF Rwanda recognises the remarkable
changes happening in development cooperation, particularly in policies,
approaches and financing. The biggest changes are evident in the Agenda 2030
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially regarding how the private
sector will be engaged as a change agent in development. PSE is not a new
phenomenon, but in recent years there has been a renewed focus on the role of
the private sector in development.
changes happening in development cooperation, particularly in policies,
approaches and financing. The biggest changes are evident in the Agenda 2030
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially regarding how the private
sector will be engaged as a change agent in development. PSE is not a new
phenomenon, but in recent years there has been a renewed focus on the role of
the private sector in development.
In the development community, more and
more agencies are expressing interest in private sector engagement in Rwanda.
The Government perceives the private sector as the engine of economic growth in
the country. When combined with engagement in other sectors of society, PSE can
be leveraged more effectively and more strategically.
more agencies are expressing interest in private sector engagement in Rwanda.
The Government perceives the private sector as the engine of economic growth in
the country. When combined with engagement in other sectors of society, PSE can
be leveraged more effectively and more strategically.
It is against this background that
UNICEF Rwanda seeks to employ an individual consultant who will work on the
implementation of the Country Office PSE strategy in collaboration with
relevant programme teams. Under the supervision of the Chief of Communication,
UNICEF Rwanda, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the activities
and engagements outlined in the PSE strategy work plan, and will be guided by
the mapping of private sector in Rwanda.
UNICEF Rwanda seeks to employ an individual consultant who will work on the
implementation of the Country Office PSE strategy in collaboration with
relevant programme teams. Under the supervision of the Chief of Communication,
UNICEF Rwanda, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the activities
and engagements outlined in the PSE strategy work plan, and will be guided by
the mapping of private sector in Rwanda.
This new consultancy will be
established in line with the UNICEF Strategic Plan (2018-2021), the UNICEF
Private Sector Impact Plan, the ESAR Private Sector Strategy (2018-2021), and
will utilise the momentum of opportunities offered by the growing market in
Rwanda.
established in line with the UNICEF Strategic Plan (2018-2021), the UNICEF
Private Sector Impact Plan, the ESAR Private Sector Strategy (2018-2021), and
will utilise the momentum of opportunities offered by the growing market in
Rwanda.
Objective of the consultancy
The objective of this consultancy is to
support UNICEF Rwanda to implement the PSE strategy and to achieve results
under its three goals:
support UNICEF Rwanda to implement the PSE strategy and to achieve results
under its three goals:
Goal 1- By 2023, selected industries have
adopted and integrated the Children’s Rights and Business Principles (CRBP)
into their work policies.
adopted and integrated the Children’s Rights and Business Principles (CRBP)
into their work policies.
Goal 2- By 2023, the private sector has
supported the achievement of UNICEF country programme outcomes.
supported the achievement of UNICEF country programme outcomes.
Goal 3- By 2023, the private sector, with
support of the Government, is investing in the wellbeing of children and their
families.
support of the Government, is investing in the wellbeing of children and their
families.
There are two objectives of this
consultancy: 1) to help build internal structures, tools and programme
capacities needed for successful implementation of the strategy, and 2) to carry
out key actions outlined in the work plan to support achievement of the three
PSE strategy goals. In addition, the consultant will validate the four
approaches for private sector engagement outlines in the strategy and collect
lessons learned to modify the strategy and work plan for the following years.
consultancy: 1) to help build internal structures, tools and programme
capacities needed for successful implementation of the strategy, and 2) to carry
out key actions outlined in the work plan to support achievement of the three
PSE strategy goals. In addition, the consultant will validate the four
approaches for private sector engagement outlines in the strategy and collect
lessons learned to modify the strategy and work plan for the following years.
Justification
UNICEF Rwanda has taken concrete steps
to harness the power, reach and influence of the private sector to support
accelerated results for children. In August 2018, UNICEF Rwanda carried out a
private sector mapping exercise on key industries and opportunities in Rwanda,
and developed a comprehensive PSE strategy to support achievement of country
programme outcomes. Successful implementation of the PSE strategy requires
additional human resources and expertise in private sector engagement which are
not available in-house.
to harness the power, reach and influence of the private sector to support
accelerated results for children. In August 2018, UNICEF Rwanda carried out a
private sector mapping exercise on key industries and opportunities in Rwanda,
and developed a comprehensive PSE strategy to support achievement of country
programme outcomes. Successful implementation of the PSE strategy requires
additional human resources and expertise in private sector engagement which are
not available in-house.
