UNDP Jobs - 73143- OCHA-UNDP Connecting Business Initiative (CBi) Par

OCHA-UNDP Connecting Business Initiative (CBi) Partnerships and Country Support Consultant

Location :

Geneva, SWITZERLAND

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

09-Jul-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Estimated July 2017 – 9 July 2018

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Approximately 236 working days

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 World Humanitarian Summit was organized to address the scale of human suffering greater than at any time since the Second World War. For the first time in the 70-year history of the United Nations, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon convened the World Humanitarian Summit to generate commitments to reduce suffering and deliver better for people around the globe. The Summit took place in Istanbul on 23-24 May 2016 and convened 9,000 participants from around the world to support a new shared Agenda for Humanity and take action to prevent and reduce human suffering. The Summit generated more than 3,000 commitments to action and launched more than a dozen new partnerships and initiatives to turn the Agenda for Humanity into meaningful change for the world's most vulnerable people.

Leading up to the Summit The consultations with more than 900 companies in 21 events organized all over the world called for more strategic private sector engagement across disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, response and recovery. They also called for networks be established and supported to facilitate coordinated and effective engagement by businesses and a mechanism be created to coordinate private sector engagement globally. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and UNDP launched the Connecting Business initiative (CBi) as a response to this demand. It is a multi-stakeholder initiative that provides a mechanism for the private sector to engage with the United Nations system, national governments and civil society in a coordinated manner across all stages.

CBi is led by OCHA Private Sector Section and UNDP Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (IICPSD). IICPSD falls under UNDP’s Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) which has the responsibility for developing all relevant policy and guidance to support the results of UNDP’s Strategic Plan. BPPS works closely with UNDP’s Crisis Response Unit (CRU) to support emergency and crisis response.

The Connecting Business Initiative Specialist Consultant will be based in Geneva, Switzerland. The Consultant will be reporting to the UNDP Global Program Advisor Private Sector and the CBi Program Manager. The Consultant will support CBi secretariat in implementing flagship knowledge products as well as country case studies, providing country level policy and technical support for the establishment of private sector networks, identifying and engaging partners and stakeholders at the sub-national, national and regional levels to support program implementation, contributing to the global portal on the initiative. The activities will be done in collaboration with UNDP’s Regional Hubs, Country Offices, Global Policy Centers and HQ Bureau as well as relevant offices of OCHA and other partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support the CBi secretariat in developing partnerships (time allocated for this estimated 20% of total consultancy time)
- Map and suggest strategies for resource mobilization in consultation with the Project Manager.
- Support development of a portfolio of partners (resource partners, program partners, affiliate members, champions) at global and regional level and countries covered.
- Partner engagement and management.

Provide country level policy and technical support for the establishment of private sector networks, identifying and engaging partners and stakeholders at the sub-national, national and regional levels to support program implementation (time allocated for this: estimated 50% of total consultancy time)
- Provide support to national and regional private sector-led networks (Fiji, Vanuatu, Pacific regional, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Mexico and Turkey with possible additions/changes) to implement a sustainable structure, build a web portal and undertake priority activities.
- Manage the implementation of the Network Start-up Package for Private Sector Engagement in two countries (to be decided from the list of countries mentioned above). This Network Start-up Package will provide a guide for the various phases of an assessment including guidance on how to plan a country assessment of the status of private sector engagement, adapt tools aimed at strengthening private sector engagement, and undertake preliminary desk review of private sector engagement. The work will be conducted in collaboration with partners.
- Organize events, including delivering/facilitating training on disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, response and recovery and other relevant issues.
- Organize learning and capacity building plan and opportunities for the networks.

Content development (time allocated for this: estimated 10% of total consultancy time)
- Support development of content pieces
- Identify relevant resources, publications and other content that is relevant for private sector engagement in DRR, preparedness, response and recovery.
- Support the development of regular communications products for CBi, including newsletters etc.

Support to programme management and servicing of the Executive Committee (time allocated for this estimated 20% of total consultancy time)
- Organization of events such as CBi Executive Committee, Annual and Regional Meetings, events on the sidelines UNGA and other major events.
- Map and suggest relevant outreach activities and events.
- Support the Project Manager in budget analysis and donor reporting, compiling weekly updates etc.

Expected Deliverables

(timeline indicative)

Within 20 days of signing the contract (10% payment)

Resource mobilization strategy.
Partner engagement strategy (including resource partners (RP), program partners (PP), affiliate members (AM), champions at global and regional level and countries covered).
Develop a plan to partner around events to showcase CBi.

