Sports for Development and Events Management Consultant (National, Belarus), 12 months - Req#570404

The purpose of the consultancy is to manage the partnership portfolio with sports entities as well as coordinate and provide overall technical guidance in design, planning, implementation and monitoring of UNICEF supported public activities and events that will contribute to the achievement of advocacy and programmatic outcomes.

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Consultancy Title: Sports for Development and Events Management Consultant (National, Belarus)

Section/Division/Duty Station: Communications & Partnerships sections, UNICEF Belarus CO

Duration: April 2024 to April 2025

Home/ office Based: Remote/Home-based 

About UNICEF

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. Over 75 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and abuse. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations, and governments.

BACKGROUND

Purpose of Activity/Assignment:

The purpose of the consultancy is to manage the partnership portfolio with sports entities as well as coordinate and provide overall technical guidance in design, planning, implementation and monitoring of UNICEF supported public activities and events that will contribute to the achievement of advocacy and programmatic outcomes.

Sport for Development interventions has been already implemented during the last 5 years including UNICEF presence at football festivals (organization of children’s zone, dissemination of information regarding responsible parenting, fundraising etc.);  signing of MoU with the Belarusian Cybersport Federation to attract e-sports in Belarus to child rights issues; signing of MoU with Special Olympics and training of volunteers with SO to address the needs of CWD during sports events; signing of the MoU with football club “BATE” and promotion of child rights and fundraising during the football games during family football festivals, UNICEF integration in the sports mass events such as Pershy Rovar and Minsk Half-Marathon, etc.

UNICEF expands its portfolio of sport interventions and is embarking on a new journey in 2024 to implement and scale up its activities across the country as following:

• Enhancing fundraising, responsible parenting, family-friendly policies through organization of joint events with sports partners;
• Promotion of inclusion, mental health, fundraising through participation in Minsk Half-Marathon and organization of Family Run in collaboration with Athletics Federation and corporate partners;
• Promotion of UNICEF programme messages on the importance of a healthy lifestyle, inclusive sports and responsible parenting through Pershy Rovar Children Cycling Event integration;
• Strengthening of responsible parenting, cybersafety and inclusion through recommendations for parents whose children play computer games in cooperation with Belarussian Cybersport Federation;
• Support to girl’s participation, responsible parenting, mental health through participation in cooperation with Belarussian Football Federation, etc.

Belarus CO aims to promote sports as a means to protect and promote children’s rights and address social issues; stimulate cognitive activity of children and youth through games, contests and interactive educational activities; promote responsible parenting and comprehensive development of children; promote family values and raising children in families; streamline social inclusion; promote safe and healthy lifestyle; promote youth civic engagement and participation; raise children’s awareness about their rights; and leverage resources for children’s programmes.

UNICEF interventions in mass events need additional support in preparation and execution processes, logistics and cooperation with partners. Very often, UNICEF engagements in S4D events is interlinked with partnerships from the private sector, corporates and resource mobilization activities (i.e. Minsk Half-Marathon, Pershy Rovar, Slavyansky Bazaar in Vitebsk, etc.). Mobilizing resources from the corporate donors and private sector in support of the most vulnerable children in Belarus is one of the key opportunities for the Country Office.

The Consultant will support the Partnerships section and Communication section with events management with S4D partners, private sector as well as other advocacy stakeholders. Close interaction with programme sections will be required.

Scope of Work:

• Provide support in conceptualization, preparation and implementation of planned activities;
• Act as a focal point in coordinating the events with a selected promotion/event agency;
• Select venues, arrange onsite vendors and ensure partners’ engagement for the events;
• Ensure the detailed checklist for the events management and ensure its timely and quality execution;
• Provide assistance with the development and distribution at the events of communication/visibility materials for campaigns and activities, as well as coordinating designers, photographers, videographers, printing services, bloggers;
• Coordinate the volunteer engagement and participation in the events, organize logistics related to travel and participation of volunteers.
• Explore opportunities to build new partnerships with sports stakeholders and other potential partners.

Terms of Reference / Key Deliverables / Delivery Deadline: 

Travel (if required as per TOR):

Local travels in Belarus, based on the scheduled activities (at least 3 field trips)

Qualifications 

Education:

• University degree in the social sciences, including but not limited to communication, marketing, sports, international relations or in a related technical field.

Work experience/Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

• Knowledge of UNICEF mission, vision and core values;
• Knowledge of child rights issues, child participation and strategic partnerships;
• Work experience with or in partnership with UNICEF and other UN agencies.
• A minimum of two year of relevant professional experience in events management and PR; sports partnerships experience is an asset;
• An experience in design, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities related to networking and partnerships.
• Work experience related to advocacy, communication, and partnerships, including proven experience of working with government and public organizations
• Fluency in Russian
• Intermediate knowledge of English is an asset

Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Drive for results

Requirements:

Completed profile in UNICEF's e-Recruitment system and

• Interested applicants should provide a letter of interest (Cover Letter) describing how they can contribute to the interventions listed under roles and responsibilities and why they should be selected for this position. In addition, they should share their latest CV/Resume and financial proposal to undertake this job  Financial Offer template_S4D and events management consultant.docx.
• Samples of the related job/tasks done/portfolio.
• Upload copy of academic credentials
• Financial proposal should be submitted using the financial offer template  Financial Offer template_S4D and events management consultant.docx and must:
  • Reflect the costs per each deliverable and the total lump-sum for the whole assignment period (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference.
  • Include travel costs and daily subsistence allowance, if internationally recruited or travel is required as per TOR. Consultants are responsible for arranging their own transportation arrangements. UNICEF can provide office vehicle for some duty travel missions with prior agreement as per monthly travel plan approved by the supervisor
  • Include any other costs: health insurance, payment of an incidental expenditure (such as bank charges, insurances, etc.) and living costs as applicable.
• Indicate your availability
• Any emergent / unforeseen duty travel and related expenses will be covered by UNICEF.
• At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage.
• Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed satisfactory deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant.

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

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UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. 

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:  

Individuals engaged under a consultancy will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants. Consultants are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.