UNDP Jobs - 52216- Consultant - Outreach Coordination

Consultant - Outreach Coordination

Location :

Istanbul, TURKEY

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

18-Dec-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

12 Months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

12 months (with possiblity of renewal)

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Launched in 2008, the Business Call to Action(BCtA) is a global membership platform that encourages private sector companies to develop innovative business models that combine profitability with development impact, in support of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

BCtA members are market leaders and innovators, committed to developing commercially viable business ventures that engage people living at the Base of the Pyramid (BoP) as consumers, producers, suppliers, and distributors of goods and services. In more than 50 countries, business leaders are spearheading efforts to provide the poor with the tools and resources they need to succeed by promoting economic opportunity.

BCtA provides a leadership platform for companies to demonstrate their commitment to development and to access global expertise on innovation at the BoP.

Members benefit from:

Recognition as part of a high-visibility leadership platform, including association with the UN brand and possible international speaking engagements;
Access to a global knowledge network on inclusive business models and communities of practice;
Partnerships with development agencies, international organizations, and other companies;
Validation and dissemination of results, including within the UN Network, from specific BoP business models.

The Business Call to Action (BCtA) is a global corporate leadership platform, with over 100 member companies that are incorporating inclusive business approaches in their operations to help advance the MDGs. As innovators in this space, BCtA member companies are advancing the inclusive business agenda by creating novel business models, sharing lessons learned, and forging partnerships to improve scale and increase development impact. The initiative is the result of a partnership between the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), UK Department for International Development (DFID), US Agency for International Development (USAID), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the United Nations Global Compact to meet the anti-poverty Millennium Development Goals by 2015.

Duties and Responsibilities

As part of BCtA’s mission and under the supervision of the Programme Manager, the Outreach Coordination Consultant will support the coordination of the activities of the outreach team (including sectoral and country experts) and partner network organizations in order to ensure an effective pipeline of companies with initiatives to be accepted for membership and work closely with the Programme Manager in assisting in targeted outreach to high profile companies. In addition, the Outreach Coordination Consultant will oversee the due diligence workflow for all companies in order to ensure that they meet the highest standard for membership in BCtA.

The Consultant will deliver the following services to the BCtA Secretariat under the supervision of the Programme Manager of the Business Call to Action.

Summary of Key Functions:

Provide Coordination and Technical Support of activities of the Outreach team and partner network organizations;
Manage Development of finalized BCtA Due Diligence Guidebook and Oversee Due Diligence workflow processes for all companies; and
Work with the Programme Manager, BCtA to support and conduct client facing outreach to global high profile companies to submit applications for membership in BCtA;
Engage in other outreach related activities under supervision of the Programme Manager.

Coordination and Technical Support of Outreach Team and Partner Network Organizations:

Provide technical support including inputs into the development of a BCtA outreach toolkit and updating of the technical information provided in the recruitment of BCtA companies by documenting lessons learned and feedback provided by the outreach team;
Responsible for introductory training and providing ongoing technical support for new consultants and partner network organizations representatives;
Working with the Programme Manager, define outreach goals, monitor performance and workflow process of outreach team and partner network organizations; and
Coordinate and support the activities of the outreach team and partner network organizations: including holding update calls, supervising reporting on activities, and offering tailored support for outreach from headquarters when necessary.

Due Diligence and Risk Management:

Manage the development of a finalized BCtA risk due diligence guidebook taking into account UNDP’s and partner institutions guidelines;

Responsible for systems of risk analysis and due diligence that will be performed for all pipeline companies prior to inviting them to join the BCtA;
Track corporate and partner relationships: Maintain the BCtA’s Sales force account to track BCtA’s relationships with pipeline companies and network partners over time; and
Ensure that all applications meet BCtA’s high standards for membership: including checking each application against BCtA eligibility criteria, providing guidance and feedback to company/outreach team to ensure that all critical points have been addressed in the application, and liaising with the Knowledge Management team and UNDP subject area experts to get input on applicant.

Support Secretariat-Based Outreach to Global Companies:

Working with the Programme Manager, assist with targeted outreach to potential BCtA member companies including identifying global companies which have inclusive businesses that meet BCtA membership criteria and engage managers in such companies that results in submitting and filling out applications for the BCtA membership platform and successful approval as members;
Conduct market research on various industries and sectors as needed to fulfill new company member quota; and
Represent the BCtA Secretariat in geography of priority where outreach would be done from the Secretariat through participation in key events and outreach opportunities.

The consultant shall support the BCtA Secretariat in other tasks that may arise during the assignment period. The consultant shall be ready to undertake international travel on behalf of the Secretariat if required.

