Background

• 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Gather and evaluate key qualitative and quantitative data on the companies reaching the bottom of the pyramid and utilize publicly available data to produce knowledge products that demonstrate the impact of inclusive business, such as sector profiles, case studies, webinar concept notes, outcomes documents from BCtA knowledge-focused events;
• Lead BCtA’s creation of its flagship webinar series, with collaborations from a wide range of stakeholders;
• Conduct in-depth primary and secondary research on a broad range of topics and various sectors related to inclusive business;
• Lead dissemination of BCtA research in a variety of online and offline formats, on Twitter, the Pracitioner’s Hub, and other platforms (including writing short blurbs, blog posts and introductory material where necessary);
• Lead the compilation and production of the BCtA Annual Review;
• Assist in production, design, content creation, and dissemination of quarterly newsletters, including management and storage of BCtA stakeholders contacts with detailed information on their preferences;
• Identify opportunities for the development of new BCtA knowledge products and services in response to evolving needs;
• Create, update, and mail BCtA collateral materials for distribution at the events to ensure accuracy and quality of printed materials;
• Create new marketing materials as appropriate and directed by the Secretariat;
• When applicable, support communications during the event, such as live-tweeting, taking notes, recording video, taking photos, and assisting with AV equipment;
• Actively coordinate knowledge based partnerships and collaborations with other leading actors in the field under supervision from the Programme Specialist.

• Manage and enhance BCtA website content using customized WordPress application ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information on member initiatives, events, blogs, and publications. This includes creating new website pages as necessary, consistently updating information about BCtA’s 82 member companies and extensive stakeholder members, ensuring formatting, look, design and feel of the BCtA website remains consistent;
• Updating current BCtA collateral to ensure accuracy and quality;
• Create new marketing materials in InDesign as needed; including design and graphic layout in high resolution of BCtA brochures, BCtA reports, BCtA invitations, BCtA event publicity materials (flyers, posters, banners etc.);
• Through close liaison with the Finance Associate, the Consultant shall facilitate the procurement of graphic, printing and editing services to ensure the high quality of BCtA knowledge products, as well as other services essential to BCtA
• The Consultant shall serve as the focal contact for ongoing web service providers certifying quality of services delivered

• Lead and disseminate research and knowledge products on the impact of inclusive business ( 4-6 webinars, 4-6 webinar reports, 1-3 sector profiles and 4-6 case studies);
• Lead the compilation and production of the BCtA Annual Review;
• Timely and high quality production of BCtA marketing materials and event support for 3-5 BCtA events;
• Quarterly production of BCtA newsletter (3x) and ongoing management and updating of BCtA’s flagship website.

Competencies

Corporate competencies

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

• Ability to produce high quality outputs and in a timely manner while understanding and anticipating the evolving client needs;
• Ability to focus on impact and results for the client, promoting and demonstrating an ethic of client service;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently, flexibly and under pressure utilizing initiative;
• Sound judgment, strategic thinking and the ability to manage competing priorities;
• Flexibility in responding to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  

• Productive and efficient worker, highly motivated;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks;
• Strong analytical, research and writing skills and demonstrated ability to think strategically;
• Performance-oriented and focused on results;
• Persistence and willingness to follow through;
• Strong advocacy and outreach skills and ability to communicate clearly and quickly;
• Ability to take instructions and to learn on the job;
• Ability to write clearly and convincingly, adapting style and content to different audiences and speak clearly and convincingly, demonstrating strong presentation skills in meetings, and adapting style and content to different audiences.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• An advanced degree in international development or a related field.

• Minimum of 1.5 years of relevant experience in an international development institution (UN system experience desirable);
• Experience in inclusive business;
• Experience in website management and social media tools;
• Demonstrated track record of publications on business and development such as case studies, reports, articles, etc. (at least 3 samples publications required with application);
• Must be proficient with InDesign, Photoshop and WordPress.

• Fluency in English is required (written and verbal). Working knowledge of Spanish/Portuguese/French or other UN languages is desirable.

• 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%.

• Demonstrated experience in inclusive business 25%;
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating activities for an international multistakeholder institution 25%;
• Track record of publications on business and development such as case studies, reports, articles, etc. (at least 3 sample publications) 25%;
• Experience in website management, notably WordPress functions as well as use of Adobe Design Suite tools (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator), creation of newsletters and promotional materials, management of webinars 25%.

• Complete CV/P11 (UN Personal History Form) including past experiences in similar projects and at least 3 references.
• At least three samples of publications/knowledge products you have written and published.
• A statement explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for the assignment.
• Financial proposal specifying the daily fee which should include all related expenses including related benefits and insurance. All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal as a separate line.

• 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%.