Key Responsibilities/Tasks
The consultant will:
Develop different communication materials and
messages targeting the private sector, as well as development partners and the
Government as key audiences through different channels. These materials should
position UNICEF among the key stakeholders in the country.
messages targeting the private sector, as well as development partners and the
Government as key audiences through different channels. These materials should
position UNICEF among the key stakeholders in the country.
Organise and conduct advocacy meetings with
key private sector partners and potential partners to expand PSE to multiple
businesses.
key private sector partners and potential partners to expand PSE to multiple
businesses.
Collect lessons learned on private sector
engagement across programmes to develop tools to collect and share these
lessons regularly.
engagement across programmes to develop tools to collect and share these
lessons regularly.
Explore the feasibility of blended finance
mechanisms (e.g. social/development impact bonds) as a partnership and private
sector engagement modality in support of development outcomes for children in
Rwanda.
mechanisms (e.g. social/development impact bonds) as a partnership and private
sector engagement modality in support of development outcomes for children in
Rwanda.
Explore partnership opportunities with
development agencies (e.g. donors, UN agencies, CSOs) and which policies,
strategies and approaches have been used for PSE in different programmatic
areas, and identify linkages to UNICEF programmes and suggest concrete actions
in line with the PSE strategy.
development agencies (e.g. donors, UN agencies, CSOs) and which policies,
strategies and approaches have been used for PSE in different programmatic
areas, and identify linkages to UNICEF programmes and suggest concrete actions
in line with the PSE strategy.
Focus particularly on engagement with private
sector companies that could support WASH and ECD programme outcomes in close
collaboration with UNICEF programme colleagues, and to suggest actions to be
taken.
sector companies that could support WASH and ECD programme outcomes in close
collaboration with UNICEF programme colleagues, and to suggest actions to be
taken.
Engage with relevant private sector
stakeholders to establish partnerships that support achievement of the three
strategy goals.
stakeholders to establish partnerships that support achievement of the three
strategy goals.
Collect lessons learned from implementation
of the strategy and work plan at the end of one year and modify them
accordingly.
of the strategy and work plan at the end of one year and modify them
accordingly.
Reporting
The consultant will report directly to
the Chief of Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships (CAP) in UNICEF Rwanda.
He/she will work closely with Âthe section team and other programme staff to
support implementation of the PSE strategy and goals.
the Chief of Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships (CAP) in UNICEF Rwanda.
He/she will work closely with Âthe section team and other programme staff to
support implementation of the PSE strategy and goals.
Qualifications and specialized
knowledge/experience required:
knowledge/experience required:
Education:
Advanced Degree in one of the following
fields: communications, social sciences, marketing, public relations, business
administration and management or related field. A first level university degree
in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the
advanced university degree.
fields: communications, social sciences, marketing, public relations, business
administration and management or related field. A first level university degree
in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the
advanced university degree.
Proven experience, knowledge and
skills:
skills:
Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible
professional work experience in the private sector, such as experience in
public-private partnerships, private sector development, private sector
partnerships and/or engagement, corporate social responsibility, donor outreach
and management. Some work experience at the international level desired.
professional work experience in the private sector, such as experience in
public-private partnerships, private sector development, private sector
partnerships and/or engagement, corporate social responsibility, donor outreach
and management. Some work experience at the international level desired.
Strong understanding and work experience in
UNICEF programme priorities is considered as an asset.
UNICEF programme priorities is considered as an asset.
Strong understanding of and/or experience
with the UN.
with the UN.
Experience in Africa and good knowledge of
the private sector landscape in Rwanda is considered an asset.
the private sector landscape in Rwanda is considered an asset.
Strong analytical and writing skills.
Strong planning/organising and
networking/relating skills.
networking/relating 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.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of French is an asset.
Knowledge of French is an asset.
Expected deliverables
Deliverables
Remuneration
Inception report, including a work plan to
support implementation of the PSE strategy
support implementation of the PSE strategy
5%
Communication materials and messages, including
investment cases targeting the private sector, as well as development partners
and the Government as key audiences
investment cases targeting the private sector, as well as development partners
and the Government as key audiences
10%
Lessons learned on private sector engagement
across the programmes, analysed and shared, as well as tools to collect and
share lessons learned.
across the programmes, analysed and shared, as well as tools to collect and
share lessons learned.
