Tenders Are Invited For International Consultant Supporting Knowledge And Capacities On Private Sector Engagement Overall Resource Mobilisation

Tenders Are Invited For Montenegro International Consultant Supporting Knowledge And Capacities On Private Sector Engagement Overall Resource Mobilisation Job Title International Consultant For Supporting Knowledge And Capacities In Resource Mobilization And Private Sector Engagement Duty Station Podgorica Montenegro Full Time Office BasedAssignment Duration Six 6 MonthsIdeal Assignment Dates From Mid April OnwardsPurpose And Key Objectives The Purpose Of The Consultancy Is To Support Unicef Montenegro To Strengthen Knowledge Capacities And Support For Private Sector Engagement And Overall Resource Mobilization As Part Of The Government Of Montenegro Unicef 2017 2021 Country Programme The Key Objectives Of The Consultancy Are To Undertake A Mapping Of Private Sector Resource Mobilization Opportunities To Strengthen Co Capacities On Private Sector Resource Engagement To Develop An Action Plan For Private Sector Resource Mobilization And To Support A Number Of Pitches Concept Notes And Proposals To Key Private Sector And Other Partners Country Context And Link With Country ProgrammeSince Regaining Independence In 2006 Montenegro Has Undergone Significant Systemic Reforms Mostly Aligned With Its Top National Priority The European Union Eu Accession Process Eu Accession Negotiations Were Opened In June 2012 And In June 2017 Montenegro Became A Member Of Nato Montenegro Is Considered Together With Serbia Among The Front Runners For Eu Integration Despite Progress Made In Preparation For Accession The Latest European Commission Report Feb 2018 Notes That Significant Economic Weaknesses Remain Governance Need To Be Addressed And The Human Rights Situation Remains A Concern Including Child Rights Gender Equality And Protection Of Minorities Following Independence The Economy Had Relatively High Annual Growth Rates But Due To The International Financial Crisis 2008 A Contraction Of The Economy Was Recorded In 2009 And 2012 A Return To Robust Growth Took Place Since 2013 With Real Growth At 2 9 In 2016 And Estimated Gdp Growth At 4 2 In 2017 A Deceleration Is Predicted For 2018 And 2019 As Private And Public Consumption Growth Slow Estimated Annual Average Growth Of 3 In 2018 19 Will Be Mainly Investment Driven Supported By Public Investment In Transport And Energy Infrastructure And Foreign Direct Private Investment Especially In The Tourism Sector While Industrial Production Remains Weak In 2017 It Was 4 2 Lower Than In 2016 Personal Consumption Will Remain Relatively Robust On The Back Of Rising Household Incomes Although Montenegro Has Natural Resources And An Expanding Tourism Industry The Country Remains Comparatively Underdeveloped Gdp Per Head In 2016 Was Just 5 760 Overseas Development Aid Has Been Continuously Shrinking Over The Last Years Which Has Impacted UnicefS Capacity To Mobilise Public Sector Resources For Its Country Programme There Are Only A Few Remaining Public Sector Resource Partners Including The European Union And Some Of The Nordic Countries Which Are Supporting Country Level Engagement Some Bilateral Donors Are Supporting Regional Engagement Unicef Montenegro Is Therefore Seeking To Widen Its Resource Base To Support Its Country Programme 20172021 A Means To Achieving This Goal Will Be To Strengthen Engagement And Partnerships With The Private Sector Both In Country The Western Balkans Sub Region And Abroad Unicef Montenegro Has Mobilized And Leveraged Funding From Private Sector Partnerships With National And International Corporations In The Past And Is Hoping To Strengthen Its Engagement Existing Private Sector Partnerships Include Cooperation With Telenor A Telekom Provider On Digital Literacy And Ing Bank On Adolescent And Young PeopleS Empowerment Cross Sectoral Programme Priorities Are Early Childhood Development Adolescent Skills And Empowerment Child Poverty Reduction And Safe And Inclusive Communities Work Relationships And Key TasksUnder The Overall Guidance And Direct Supervision Of The Representative The Consultant Will Work Closely And Coordinate On Daily Routine And Prioritization Of Funding Gaps With The Deputy Representative And Relevant Co Staff Pfp And The Ecaro Regional Office The Consultant Will Support The Co To Strengthen Private Sector Engagement And Resource Mobilization By Contributing To Following Key Tasks Map Potential Private Sector Partners Under The Overall Guidance Of The Representative Closely Work With Deputy Representative Based On The Cp Cross Sectoral Strategy And Key Programme Priorities And Key Co Funding Gaps To Map Potential Private Sector Resource Mobilization Partners And Opportunities At National Sub Regional And Global Level Identify Priority Targets With The Representative Engage With Private Sector Partners To Assess Their Potential For Financial Contributions As Well As Identify Synergies With Child Rights And Identify The Top Ten Priority Targets For The Cp Develop An Action Plan Define And Draft A Private Sector Resource Mobilization Action Plan Outlining Key Priority Targets And Suggested Actions And Focal Points While Ensuring Synergies With Strategies At Regional And Global Level Support Proposal Development In Close Cooperation With The Deputy Representative Support The Development Of Private And Public Sector Fundraising Concept Notes Proposals Strengthen Co Knowledge And Capacities In Close Cooperation With The Deputy Representative Organize Capacity Building Sessions For Programme And Communications Staff About To Strengthen Their Capacities About Key Principles And Approaches To Resource Mobilization And Private Sector Engagement Strengthen Internal Quality Control Measures For All Fundraising Activities And Under