Vacancy Announcement: International Consultant for UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Partnership

Job Number: 568532 APPLY NOW Contract Type: Consultancy Duty Station: New York Level: Consultant Location: United States Categories: Programme Management

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Vacancy Announcement: International Consultant for UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Partnership

Vacancy Announcement: Consultant

Consultancy Title: International Consultant to Support UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Partnership

Section/Division/Duty Station: Programme Group Leaderships Team – NYHQ

Duration: 1st February 2024 – 15th December 2024

Home/Office Based: NY (Hybrid) Remote

About UNICEF

If you are a dedicated and creative professional with a passion for making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization wants to hear from you. For 70 years, UNICEF has been on the ground in 190 countries and territories, promoting children’s survival, protection, and development. International Consultant to Support UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Partnership International Consultant for UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Partnership

As the largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, water and sanitation, quality education, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF relies on voluntary contributions from individuals, businesses, foundations, and governments, with over 12,000 staff in more than 145 countries. International Consultant to Support UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Partnership International Consultant for UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Partnership

BACKGROUND

Purpose of Activity/Assignment:

To enhance the partnership between UNICEF and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) by providing support in developing content and analysis for programmatic alignment and overall coordination. International Consultant to Support UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Partnership International Consultant for UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Partnership

Scope of Work:

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, Programme Group Leadership Team (PGLT), and in collaboration with the Global Chief of Foundations, Private Sector Partnerships Division, the consultant will:

1. Develop content and analysis to inform BMGF’s engagement strategy, aligning with ongoing mapping and prioritization exercises between the Foundation and UNICEF.
2. Facilitate the development of key priorities and content for discussion at the UNICEF-BMGF Leadership meeting in 2024, focusing on areas such as Community Health Platforms, HPV, Immunization, Advocacy, Product Access, Introduction and Scale (PAIS), Gender, Data, Education, WASH, polio transition, and others, in alignment with UNICEF priorities. International Consultant for UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Partnership
3. Analyze key players in the program ecosystem to identify opportunities for influence and co-funding for scale, including International Financial Institutions, Public Sector Actors, global funds, and similar foundations. International Consultant for UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Partnership
4. Serve as the main UNICEF focal point for planning and executing the UNICEF-BMGF Leadership Meeting, coordinating logistics, admin notes, and speakers’ coordination, in collaboration with UNICEF USA.
5. Outline a plan post-leadership meeting for UNICEF and UNICEF USA, focusing on follow-up activities and grant development opportunities. International Consultant to Support UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Partnership

Terms of Reference / Key Deliverables:

1. Develop a plan with key milestones for the year based on the initial meeting with UNICEF and BMGF teams (By 29 February 2024). International Consultant to Support UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Partnership
2. Draft a list of topics and facilitate a joint prioritization session with BMGF counterparts (By 31 March 2024).
3. Draft Discussion paper on joint program priority one (By 31 May 2024).
4. Draft Discussion paper on joint program priority two (By 30 June 2024).
5. Draft Discussion paper on joint program priority three (By 31 July 2024).
6. Finalize discussion papers, incorporating feedback from BMGF and UNICEF (By 31 September 2024).
7. Coordinate and successfully deliver the BMGF/UNICEF leadership meeting (By 30 October 2024).
8. Develop a final report and action plan post-leadership meeting for UNICEF (PGLT and Partnerships) and UNICEF USA (By 15 December 2024). International Consultant for UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Partnership

Qualifications:

Education:

Advanced university degree in public policy and administration, public health and governance, international development, or related field. International Consultant to Support UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Partnership

Work Experience:

A minimum of eight years of established capacity in development programming, with knowledge in public health and nutrition highly appreciated. Relevant experience in project management, particularly in program delivery and global coordination. Experience working in UNICEF, WHO, and UNFPA will be an asset. Relevant experience working with global health partners and institutional foundations highly appreciated. International Consultant to Support UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Partnership International Consultant for UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Partnership

Competencies/Knowledge:

Fluency in verbal and written English is required. Proficiency in any additional UN official language is welcome.

Requirements:

Completed profile in UNICEF’s e-Recruitment system and uploaded copy of academic credentials. Financial proposal indicating costs per deliverable and total lump-sum for the assignment (in US$), including travel costs and daily subsistence allowance if required. Indicate availability. International Consultant to Support UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Partnership

U.S. Visa Information:

Except for U.S. Citizens, G4 Visa, and Green Card holders, selected candidates residing in the United States under a different visa must switch to G4 status. Household members require an Employment Authorization Card (EAD) for work authorization. International Consultant to Support UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Partnership International Consultant for UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Partnership

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity, and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People, and Drive for Results. View our competency framework here. International Consultant for UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Partnership

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. We encourage disclosure of disabilities during the application for necessary accommodations. International Consultant to Support UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Partnership

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, adhering to child safeguarding principles. International Consultant to Support UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Partnership

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 benefits will not be provided. Consultants are responsible for tax liabilities and compliance with local laws. International Consultant for UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Partnership

The selected candidate must have valid health insurance coverage at the contract award. Payment is contingent on satisfactory deliverables, with UNICEF reserving the right to withhold payment for substandard submissions or delays. Selected candidates must confirm fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 with a WHO-endorsed vaccine. International Consultant for UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Partnership

Advertised: 26 Dec 2023 Eastern Standard Time

Deadline: 14 Jan 2024 Eastern Standard Time