Explore partnership opportunities with
development agencies (e.g. donors, UN agencies, CSOs) and identify their
previous engagement with the private sector, identifying linkages to UNICEF
programmes and its PSE strategy.
development agencies (e.g. donors, UN agencies, CSOs) and identify their
previous engagement with the private sector, identifying linkages to UNICEF
programmes and its PSE strategy.
50%
Explore future opportunities for engagement
and leveraging with private sector using the blended finance mechanisms with
focus on social/development impact bonds.
and leveraging with private sector using the blended finance mechanisms with
focus on social/development impact bonds.
Focus particularly on engagement with private
sector companies that could support WASH and ECD programme outcomes in close
collaboration with UNICEF programme colleagues, and to suggest actions to be
taken.
sector companies that could support WASH and ECD programme outcomes in close
collaboration with UNICEF programme colleagues, and to suggest actions to be
taken.
Establish partnerships with private sector
stakeholders to support achievement of the three PSE strategy goals.
stakeholders to support achievement of the three PSE strategy goals.
25%
Lessons learned from implementation of the
strategy and work plan at the end of year one (report, including
recommendations available), and work plan for year two developed based on
lessons learned and results achieved so far.
strategy and work plan at the end of year one (report, including
recommendations available), and work plan for year two developed based on
lessons learned and results achieved so far.
10%
9. General conditions: procedures and
logistics:
logistics:
The consultant will be required to use
his/her own computer. The Country Office will avail working space as required
and facilitate transport for in-country travels at the request of the
supervisor.
his/her own computer. The Country Office will avail working space as required
and facilitate transport for in-country travels at the request of the
supervisor.
Consultancy Evaluation process
The best candidate will be evaluated
and selected based on the best fit on most of the qualifications outlined
above. The most suitable candidates may be invited for an oral or written
interview or both.
and selected based on the best fit on most of the qualifications outlined
above. The most suitable candidates may be invited for an oral or written
interview or both.
The Technical Evaluation is weighted at
75% and 25 % for the Financial proposal.
75% and 25 % for the Financial proposal.
Policy both parties should be aware of:
Under the consultancy agreements, a month is
defined as 21 working days, and fees are pro-rated accordingly. Consultants are
not paid for weekends or public holidays.
defined as 21 working days, and fees are pro-rated accordingly. Consultants are
not paid for weekends or public holidays.
Consultants are not entitled to payment of
overtime. All remuneration must be within the contract agreement.
overtime. All remuneration must be within the contract agreement.
No contract may commence unless the contract
is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant.
is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant.
The consultant will be required to sign the
Health statement for consultants/Individual contractor prior to taking up the
assignment.
Health statement for consultants/Individual contractor prior to taking up the
assignment.
How to apply
Qualified and experienced candidates
are requested to submit a letter of interest including a Technical Proposal
outlining a road map for review and implementation timeline. In their letter of
interest, candidates should highlight their previous work experience relevant
to the assignment, the attributes that make them suitable, their proposed
approach to the assignment.
are requested to submit a letter of interest including a Technical Proposal
outlining a road map for review and implementation timeline. In their letter of
interest, candidates should highlight their previous work experience relevant
to the assignment, the attributes that make them suitable, their proposed
approach to the assignment.
The applicant should also submit a Financial
Proposal outlining the total costs for this consultancy with payment linked to
the 8 main deliverables outlined above. The financial proposal should indicate
an all-inclusive lump sum fee composed of consultancy fees, travel costs and
subsistence/living allowances. Please note subsistence/living allowances should
not exceed 75% of the UN Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) in Rwanda.
Proposal outlining the total costs for this consultancy with payment linked to
the 8 main deliverables outlined above. The financial proposal should indicate
an all-inclusive lump sum fee composed of consultancy fees, travel costs and
subsistence/living allowances. Please note subsistence/living allowances should
not exceed 75% of the UN Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) in Rwanda.
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UNICEF’s core values of Commitment,
Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with
People and Drive for Results.
Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with
People and Drive for Results.
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.
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.
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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, therefore, undergo
rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to
these standards and principles.
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, therefore, undergo
rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to
these standards and principles.
How
to apply:
to apply:
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=517156
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=517156