Within 45 days of signing the contract (10% payment)

Engage 3 partners (PR or PP) as per strategy.
Plan of suggested events and support the promotion of the CBi in those events.
Training and capacity building plan for the networks.
Implement the CBi country action plan related to six to seven (6-7) national and/or regional private sector-led networks (Fiji, Vanuatu, Pacific regional, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Mexico and Turkey are initially identified) including building a sustainable structure, support building a web portal for the networks and undertake priority activities.
Provide a list of resources, publications, and other content (at least 20) that is relevant for private sector engagement in DRR, preparedness, response and recovery.
Provide content on partnerships, countries covered, content developed and identified and programme management perspective once a month.
Support organization of a side event during the General Assembly week in New York and the CBi Executive Committee meeting.

Within 65 days of signing the contract (10% payment)

Engage 3 additional partners (PR or PP) and 10 affiliate members or champions as per strategy.
Provide technical support for the launch of 2 national and/or regional private sector-led networks including workplan for initial priority activities, communications inputs and coordination of engagement of UNDP and OCHA for launch events and production of follow up report.
Implement the CBi country action plan related to six to seven (6-7) national and/or regional private sector-led networks (Fiji, Vanuatu, Pacific regional, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Mexico and Turkey are initially identified) including building a sustainable structure, support building a web portal for the networks and undertake priority activities.
Provide an updated list of resources, publications, and other content (20 additional) that is relevant for private sector engagement in DRR, preparedness, response and recovery.
Provide content on partnerships, countries covered, content developed and identified and programme management perspective once a month.

Within 90 days of signing the contract (15% payment)

Engage 3 additional partners (PR or PP) and 10 affiliate members or champions as per strategy.
Provide technical support for the launch of 1 national and/or regional private sector-led networks including workplan for initial priority activities, communications inputs and coordination of engagement of UNDP and OCHA for launch events and production of follow up report.
Implement the CBi country action plan related to six to seven (6-7) national and/or regional private sector-led networks (Fiji, Vanuatu, Pacific regional, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Mexico and Turkey are initially identified) including building a sustainable structure, support building a web portal for the networks and undertake priority activities.
Provide an updated list of resources, publications, and other content (20 additional) that is relevant for private sector engagement in DRR, preparedness, response and recovery.
Provide content on partnerships, countries covered, content developed and identified and programme management perspective once a month.

Within 110 days of signing the contract (20% payment)

Engage 3 additional partners (PR or PP) as per strategy.
Manage the implementation of Network Start-up Package in two (2) countries.
Implement the CBi country action plan related to six to seven (6-7) national and/or regional private sector-led networks (Fiji, Vanuatu, Pacific regional, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Mexico and Turkey are initially identified) including building a sustainable structure, support building a web portal for the networks and undertake priority activities.
Support the Project Manager in budget analysis and donor reporting.
Develop a plan for partnership events for 2018 to showcase CBi.

Within 130 days of signing the contract (10% payment)

Engage 3 additional partners (PR or PP) 10 affiliate members or champions as per strategy.
Support the organization of CBi Executive Committee meeting.
Support the organization of a global or regional event.
Implement the CBi country action plan related to six to seven (6-7) national and/or regional private sector-led networks (Fiji, Vanuatu, Pacific regional, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Mexico and Turkey are initially identified) including building a sustainable structure, support building a web portal for the networks and undertake priority activities.
Provide an updated list of resources, publications, and other content (20 additional) that is relevant for private sector engagement in DRR, preparedness, response and recovery.
Provide content on partnerships, countries covered, content developed and identified and programme management perspective once a month.
Support the development of new content pieces (either a smaller piece each quarter or larger content piece every half a year).
Support organization of the CBi Annual Event in Geneva and the CBi Executive Committee meeting.

Within 180 days of signing the contract (10% payment)

Engage 3 additional partners (PR or PP) as per strategy.
Provide technical support for the launch of 1 national and/or regional private sector-led networks including workplan for initial priority activities, communications inputs and coordination of engagement of UNDP and OCHA for launch events and production of follow-up report.
Implement the CBi country action plan related to six to seven (6-7) national and/or regional private sector-led networks (Fiji, Vanuatu, Pacific regional, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Mexico and Turkey are initially identified) including building a sustainable structure, support building a web portal for the networks and undertake priority activities.
Provide an updated list of resources, publications, and other content (20 additional) that is relevant for private sector engagement in DRR, preparedness, response and recovery.
Provide content on partnerships, countries covered, content developed and identified and programme management perspective once a month.

