Background
The Sustainable Development Goals Fund (SDG-F, www.sdgfund.org) is a development cooperation mechanism created in 2014 by UNDP, on behalf of the UN system, with an initial contribution of the Government of Spain, to support sustainable development activities through integrated and multidimensional joint programmes. It builds on the experience, knowledge, lessons learned and best practices of the previous MDG Achievement Fund (2007-2013), while expanding its activities towards sustainable development and a higher attention on public-private partnerships. Gender and women’s empowerment is a cross-cutting priority in all our areas of work. The SDG-F intends to act as a bridge in the transition from MDGs to SDGs, providing concrete experiences on “how” to achieve a sustainable and inclusive world post 2015.
The SDG-F Secretariat is the operational coordination unit for the Fund and services the SDG-F Steering Committee. The Secretariat sits in the Bureau for External Relations and Advocacy (BERA) of UNDP headquarters. The Secretariat is delegated by the Steering Committee to ensure policies and strategies decided by the Steering Committee are implemented and adhered to.
Public-private partnerships is a key priority for the SDG-F, and in this vein, the SDG-F promotes joining efforts and sharing responsibilities of development partners and business to achieve sustainable development. To further engage the private sector in its work, in April 2015, the SDG-F established a private sector advisory group.
The senior private sector fundraising consultant will work under the guidance and supervision of the SDG-F director and in close coordination with the SDG-F secretariat team. He/She will design and launch a fundraising initiative with the private sector for ensuring that SDG-F's partnerships with the private ("corporate") sector maximizes results for sustainable development by leveraging financial resources.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific Duties
- Support the development and implementation of a SDG-F Private sector Fundraising Strategy
- Give technical support and strategic advice for the implementation of SDG-F Fundraising Strategy;
- Develop a portfolio of corporate partners and potential SDG-F initiatives for public-private partnerhsips, at the global and the local levels;
- Build network of business and private sector partners;
- Provide support and technical advice on corporate alliance negotiations;
- Assessment of opportunities for resource mobilization and identification and mapping of current and potential donors;
- Analysis of key development and sectorial policies currently being discussed and implemented in the country and key donors willing to support these policies;
- Drafting and revision of agreements with donors
- Identification of emerging sources of funding; assessment of their current usage and potential for the future;
- Inputs to and update of outreach/publicity material geared towards business partners and donors;
- Oversee institutional procedures pertaining to forging partnerships, ensuring adherence to global strategies and policy;
- Prepare briefings and all necessary follow up with potential and existing private sector, foundation and individual donors;
- Other tasks that might be required.
Deliverables and Timelines:
- Payments will be made on a monthly basis calculated on the basis of a maximum of 10 days per month;
- Payments will be made upon certification by UNDP of the satisfactory delivery of the products related to the TOR and the appropriate management of associated processes needed to achieve the above-mentioned tasks and objectives.
Competencies
Corporate Competences:
- Commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
- Sensitivity to cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age differences.
Functional Competencies:
- Strong analytical and communication skills, including ability to produce high quality practical advisory reports and knowledge products;
- Demonstrated understanding of local development and community development concepts;
- Familiarity and experience of UNDP is an asset;
- Familiarity with global development issues;
- Ability to function in a team environment;
- Productive and efficient worker, highly motivated;
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks;
- Strong initiative and is comfortable to pro-actively reach out to new and existing external partners;
- Performance-oriented and focused on results;
- Persistence and willingness to follow through;
- Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility;
- Ability to take instructions and to learn on the job.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Advanced university degree in Business Management, Social Sciences, Marketing or equivalent professional work experience in Fundraising and sponsorship, combined with a first level university degree in a related field.
Experience:
- At least ten years' experience in fundraising, marketing/PR, sponsorship, project management, including work with the corporate sector, particularly in creating large scale corporate partnerships, ideally at the international level;
- Experience in UN partnerships essential;
- Experience in the UN system essential;
- Knowledge of current theories and practices in fundraising, including individual giving, marketing and sponsorship required;
- Experience working with institutions in international development;
- Superior written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey complex development concepts and recommendations in a clear and persuasive manner that is tailored to a range of audiences;
- Experience working in international environments or in international networks;
- Research and writing experience.
Language:
- Excellence in spoken and written English is essential;
- Proficiency in other UN languages is desirable.
Application Requirements
All interested applicants should submit the following documents. Incomplete submission can be a ground for disqualification. Documents to be included when submitting the Proposals (Only 1 file can be uploaded therefore please include all docs in one/1 file).
- Updated P11 or Resume/CV;
- Statement of Interest (cover letter) with a brief narrative addressing the competencies mentioned above;
- Financial Proposal for the assignment stating your “all-inclusive (*)” daily fee to be included in the Statement of interest (cover letter) above;
- Candidates short-listed for this position will be requested to submit a “Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability” form.
“All-inclusive” implies that all costs (excluding mission travel) that could possibly be incurred by the Contractor are included in a separate line. Do break down any travel cost already factored into the final amounts submitted in the proposal.
Evaluation: Cumulative analysis
Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following 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: 60%
Financial Criteria weight: 40%
Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 70% (14 points) would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.
Technical Evaluation Criteria (Total 100% - Max. Point 20)
- Experience in fundraising, including work with the corporate sector, particularly in creating large scale corporate partnerships, ideally at the international level: 25% Weight/Max. Point - 5;
- Experience in high-level event coordination and project management with private sector - 25% Weight/Max. Point 5;
- Demonstrated knowledge or experience in UN partnerships with the private sector - 25% Weight/Max. Point 5;
- Understanding, familiarity and experience working within the UN - 25% Weight/Max. Point 5.
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In the event of any official mission/business/travel envisaged for this assignment, the related travel costs will be negotiated and approved before it takes place.