UNICEF recruits 01 Proposal Development Consultant

Proposal Development Consultant – Libya , Tunis Based , 3 months

Job Number: 529773 | Vacancy Link

Locations: Middle East and North Africa: Libya

Work Type : Consultancy

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.

For every child, results

Libya is in its ninth year of instability and conflict following the fall of the Gaddafi regime in 2011. In 2019, escalations in conflict, in both the south and in the country’s capital, Tripoli, saw fighting move into more populated urban areas. The use of explosive weapons in this environment has put civilians at high risk of indiscriminate harm. Civilian casualties, displacement and damage to civilian infrastructure, including medical facilities, have increased. Protracted political and economic instability, which has severely impacted governance structures, has resulted in a significant deterioration in basic services provision. With each passing year, people’s well-being and living standards have been eroded, with the most vulnerable increasingly relying on negative coping strategies.

While the UN Development Programs 2019 Human Development Index categorizes Libya as a « high » human development country, its ranking has fallen 43 places from 67th in 2010 to 110th in 2019, making it the largest drop in HDI rankings globally. This drop-in performance is felt by Libya’s people mainly through the collapse of public services, especially education and health, higher prices through cuts to food and fuel subsidies, conflict-related loss of shelter and livelihoods and major setbacks in ensuring the safety of citizens and the rule of law. Public services have significantly deteriorated in Libya as a result of the crisis. Challenges in the central government’s ability to perform core government functions, such as public revenue, expenditure management, and oversight of public administration, have undermined local governance structures and resulted in a significant deterioration of service provision. Furthermore, insecurity and conflict, including direct attacks on public infrastructure, mean many public services have been abandoned or remain non-functional. The overall crisis had negative impacts on the water and sanitation infrastructure in the country.

How can you make a difference?

The basic objective of the Consultant is to support the resource mobilization and reporting efforts of Libya country office. A dedicated support will be required to help the UN agencies including UNICEF to develop programme proposals to be considered for the SDG pool Fund. At the same time the consultant will bridge the gap in reporting , while the recruitment of Recourse Mobilization and Partnership Specialist will be completed.

Support the development and write up of a compelling coasted proposal for WASH, Youth and Social Protection for on SDG financing

Review and develop the concept notes for the private sector financing in partnership with the Programme Sections and the Regional office

Develop donor reports in line with the reporting schedule

Compile the briefing notes, attend meetings, prepare briefing notes with the key donors together with the Deputy Representative and programme team.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

A minimum of 5 years of progressively work experience in development of concept notes, proposals and donor reports for multiple partners/with UN agencies. Equivalent to P3 UN Job Scale adopted to Tunis, Tunisia.

Excellent planning and coordination skills, with proven ability to work with various stakeholders/partners.

Understanding of theory of change, SDGs, innovative approaches, cross-cutting issues (inclusion of gender), cost-efficiency and appropriateness.

Work Experience in North African context will be an asset.

Fluency in English both writing and verbal is highly required, while basic communication in Arabic will be an added value.

EVALUATION PROCESS:

Qualified candidates are requested to submit:

Cover letter/application.

Financial quote as lump sum for professional fees, and lump sum for travel/administrative/subsistence, if applicable.

CV.

Examples of previous, relevant work as applicable

Proposed methodology/approach to managing the project.

Proposed work plan

At least 2 References

P 11 form (which can be downloaded from our website at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html ).

Late submissions, incomplete packets, or submissions with an incorrect email subject heading will not be considered.

Successful applicants may be invited for further technical assessment.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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:

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

The interested qualified candidates are expected to submit financial proposal for this consultancy.

Closing Date Sun Feb 16 2020 22:00:00 GMT+0100 (Afr. centrale Ouest)