Within 236 days of signing the contract (15% payment)

Engage 3 additional partners (PR or PP) 15 affiliate members or champions as per strategy.
Provide technical support for the launch of 2 national and/or regional private sector-led networks including workplan for initial priority activities, communications inputs and coordination of engagement of UNDP and OCHA for launch events and production of follow-up report.
Implement the CBi country action plan related to six to seven (6-7) national and/or regional private sector-led networks (Fiji, Vanuatu, Pacific regional, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Mexico and Turkey are initially identified) including building a sustainable structure, support building a web portal for the networks and undertake priority activities.
Provide an updated list of resources, publications, and other content (20 additional) that is relevant for private sector engagement in DRR, preparedness, response and recovery.
Provide content on partnerships, countries covered, content developed and identified and programme management perspective once a month.
Support the development of new content pieces (either a smaller piece each quarter or larger content piece every half a year).
Support the Project Manager in budget analysis and donor reporting.

Reporting Requirements

The Consultant shall report to the UNDP Global Program Advisor Private Sector in BPPS, UNDP Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (IICPSD) and OCHA/CBi Program Manager in Geneva.
The Consultant shall be ready to undertake international travel on behalf of the Secretariat during the assignment period if required and the travel expenses will be covered following UNDP rules and procedures.
The assignment requires full presence in Geneva, Switzerland for the duration of the contract.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies

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

Functional Competencies

Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills, including ability to produce high quality practical advisory reports and knowledge products with a focus on in disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, response and recovery;
Experience in private sector programs and partnerships in development and humanitarian situations;
Familiarity and experience of UN Agencies (UNDP, OCHA or other Agencies), including its work on and with Private Sector;
Innovative approaches/experience on global development issues;
Ability to function in a diverse, multicultural team environment.

Behavioural Competencies

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;
Communication and advocacy skills;
Curiosity and desire to work a complex, international environment.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications/Education:

Master's degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Economic Development, Development Studies, Social Science, International Development, Political Science, International Relations or other relevant field.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience in emergency or development work out of which at least 2 years’ experience related to private sector partnerships and private sector engagement for development;
Experience in private sector engagement in disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, response and recovery;
Experience in partnership development and management;
Experience in writing briefings, reports, periodic reporting (including budget analysis);
Experience in working in or supporting a developing country in humanitarian or development programs, emergency or early recovery situations.
Experience in the UN system related to disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, response and recovery desired;
Experience in working with international organizations and donors in terms of partnership building initiatives on disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, response and recovery is an asset.

Language skills:

Fluency in written and spoken English.
Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is considered an asset.

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:

a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, and

b) Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical (P11 desk reviews and interviews) and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.

Only candidates who will get min. 70% of points in desk review will be invited for interviews. Only candidates who get min. 70% of points in technical evaluation will be scored in financial evaluation.

Technical Criteria - 70% of total evaluation – max. 35 points:

Criteria A – Experience in supporting developing countries in advancing private sector engagement in disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, response and recovery (max points: 10);

Criteria B – Experience in writing briefings, reports, periodic reporting (max points 6);

Criteria C – Experience in organising meetings and management support (e.g. budget analysis and donor reporting) (max points 5);

Criteria D – Fluency in French or Spanish (max points 2);

Criteria E – Knowledge on partnership building initiatives and business networks in disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, response and recovery (max points 5) (interview);

Criteria F – Experience in working with international organizations and donors in terms of partnership building initiatives on disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, response and recovery (max points 2) (interview);

Criteria G – Familiarity of the UN’s system related to disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, response and recovery (max points 5) (interview).

Please ensure that your experience related to criteria A-D is very well documented in your P11 and cover letter.

Financial Criteria - 30% of total evaluation (max points 15).

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://www.eurasia.undp.org/content/dam/rbec/docs/P11_modified_for_SCs_and_ICs.doc); please upload the P11 instead of your CV.
Financial Proposal* - Specifying a) total lump sum amount for the tasks specified in this announcement; b) travel to and from the duty station.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please make sure you have provided all requested materials.

*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, personal security needs and any other relevant expenses related to the performance of services...). All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation travel. Other missions which could not be foreseen at the time of the recruitment will be covered separately as per UNDP rules. 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://on.undp.org/t7fJs.

Qualified women and members of minorities are encouraged to apply.

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.

Existing literature and further information to get a better understanding of the work can be found from the UNDP websites www.iicpsd.org and www.connectingbusinessinitiative.org.

Please note that UNDP is not in the position to accept incomplete applications - please make sure that your application contains all details as specified in this notice.