Deliverables:

Finalization of a BCtA Due Diligence Guidebook and conduct Due Diligence on at least 120 companies;
Recruitment of at least 30 new companies during the year towards BCtA platform;
Market research and analysis that Identifies at least 50 new companies for the BCtA pipeline for BCtA Secretariat-based outreach (in line with portfolio management approach) and work with the Programme Manager in creating an effective pipeline that will contribute to overall outreach goals as agreed with the partners of BCtA in 2015-2016;
Development of Outreach Toolkit and training/technical support to assist Outreach team (including induction training, review and monitoring of deliverables) with ongoing systems for capacity support and workflow management;
The consultant shall report to the Programme Manager of the BCtA. The consultant shall provide monthly updates on progress made in terms of the above deliverables;
The consultant shall support the BCtA Secretariat in other tasks that may arise during the assignment period;
The consultant shall be ready to undertake international travel on behalf of the Secretariat if required;
Payments for work completed shall be made on a monthly basis based on deliverables submitted and deemed satisfactory by the Secretariat.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
Sensitivity to cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age differences.

Functional Competencies:

Understanding of inclusive business models, inclusive market development, and business sustainability;
issues to engage private sector companies in job creation and income generation projects that contribute to the MDGs;
Clear understanding of the business drivers of companies operating in developing countries;
Strong knowledge and familiarity with inclusive business initiatives. Prefer someone with existing company contacts or the ability to quickly establish relations at companies;
Knowledge and familiarity with value chain innovation and technology innovation to promote inclusive business;
Skill in identifying companies with inclusive business initiatives and ability to employ a creative, persistent and practical approach to company outreach;
Knowledge of international donors, association, NGOs and other actors including impact investing working in the private sector in developing countries to promote inclusive business;
Willingness to pro-actively share knowledge and experience;
Possess clear interest and experience in private sector development and inclusive business;
Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English; and
Strong writing and editing skills.

Behavioral Competencies:

Productive and efficient worker, highly motivated;
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks;
Strong initiative and is comfortable cold calling companies operating in inclusive business;
Performance-oriented and focused on results;
Persistence and willingness to follow through with outreach calls and application completion.
Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility;
Ability to take instructions and to learn on the job;
Communication and advocacy skills;
Curiosity and desire to work a complex, international environment; and
Ability to work in a team environment.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

A Master's degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Economic Development or related field.

Experience:

Minimum Five (5 )years of combined experience in the private and/or in the development sector working on private sector issues,
Track record of work with leaders in the private sector or public sector;
Demonstrated knowledge of inclusive business;
Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience with companies with existing inclusive business initiatives and the ecosystem of support initiatives in the area of inclusive business will be considered an asset;
Familiarity with UN and/or multilateral/bilateral agencies will be considered an asset.

Language:

Fluency in English is required (written and verbal).

Application Requirements:

All interested applicants should submit the following requirements. Incomplete submission can be a ground for disqualification. Only 1 file can be uploaded please include all docs requested in one/1 file:

Technical Criteria:

Demonstrated experience in the private sector and/or in the development sector working on private sector issues -- 50%;
Demonstrated knowledge of inclusive business- 25%;
Track record of work with leaders in the private sector or public sector - 25%.

Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 70 percent of technical would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.

Financial: 30 points

Application Requirements:

All interested applicants should submit the following requirements. Incomplete submission can be a ground for disqualification.

Complete CV/P11 (UN Personal History Form) including past experiences in similar projects and at least 3 references;
A statement explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for the assignment;
Financial proposal specifying the “all inclusive” Lump Sum Amount per month. A monthly update report must be submitted for payment. All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal as a separate line.

When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

Responsive/compliant/acceptable; and
Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation;
Technical Criteria weight: 70%;
Financial Criteria weight: 30%.

Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 14 (70%) points would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.

Evaluation:

Individual consultants will be evaluated using the Cumulative Analysis methodology. When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

Responsive/compliant/acceptable, and having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation;
Technical Criteria weight: 70%;
Financial Criteria weight: 30%.

Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 14 points would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.

Criteria

Technical: Max 20 points

Demonstrated experience in the private sector and/or in the development sector working on private sector issues -- 50% (10 points);
Demonstrated knowledge of inclusive business- 25%; (1/4 of techincal score) (5 points);
Track record of work with leaders in the private sector or public sector - 25%; (1/4 of techincal score) (5 points).

*Please note that the financial proposal is all-inclusive and shall take into account various expenses incurred by the consultant/contractor during the contract period (e.g. fee, health insurance, vaccination and any other relevant expenses related to the performance of services).

Please go the following link for the General Conditions of Individual Contracts:

http://www.undp.org/procurement/operate.shtml#_Conditions_of_Contract.