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CLOSING DATE:

20 February 2019 (5:00 pm Bangkok time)

CATEGORY:

Individual Consultant Contract

DUTY STATION:

Bangkok (Thailand country office)

DURATION:

1 March  –  31 December 2019 (maximum 120 working days)

ORGANIZATION UNIT:

UNFPA Country Office, Bangkok, Thailand

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (Partnership)

Hiring Office:

UNFPA Country Office (CO), Bangkok, Thailand

Purpose of consultancy:

Private Partnership is recognised as one of strategies for upper Middle Income Country to promote UNFPA mandate especially on ASRH & Rights and Population Dynamics effectively. As others, UNFPA Thailand Country has been implementing partnership initiatives with Civil Societies, Non-Governmental Organisations, Government Organisations, Academia and Private Sectors since the beginning of current Country Programme 11^th (2017 to 2021) The consultant is hired to continue planned strategy and actions for 2019 Resource Mobilization and Partnership in order to deliver results as planned. The purpose of this consultancy is proactively keep the country programme updated on current political and social environment and trends in Thailand in terms of their ability to affect the development of right-based reproductive health and population policies programmes in the country. In line with this the consultancy is expected to work with team of national programme analyst-focal point for Partnership and Resource Mobilization (PRM), Communication Specialist, and Resource Mobilization Consultant(s) to strategize PRM, identify strategic partners, plan and implement actions, and monitor its effectiveness and impacts of partnership in-terms of changes and sustainability made; and financial contributions on the topics. The partners identified should be those with an interest to join efforts to maximize the delivery and impact of the UNFPA 11^th Country programme.

Scope of work:

(Description of services, activities, or outputs)

Scope:

The consultant will work under close supervision of National Programme Officer and under the strategic guideline of the Country Director for Thailand Country Office. In this relation, the consultant needs to be part of Country Team especially close collaboration with programme and the support management; also s/he will need to work closely with consultant for resource mobilization.

The consultant is assigned for “Partnership” and expected to deliver as addressed in specific described services and activities given below.

Services:

Support country team on partnership initiatives to deliver results for output 1 (Adolescent and Youth) and output 2 (Population Development)

Activities:

1)      Research, identify, updating and recording potential partners who are interested in UNFPA mandate and delivery of CPD 11^th from various background both individuals and organizations

2)      Development and finalization of strategic proposal based on collective consultations with team

3)      Initial approach, submit proposal, lobby and advocate, follow-up with potential partners for joint partnership on specific theme/ area

4)      Communicate with concerned people to arrange meeting at high level between UNFPA and potential partner for corporate partnership, then follow-up on points and agreed actions

5)      Prepare and maintain necessary documents for partnership including MoU, framework of cooperation

6)      Act as the coordinator, but not officially act on UNFPA behalf, between UNFPA and signed partner on specific partnership initiative

7)      In close collaboration with consultant for Resource Mobilization, provide support to increase agreed resource.

8)      In close collaboration with National Programme Officer-Communication Specialist, develop promotional materials to promote partnership initiatives.

Duration and working schedule:

120 Days from a period of 1 March 2019 to 31 December 2019

Place where services are to be delivered:

UNFPA Thailand Country Office

Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.):

·        3 Memorandum Of Understandings developed and signed with identified partners

·        Agreed partnership activities and actions delivered according to plan

·        Shared responsibilities with PRM team on fund raising activities and exercises to meet with planned and agreed partnership results.

·        Strategic documents including briefs, report, concept note, etc. prepared and summarized before and after the partnership initiative

·        3 monthly analytical reports including return of investment, recommendations submitted and presented

Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline:

·        Monthly meeting with supervisor and periodically Custer meeting with Country Director and Supervisor to update work progress and the review on strategy

·        Monthly progress report according agreed plan and results with supervisor

·        Based on agreed plan, presentation of work plan and progress to CO team for their update and feedback.

Supervisory arrangements:

The consultant will work under close supervision of National Programme Officer and under the strategic guideline of the Country Director.

Expected travel:

Travel to other provinces in Thailand may occur.  Travel cost will be provided by UNFPA in accordance with UNFPA Travel Policy. 

Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements:

Expected qualification equivalent to NOB with the followings specific requirements:

·        Advanced university degree in public/private relations, economics, marketing, business administration and related areas.

·        At least 2 years of progressive professional experience in private or public partnership, corporate partnership, or related experiences.

·        Know UNFPA’s mandate and work in Thailand and global

·        Excellent English communication skills.

·        Experience working multilateral organizations and the UN system preferred;

·        Written and oral proficiency in English and Thai is required.

Inputs / services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (e.g support services, office space, equipment), if applicable:

Office space and office equipment

Necessary documents related to the assignment.

How to apply

Candidates should submit the following documents:

1. An application letter which states the candidate’s motivation to apply for this post,

2. A curriculum vitae, and

3. A completed United Nations Personal History (P 11)

All the above documents must be sent by e-mail to thailand.office@unfpa.org

The P11 is available on the UNFPA websites at: https://thailand.unfpa.org/en/vacancies/un-application-form-p-11-form

Please quote the Vacancy number JID 1901 Partnership Consultant.  The deadline for application is :

Wednesday, 20 February 2019 (5:00 pm Bangkok time).

This position is open for Thai nationals only. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life.  We are committed to maintaining our balances gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position.