UNICEF recrute un consultant pour les partenariats et le secteur privé, Egypte

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

Objective :

The assignment aims to support retain and develop current partnership profiles, in addition to expanding UNICEF’s portfolio of private sector partners to support the country programme and B4R strategy.

 Key results to be achieved through the consultancy include :

• B4R and CRB focused partnerships with private sector companies and multi-stakeholder initiatives such as Industries and Chambers are supported ;
• Research and communication support provided to ensure availability of up-to-date partnership resources, such as presentation, partnership documentation, case-studies, reports ;
• PSP-led events and functions are well coordinated with ECO’s External Communication.

Methodology :

The incumbent will report to the Chief Private Sector & Partnerships. The assignment will require regular research and updates on private sector practices and as well as liaison with programme colleagues, Private Sector Fundraising and Parnerships (PFP) Comms and Mena Regional Office.

Activities, deliverables and timelines, plus budget per deliverable :

Under the direction of the Chief Private Sector Partnership (PSP) and the Fundraising Officer, the incumbent will :

• Map out and research the business sector, which includes corporations (ranging from small and medium enterprises and community-level entrepreneurs to large multinational corporations), aggregators such as multi-stakeholder platforms and industry bodies ;
• Follow up on sections’ recommendations and plans for integrating B4R in programme workplans and targets ;
• Draft cases for support and initiate contact with potential business leaders ;
• Document PSP work through development of case studies, cases for support, etc. ;
• Support the organization of PSP-led events and functions, including the Gouna Film Festival and UNICEF’s Gala.

Qualifications, specialized experience and additional competencies :

Education : Secondary school education is the minimum requirement.

Experience :

• At least two years of professional experience and knowledge of the local private sector ;
• Previous working experience in UN system is an asset ;
• Demonstrated research, planning, communication and writing skills. 

Language Requirements : Fluency in English (required) and Arabic (preferred).

Conditions of work :

The consultant will be office-based as the office space and Covid19 situation permit and will require a laptop.

Note for consultants and individual contractors :

Please submit a financial offer along with your proposal, which contains the following information : Fee for services to be provided based on the deliverables in the Terms of Reference.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks : Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.