UNDP Jobs - 63799- TICAD Business Consultant

TICAD Business Consultant

Location :

Tokyo, JAPAN

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

18-Feb-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

30 September 2016

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

The Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) started in 1993 to raise international awareness and mobilize international support for African development. Since then, with UNDP as a co-organizer, TICAD has evolved into a uniquely open and multi-stakeholder international forum on African development, gathering African heads of states and key stakeholders. TICAD V, which was held in Yokohama, Japan in June 2013, proved to be one of the most successful forums; gathering 51 African countries (including 39 heads of states), 31 development partners and Asian countries, as well as 72 international organizations. The outcome documents, Yokohama Declaration and Yokohama Action Plan 2013, affirms that the private sector is a vital engine of growth and sets “Promoting private sector-led growth” as one of six pillars to achieve quality economic growth in Africa. TICAD VI, which will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 27-28 August 2016, is expected to build on the past achievements and to further contribute to shaping and promoting common African development agenda among wide-ranging stakeholders.

UNDP Representation Office in Tokyo (“UNDP Tokyo”) is responsible for partnership building with the private sector and relevant programmes in Japan. In cooperation with the Regional Bureau for Africa (RBA), UNDP Tokyo has implemented a project to promote innovative inclusive business by private companies in Africa from 2012 to 2013, organized a study tour for private sector and facilitated high-level dialogue between Japanese business associations and UNDP senior officials on African development.

TICAD Business Consultant stationed at UNDP Tokyo is responsible for overall advocacy, outreach and partnership development with the Japanese private sector for TICAD VI in Japan. S/he will take responsibility for knowledge sharing and management, seminars and/or public events to promote TICAD to private companies and stakeholders including business associations and policy makers, promoting their active engagement in African development. It is expected that a growing number of Japanese private companies will express their interests in and/or participate in TICAD process, contributing to achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of Deputy Director, UNDP Tokyo, and the day-to-day supervision of Public Affairs Specialist, TICAD Business Consultant is expected to perform the following duties:

Promote TICAD and UNDP-led private sector partnerships through UNDP website, social media, publications and communications materials. Produce brochures, leaflets or briefing materials on TICAD VI and/or the private sector in African development in English and Japanese as necessary;
Identify and secure a pipleline of companies that have willingness and capacity to engage in TICAD or African development through business, investments or corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities. Support their participation in TICAD process where possible;
Plan and coordinate at least two public events to promote private sector’s engagement in African development in cooperation with Regional Bureau for Africa (RBA), the Japanese Government and other partners in Tokyo;
Support engagement of the Japanese Government as donor and/or core partner for a UNDP-led follow-up project of TICAD VI with an aim to promote private sector-led in Africa including development of proposal, outreach, etc. Negotiate with and/or develop a proposal for the Japanese Government;
Provide logistics support to the events, meetings or engagement opportunities with the private sector towards TICAD VI.
Support other private sector-related activities relevant to TICAD VI.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN's values and ethical standards;
Serves and promotes the vision, mission, values and strategic goals of UN/UNDP;
Ability to set and develop a strategic vision in a complex political setting;
Ensures an organizational environment that respects diversity, gender equality and cultural sensitivity and fosters openness to diverse perspectives;
Plans, prioritizes and delivers tasks on time.

Functional Competencies:

Partnerships:

Ability to engage with other agencies, donors, and other development stakeholders and forge productive working relationships.

Relationship Management:

Ability to engage with other parties and forge productive working relationships.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master degree in development studies, business administration, international relations or other related field.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in international development areas, private sector development, or other relevant areas; Working experience in UNDP is an advantage;
Extensive knowledge of private sector in development;
Experience in working with Japanese companies or public organizations is an asset;
Professional knowledge of the Japanese private sector;
Demonstrated excellent presentation and communications skills.

Language:

Fluency in English and Japanese both in writing and speaking.

Submission of your application

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