Empleos en el PNUD - 71436- OCHA-UNDP Connecting Business Initiative Consultan

OCHA-UNDP Connecting Business Initiative Consultant

Localidad :

Geneva with approximately 4 travels to Istanbul, Turkey, Suiza

Tipo de contrato :

Individual Contract

Fecha de comienzo del contrato :

15-Mar-2017

Fecha límite de postulación :

10-Apr-17 (Medianoche Nueva York, Estados Unidos)

Nivel de puesto :

International Consultant

Duración del contrato inicial :

1 year

Idiomas requeridos :

Inglés

Duración esperada del puesto :

Approx. 241 days

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Antecedentes

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 with visits to Istanbul, Turkey. 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 developing 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 development of a global portal and communication material 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.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Provide technical support to CBi secretariat in the implementation of flagship knowledge products as well as country case studies and other knowledge materials (time allocated for this: estimated 20% of total consultancy time)
- Provide guidance on working with CBI networks the implementation of the Network Start-up Package for Private Sector Engagement in two countries. 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, undertake preliminary desk review of private sector engagement.
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 30% of total consultancy time)
- Provide support to national and regional private sector-led networks to implement a sustainable structure, build a web portal and undertake priority activities.
- Support organization of events, including training on disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, response and recovery.
Contribute to the development of a global portal and communication material on the initiative (time allocated for this: estimated 30% of total consultancy time)
- Ensure that the global portal is operational on sustainable platform through collaboration with web developers.
- Connect actors to the global portal, provide resources and content.
- Instruct web developers and ensure connection to partner websites through APIs .
- Map and display (via the global portal) private sector engagement globally, including actors and projects.
- Provide access to relevant resources, publications, etc. via the global portal.
- Collect and review user feedback.
- Develop regular communications products for CBi.
Support to the IICPSD and UNDP related to CBI (time allocated for this: estimated 20% of total consultancy time)
- Support the unit in writing briefings and reports about CBi and on private sector engagement in disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, response and recovery.
- When applicable, contribute to the programming and design of global private sector activities.

Expected Outputs and Deliverables

Provide technical support to CBI secretariat in developing flagship knowledge products as well as country case studies and other knowledge materials (estimated 20% of work input)

Manage the implementation of Network Start-up Package in two (2) countries. (Within 5 months)

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 (estimated 30% of work input).

Provide support to three to four (3-4) national and/or regional private sector-led networks (Cote d’Ivoire, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Syria crisis countries are initially identified) to implement a sustainable structure, build a web portal and undertake priority activities. (Continuous within 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months)
Organize one regional event in Africa, including training on disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, response and recovery. (Within 7 months)
Engage partners at global, regional and national level to support the initiative. (Continuous within 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months)

Contribute to the development of a global portal and communication material on the initiative (estimated 30% of work input)

Develop ToR and a work plan for the global portal development with web developers and ensure its implementation. (Within 1 month)
Work with the web developers to design the taxonomy and content architecture of the global portal and develop the online collaboration space for Member Networks. (Within 4 months)
Create the ToR (within 1 month), support the hiring process of a content service provider (within 2 months) and oversee the content curation (continuous over 12 months).
Continuously monitor user feedback and implement needed updates with web developers. (Continuous within 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months)
Promote the platform to expand the amount of registered users to 1,000 by the end of 2017. (Throughout 12 months)
Develop a way with the web developers to map and display (via the global portal) private sector engagement globally, including actors and projects. (Within 4 months)
Identify partner sites and connect them through APIs with the web developers. (Within 6 months, further updates as required)
Provide access to relevant resources, publications, etc. via the global portal. (First rollout within 2 months, Continuous within 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months)
Develop and Implement a Stakeholder Engagement plan and produce 3 flagship Marketing and Communications products for CBi ( including partner prospectus, local network stakeholder engagement plan and UN branding and communications guidelines)
(9 months)

Support to the IICPSD and UNDP (time allocated for this estimated 20% of total consultancy time)

Produce the Mid Year Report of Activities for Mid-Term CBi Executive Committee meeting
(Within 6 month)
Support the unit in writing two to three (2-3) briefings and reports about CBi and on private sector engagement in disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, response and recovery. (within 12 months)
When applicable, contribute to the programming and design of global private sector activities. (within 12 months)

Deliverables list:

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

Develop ToR and a work plan for the global portal development with web developers

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

Support the unit in writing two to three (2-3) briefings and reports about CBi and on private sector engagement in disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, response and recovery.

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

Work with the web developers to design the taxonomy and content architecture of the global portal and develop the online collaboration space for Member Networks

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

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

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

Manage the implementation of Network Start-up Package in two (2)countries

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

Produce the Mid-Year Report of Activities for Mid-Term CBi Executive Committee meeting

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

Develop and Implement a Stakeholder Engagement plan and produce 3 flagship Marketing and Communications products for CBi (including partner prospectus, local network stakeholder engagement plan and UN branding and communications guidelines)

Within 241 days of signing the contract (15% payment)

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

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 in Geneva
The consultant shall support the CBI Secretariat in other relevant outreach tasks that may arise during the assignment period;
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.

Competencias

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;
Clear understanding and experience of policies and procedures for corporate due diligence and reputational risk management;
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 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.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Academic Qualifications/Education:

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

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience in work 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 working in emergency/early recovery situation;
Experience in developing project documents, writing briefings, reports, periodic reporting;
Experience in working in a developing country setting.
Experience in the UN system including UNDP or OCHA on disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, response and recover desired;
Experience in UN due diligence system is considered an asset;
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.

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 4 highest ranked candidates who would be found qualified for the job based on the P11 desk review will be invited for an interview.

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

Criteria A - Knowledge and understanding of private sector engagement in disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, response and recovery– max points: 10;

Criteria B- Knowledge on partnership building initiatives and business networks in disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, response and recovery – max points: 5

Criteria C – Experience in working in a developing country setting – max points: 8;

Criteria D - 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;

Criteria E – interviews (Familiarity of the UN’s system including UNDP, OCHA, on disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, response and recover) – max points: 5;

Criteria F - interviews (Knowledge and understanding of UN system due diligence) – max points: 5;

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

6. 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.
Financial Proposal* - Specifying a) total lump sum amount for the tasks specified in this announcement; b) travel to and from the duty station; c) costs related to mission to 4 (four) three-day missions to Istanbul including i) travel costs for (4 return travels) and ii) living allowances for 12 days in total.
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. Please be informed that there will be three days long four travels to Istanbul, Turkey and travel cost for those missions must be included in the financial proposal. 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.