Consultancy: Resource Mobilization and Partnership Specialist - CPS, PD - NYHQ, Requisition# 505619

The UNFPA-UNICEF Global Programme to Accelerate Action to End Child Marriage- under the administration of UNICEF Child Protection section- is seeking a Resource Mobilization Specialist consultant that can provide support in the development of a resource mobilization strategy and action plan for the UNFPA-UNICEF Global Programme to Accelerate Action to End Child Marriage.

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Background & Rationale

UNICEF’s work on child marriage is a corporate priority and embedded in UNICEF’s Strategic Plan (2014-2017). This corporate commitment provides a favorable institutional environment for expanding work on ending child marriage through the ‘UNFPA-UNICEF Global Programme to Accelerate Action to End Child Marriage’ (GP). The GP covers 12 countries and is being delivered jointly through UNFPA and UNICEF from 2016-2019. The endorsement of the Gender Action Plan (2014-2017), by the UNICEF Executive Board, has further reinforced the inextricable linkage between child marriage and gender inequality. Child Marriage is one of the four pillars of the Gender Action Plan and aligns with global priorities. It is also a global target (target 5.3) in the Sustainable Development Goals. While included within the mandate of the child protection and gender sections, UNICEF recognizes the need for collaborating with other sections to achieve results, such as Education, C4D, Health, HIV and Social Protection, all within the framework of Headquarters, Regional and Country offices and partners.

Purpose

The UNFPA-UNICEF Global Programme to Accelerate Action to End Child Marriage- under the administration of UNICEF Child Protection section- is seeking a Resource Mobilization Specialist consultant that can provide support in the development of a resource mobilization strategy and action plan for the UNFPA-UNICEF Global Programme to Accelerate Action to End Child Marriage.

The Resource Mobilization Specialist will conduct an analysis of the global donor environment; past funding trends and opportunities and challenges related to the mobilization of resources for the UNFPA-UNICEF Global Programme to Accelerate Action to End Child Marriage. This analysis will provide the basis for a resource mobilization strategy, which represents a consensus on priorities for financial partner engagement (for the current and next phase of the Global Programme), including new emerging funding opportunities as well as innovative funding ideas and strategies, particularly as the funding from several donors to the Global Programme is coming to an end. In addition, the Resource Mobilization Specialist will work on developing an action plan, providing a list of opportunities and contacts for donor engagement and deliverables required to seize them properly. The consultant will lead the process of strategy and action plan development. The key objectives of the consultancy are as follow:

1. Generate a mapping analysis of the global donor environment including past and current funding trends and prospects relevant to child marriage;
2. Finalize a resource mobilization strategy and action plan;
3. Develop advocacy tools and products for resource mobilization.

The Resource Mobilization Specialist will ensure that Senior Management has the advocacy tools and products necessary to effectively present the Global Programme to international development partners (including Natcoms), to attract and secure additional resources, and to carry out the mobilization of additional funds. As part of the Resource Mobilization Strategy, the Resource Mobilization Specialist will develop a series of donor profiles (for the top 10 donors) which present specific opportunities of funding in the global landscape for addressing child marriage. The resource Mobilization Specialist will work with the Communication Specialist to develop the fundraising and communication tools.

Expected results: (measurable results)

Under the supervision of the Coordinator UNFPA-UNICEF Global Programme to Accelerate Action to End Child Marriage, the consultant will: 

• Identify prospective  donor/development/ private partners interested in  engagement and resource mobilization for the UNFPA-UNICEF Global Programme to Accelerate Action to End Child Marriage;
• Develop a series of Donor Profiles (for the top 10 donors) that include presentation of specific opportunities in the global landscape for work on child marriage prevention and response;
• Develop a Resource Mobilization Strategy for the UNFPA-UNICEF Global Programme to Accelerate Action to End Child Marriage;
• Develop a Resource Mobilization action plan that articulates steps, key tasks, milestones and opportunities for implementing the strategy;
• Produce Senior Management tailored high-quality advocacy tools and products for resource mobilization, at minimum user-friendly briefs, power-point presentation and links to resources (see specific details under deliverables below). 

Duty Station

The consultancy is based in UNICEF HQ in New York.

Timeframe

Start date: July 24th, 2017                      

End date: September 29th, 2017

Deliverables	Duration (Estimated # of Days)	Deadline
Shortlisted Donor Profile Outline A series of shortlisted prospective donor profiles for the top 10 Public and Private Sector Donors that includes not only generic information on ODA (official development assistance) but that records specific partnerships on programme addressing child marriage and harmful practices; and articulates past and current trends on funding interest areas; partnership experience with the UN; scale of funding, prerequisites, contacts etc. Donor profiles brief will be in user-friendly format (max 2 pages).	12 days	August 11th, 2017
Resource Mobilization Strategy and Action Plan : Resource mobilization strategy; review and strengthen the draft strategy with updates of information from the shortlisted donors profiles. The strategy should include: A background analysis of the donor environment globally; A set of key recommendations for improving public and private-sector partner relations and achieve fundraising success. Resource Mobilization Action Plan articulating steps, key tasks, milestones and opportunities for mobilizing resources (focal-points and deadlines for products/ tools, proposals and dates for donor visits, meetings and engagements, etc.).	20 days	September 11th, 2017
Resources Mobilization products/ tools: A generic power-point/ presentation (max. 10 slides) for use by Senior Management in donor engagement meetings, to pitch the Global Programme. Links to resources on shortlisted donors (linked to top-ten donors).	8 days	September 29nd, 2017
total	40

Key competences, technical background, and experience required Deadline

• Advanced university degree in economics, business, finance, social sciences or any other equivalent field;
• Minimum of 7 years working experience in the development sector with diverse donors, not limited to bi-laterals and private sector;
• Proven track record of delivering high quality financial and fundraising analysis and strategy development; fundraising and public-private sector partnerships;   
• Experience working with UNICEF and/or the United Nations system and/or international donors/agencies, and/or familiarity with the child rights and 2030 Development Agendas;
• Proven management capacity and ability to prepare detailed proposals, reports and budgets;
• Familiarity with UNICEF structure, processes considered an asset;
• Fluency in English is required and strong oral and written communications skills.

Proof of valid health insurance and a certificate of good health will be required of the selected candidate.

To view our competency framework, please click here. 

Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above (including travel and daily subsistence allowance, if applicable).  Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.

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