The Overall Guidance Of The Co Resource Mobilisation Taskforce Develop And Support Enforcement Of Internal Sops For Interaction With Donors Reporting And Pitches Including Quality Of Concept Notes Funding Proposals Donor Reports And Timelines Develop Visibility Brand Awareness In Close Cooperation With The Communication Team Develop Visibility And Brand Awareness Standards And Key Messages Promoting UnicefS Work In Montenegro To The Private Sector Key Deliverables And TimeframeThis Assignment Is Expected To Commence On Mid Of April 2019 The Consultant Is Expected To Spend A Total Of Six Months On This Assignment The Consultant Is Expected To Produce The Following Key Deliverables Mapping Of Key Potential Private Sector Partners For Unicef Montenegro Undertaken By End May Priority Targets For Private Sector Resource Mobilisation Identified And Action Plan Drafted By Mid June At Least Five Concept Notes Proposals For Resource Mobilisation Developed By End Of Contract Quality Assurance Sops Developed By Mid July Visibility Brand Guidelines Developed By Mid September At Least Two Capacity Building Sessions On Resource Mobilisation Private Sector Engagement Organized By End Of Contract Management And Organisation Management The Consultant S Will Be Supervised By The Unicef Representative While She He Will Coordinate On Daily Activities With The Deputy Representative Organization An International Consultant S Will Be Required For This Consultancy If More Than One Consultant Is Engaged For The Assignment The Fee For Each Consultant Will Be Negotiated Depending On Their Qualifications The Scope Of Work Required From Each Consultant And The Duration Of Their Engagement Qualifications Specialized Knowledge Experience Required To Complete The Task The Consultant Is Expected To Have The Following Qualifications Specialized Knowledge Experience Required To Complete The Task Education An Advanced Degree In In One Of The Following Fields Business Administration Marketing Management Communications Or Related Field Experience And Skills Required Five 5 Or More Years Of Relevant Work Experience In Corporate Fundraising Marketing And Or In A Corporate Managerial Role With Engaging With Partners Strong Communication Skills Required Including Ability To Present To Partners With Confidence Advanced Level Of English Both In Writing And Orally Knowledge Familiarity Of Montenegrin Language Is A Strong Asset Familiarity With The Western Balkans Eastern Europe Is A Strong Asset Ability To Take Initiative Setting High Standards Of Work And Requiring Minimum Supervision Previous Work Experience With Un Unicef Or Other International Organizations Will Be Considered As An Asset Application ProcedureTo Apply For The Vacant Position Please Submit P 11 Form Through Apply Button Candidates Are Requested To Submit A Financial Offer As A Separate Document Consisting Of A Monthly Professional Fee Travel Costs To Montenegro And Costs Of Leaving In Podgorica Montenegro Candidates Are Requested To Provide A Brief Overview On The Local Regional And Global Private Sector Dynamic In Montenegro And How Would They Assess The Opportunities And Challenges For Unicef Widening Its Partnership In This Sector Two Four Pages Maximum Selection MethodAll Applicants Will Be Screened Against Qualifications And Requirements Set Above Candidates Fully Meeting All The Requirements Will Be Further Evaluated Based On The Criteria Below 1 Technical Criteria Interview Desk Review 80 Of Total Evaluation Max 80 PointsEducation 10 Points Previous Experience 30 Points Technical Questions At The Interview 20 Points Writing Sample S 20 PointsOnly Candidates Who Obtained At Least 80 Of Points From The Technical Part Who Will Score At Least 64 Points Will Be Qualified For Considering For Financial Proposal Evaluation 2 Financial Criteria 20 Of Total Evaluation Max 20 Points Financial Scores Will Be Calculated Using The Formula Lowest Offer Financial Offer Of The Candidate X 20 Remark Mandatory Learning Upon Concluding The Recruitment Process And Prior To Signing The Contract All Consultants And Individual Contractors Including Those Working From Home Must Complete The Following Three Online Courses Ethics And Integrity At Unicef Prevention Of Sexual Harassment And Abuse Of Authority Sexual Exploitation Abuse Psea In Addition Consultants And Individual Contractors Must Complete The Following Course Before Commencement Of Any Travel On Behalf Of Unicef Bsafe Security TrainingThe Courses Can Be Found On The Following Link Unicef Mandatory Training Learning Classes Budget And RemunerationPayment Schedule The Payments Will Be Made Upon Successful Completion Of The Deliverables And Submission Of Invoices Recourse Unicef Reserves The Right To Withhold All Or A Portion Of Payment If Performance Is Unsatisfactory If Work Outputs Is Incomplete Not Delivered Or For Failure To Meet Deadlines Budget And Remuneration Interested Contractors Are Requested To Submit Their Financial Offer Consisting Of Fee For The Services To Be Provided Travel And Subsistence Costs As Applicable Unicef Is Committed To Diversity And Inclusion Within Its Workforce And Encourages Qualified Female And Male Candidates From All National Religious And Ethnic Backgrounds Including Persons Living With Disabilities To Apply Only Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Contacted And Advance To The Next Stage Of The Selection Process How To Apply Unicef Is Committed To Diversity And Inclusion Within Its Workforce And Encourages Qualified Female And Male Candidates From All National Religious And Ethnic Backgrounds Including Persons Living With Disabilities To Apply To Become A Part Of Our Organization To Apply Click On The Following Link Http Www Unicef Org About Employ Job 520675

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