Antecedentes
The United Nations Millennium Declaration was adopted in 2000 by world leaders, committing their countries to a new global partnership to reduce extreme poverty and setting out time-bound goals on meeting the needs of the world’s poorest. These goals, to be achieved by 2015, formed the basis for what are now known as the eight Millennium Development Goals, which have been broken down into 21 quantified targets that are measured by 60 indicators.
As was outlined in the report of the Secretary to the general Assembly in September 2011, the UN system’s process of developing a new frame work post 2015 is likely to have the best development impact if it emerges from an inclusive, open and transparent process with multi-stakeholder participation. UN Millennium Campaign has for the last 8 years led UN efforts to build partnerships with civil society, private sector and citizens to contribute to the achievement of the MDGs This has been done through the use innovative communications campaigns, advocacy, social mobilization and policy dialogue. The focus has been to seek to influencing policy, the generation, allocation and effective use of resources, ways of working and the democratic governance environment to accelerate the progress toward MDG achievement.
In this regard, the UN Millennium Campaign is taking the lead in designing and implementing a strategy for outreach to stakeholders; both within and outside the UN including key leaders across civil society. Our Post-2015 outreach is an attempt to bring the voice of citizens, civil society and the myriad of other stakeholders directly into the debates and conversations that will shape the development agenda. MY World, a global options survey, has been designed and developed to ask citizens what would make the most difference to their lives and that of their families. It will be disseminated through different channels to ensure both scale (to create political and media traction) and representativeness (for credibility of the results). The outcome of the Phase I will be to present regular analyses of the results to the High Level Panel on the Post-2015 Development Agenda to inform their work. It is envisaged that MY World will continue to 2015 and help to develop an engaged constituency to strengthen accountability for the next development agenda.
Deberes y responsabilidades
The Campaign’s engagement with technical platforms has been one of the key areas of operations. The website www.myworld2015.org social media activity, data analytics and mobile technology have been has been one of our key platforms for engaging our global partners, therefore the UN Millennium Campaign is seeking to recruit a full-time Technical Partnerships Consultant to ensure that the campaign’s technical assets increasingly serve to support and interlink a wide range of communication efforts and platforms of the campaign globally.
Technical Consultant:
- Oversee the effective internal coordination within and between the UN Millennium Campaign technical team and partners including web developers and mobile partners;
- Develop a holistic plan for technical integration into the third phase of the MY World campaign with a particular focus on using data in accountability frameworks and increasing the use of the MY World dataset;
- Build and foster new technical partnerships directed toward increasing engagement of marginalized communities and phase three of the campaign;
- Oversee the creation of resources for increased and expanded use and understanding of the MY World data in policy and political spaces;
- To increase votes from some of the most marginalized communities using new and accessible technical platforms including mobile;
- Identify and broker new digital partnerships to strengthen and support implementation of online and digital strategy with a particular focus on mobile for development (M4D) and ICT4D;
- Work with the operations associate to manage and monitor the grants/contracts being outsourced to technical partners;
- Input when necessary into analytical reports and papers ensuring the MY World data is most effectively utilized to inform the global discussion on post-2015;
- To assist in the maintenance of the MY World website, create engaging and explanatory visuals, videos and user experiences to be integrated into the main site, communications and social media;
- To regularly update team members on developments, to gather and respond to feedback in a regular and productive way;
- Coordinate routine maintenance tasks and database operations on MY World with technical teams;
- Ensure growth in traffic to the MY World site, and meaningful use of data resources through adequate tracking of the site and implementing sustainable solutions to the challenges encountered in that environment;
- On occasion to represent the campaign at relevant coordination meeting and events within the UN system, with partners and citizens directly;
- Provide general program support to the team as needed to deliver phase three of MY World.
Competencias
Functional Competencies:
- Commitment to the post-2015 conversation and understanding of the UN system and values;
- Creative and pro-active approach to programming activities;
- Self-starter, comfortable pitching ideas and taking the initiative;
- Strong interpersonal and excellent communications skills;
- Ability to work independently, against tight deadlines as well as part of a dynamic international team;
- The position requires a flexible, creative thinker with the passion and drive to get things done;
- Build strong relationships with clients, focus on impact and results and respond positively to feedback;
- Innovative approaches/experience in campaign messaging around mobilization and global development issues;
- Ability to work closely with our website developer team based abroad and deliver results as a part of a team
- Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities and fast moving situations;
- Maturity and confidence in dealing with senior and high ranking members of national and international institutions, government and non-government;
- Demonstrate strong networking skills.
Knowledge Management and Learning:
- Promote knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example;
- Actively work towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, act on learning plan and apply newly acquired skills;
- Working in Teams;
- Demonstrates flexibility and ease working in a fast-paced global team;
- Recognizes opportunities to meet organizational priorities through team work, thinks and acts co-operatively, openly and honestly;
- Communicates information and ideas clearly, is diplomatic and uses tact and sensitivity in dealing with colleagues and partners.
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrate integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
- Promote the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
- Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Treat all people fairly without favouritism.
Habilidades y experiencia requeridas
Education:
- A degree in international politics, international relations, development studies or other related field.
Experience:
- Substantive experience in campaign mobilization working with multiple partners and stakeholders;
- Experience in partner / client relationship management, proven record of maximizing;
- Previous experience in advocacy work on international and cross-sector issues;
- Experience in planning and organizing including development of clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; commitment to team work and to working across disciplines;
- Experience and knowledge of MDGs Advocacy and Post-2015 development framework;
- Good knowledge of emerging mobile technologies and social media;
- Previous experience with campaigns especially those using innovative outreach and engagement methods;
- Demonstrated project experience, including ability to support the work of a large, high-profile project;
- Excellent drafting ability and communication skills, both oral and written;
- Knowledge of UNDP administration and financial procedures an advantage;
- Knowledge of United Nations system and good understanding of international development issues;
- Flexible, energetic, thrives in a fast-paced team and delivering quality results against tight deadlines;
- Outstanding track record of teamwork to deliver results for digital and online communications projects;
- Able to work to deadlines, self-motivated and innovative.
Language Requirements:
- Excellent spoken and written English and communication skills; Additional languages preferred.
Application procedures:
Qualified candidates are requested to apply online via this website.
The application should contain:
- Cover letter explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for the advertised position. Please paste the letter into the "Resume and Motivation" section of the electronic application;
- Filled P11 form including past experience in similar projects and contact details of referees
(blank form can be downloaded from http://europeandcis.undp.org/files/hrforms/P11_modified_for_SCs_and_ICs.doc ); please upload the P11 instead of your CV. ); please upload the P11 instead of your CV; - Financial Proposal* - specifying a total lump sum amount for the work to be delivered (as specified above); Breaking this lump sum down into number of deliverables listed above;
- Incomplete applications will not be considered;
- Please make sure you have provided all requested materials;
- Please note thatthe 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...). All envisaged costs (except of the above mentioned trip) must be included in the financial proposal;
- Payments will be made only upon confirmation of UNDP on delivering on the contract obligations in a satisfactory manner;
- Individual Consultants are responsible for ensuring they have vaccinations/inoculations when travelling to certain countries, as designated by the UN Medical Director. Consultants are also required to comply with the UN security directives set forth under dss.un.org;
- General Terms and conditions as well as other related documents can be found under: http://europeandcis.undp.org/home/jobs
Due to large number of applications we receive, we are able to inform only the successful candidates about the outcome or status of the selection process.
Evaluation of Applicants:
- Individual consultants will be evaluated based on a cumulative analysis taking into consideration the combination of the applicants’ qualifications and financial proposal;
- 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;
- Only the highest ranked candidates who would be found qualified for the job will be considered for the Financial Evaluation. Technical Criteria - 70% of total evaluation ; Financial Criteria - 30% of total evaluation.