Mission and objectivesSince 70 years, UNICEF has been on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote the survival, protection and development of children. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence and abuse and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments. The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does โ in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to childrenโs rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life โ in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions โ her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a societyโs most disadvantaged citizens โ addressing inequity โ not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
ContextUNICEF Senegal must continuously and strategically place key issues related to children on the international scene, in the national dialogue and at the heart of the countryโs public and political agenda. The Partnerships, Advocacy and Communications section supports the country officeโs public and political advocacy, partnerships, strategic alliances and resource mobilization efforts with the aim of influencing public policies, fueling social engagement and directing private and public resources in favor of children. The section ensures that the organization is positioned as a credible and trusted voice for children and is perceived as relevant to guide and influence the dialogue on childrenโs rights in Senegal. To support achievements of Country Programme expected results, UNICEF Senegal is seeking a motivated and committed Partnership and Resource Mobilization Specialist to proactively coordinate the development and implementation of a partnership strategy (public-private) in close collaboration with the programme team.
Task DescriptionUnder the guidance and supervision of the Chief of Partnerships, Advocacy and Communications, the Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Specialist positionโs purpose is to deepen and strengthen partnerships with UNICEFโ public and private sector donors and partners. The Specialist supports the Partnerships, Advocacy and Communications section on Resource Mobilization including support on quality assurance of donor reporting and proposals development in line with the donorsโ guideline as well as support with writing/editing fundraising briefs. The Specialist also supports the implementation of the Country Office Resource Mobilization strategy/action plan. As such, the Specialist coordinates the various interventions within the office with partners, exchange knowledge, mobilize resources as well as advocate for funds to support UNICEF achieve results for children within the scope of assignment. The Specialist undertakes the following tasks: 1.Resource Mobilization: Support the Chief of section in reviewing and refining Country Office resource mobilization strategy to develop an action plan and support sections in developing programme-related action plans; contribute to the development and review of concept notes, project documents, briefs, investment cases and communication/advocacy strategies (content preparation/editing, layout) as required; coordinate with programmes and sections, including cross-sectoral teams, to ensure relevant inputs, data and information are received for project proposal and review process as per Standard Operation Procedures is being followed (budget, PME, PSEA, gender, climate, inclusion, etc.); support the development of effective concepts for engagement with donors and contribute to Country Office advocacy efforts; develop systems to monitor the financing levels and resource needs of the country programme against targets; support fundraising initiatives and donor engagement activities. 2.Partnership development and engagement: Scans and scouts external environment area for opportunities and risks and ensure compliance with UNICEFโs procedures, including through coordination of UNISON platform; support the organization, preparation and documentation of meetings and missions with donors and partners and/or UNICEF senior management in conjunction with programme sections (briefing notes, presentations, documentation); increase engagement internally (PFP, PPD, WCARO) and externally (UNICEF National Committees, partners networks, private sector, UN agencies) to further UNICEFโs advocacy, leveraging and influence with partners and ensure visibility of Country Officeโs work and needs. Ensure compliance with UNICEF procedures, processes and standards for donor negotiations, agreements, amendments. 3.Donor reporting: Coordinate with programme sections to ensure timely submission of quality donor reports, including compliance with UNICEF quality standards and coherence between financial and narrative information; gradually build the capacity of programme section staff in charge of donor re-porting; Support Chief of section and Deputy Representative in strengthening grant management practices to ensure implementation fully complies with donor agreements; advise on the content of agreement with donors and liaise with the Regional Office, HQs, and financial and non-financial partners regarding clearance, finalization and signature of agreements; ensure that the communications section and programme section are fully aware of donor recognition requirements. 4.Innovative fundraising initiatives: Support the conceptualization and piloting of innovative fund-raising initiatives linked to public-private partnership, individual giving, and innovative financing, in close collaboration with the country team, regional office and partners, based on on-going monitoring; analyze current trends within designated partners and formulating recommendations for strategy approaches and message development; develop and maintains deep knowledge and familiarity with current and prospective partners in the field of innovative financing and childrenโs rights and relevant stake-holders. 5.Donor engagement and visibility: Support the development and implementation of programmes/projects donor recognition and visibility plans, in cooperation with the communication team; support the communication section and contribute to the elaboration and editing of fundraising and partnership-related communication and visibility materials (factsheets, business cases, human-interest stories, newsletter, briefs, social media publications, reports, brochures, multimedia assets). The incumbent may be asked to perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure the success of the team, including guiding, training, and coaching short-term staff, including interns and consultants, as needed. The incumbent may need to undertake managing responsibilities, supervising a national UNV position specifically focused on private sector partnerships.
Competencies and valuesโข Gender equality โข Social work โข Child protection โข Human rights โข Social mobilization โข Community development โข Peace and social cohesion In addition to the above, UN Volunteers are responsible for: โข Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteering by reading the documentation made available by the UNV program, external publications and take an active part in the activities of the UNV program, for example getting involved in the commemorative activities of the International Volunteer Day (IVD), December 5; โข Become familiar with and develop any form of traditional and/or local volunteering in Senegal; โข Reflect the type and nature of actions that volunteers undertake, including their participation in substantive reflections; โข Contribute to the writing of articles on field experiences to be submitted for the publication of the UNV program/website, bulletin and press notes, etc.; โข Contribute to the Welcoming Program for United Nations Volunteers newly arrived in Senegal; โข Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteers or encourage individuals and organizations to use online volunteer services where technically possible.
Living conditions and remarksThe assignment will take place in the nation's capital, Dakar, a family duty station (Hardship classification B) with missions to the region. Dakar is a liveable city. The spontaneous reception and hospitality of the Senegalese are among the characteristic features of this West African country. According to 2020 official estimates, the Dakar metropolitan area population reaches over 3,9 million people. The total population of Senegal is 16 705 608 inhabitants (ANSD 2020). Senegal is located on UTCI GMT. Senegal has a warm climate and sunny days throughout the year that make it a comfortable duty station. Daytime temperatures are, on average, around 30ยฐC. * The rainy season is in the northern hemisphere's summer/fall. The Security Level in Dakar is classified as Low (Level 2) as per the UN security management system in Senegal. Opportunistic thefts are the most prevalent crimes against UN Personnel. The accommodation facilities are in general good, and the choice is vast. It is possible to rent unfurnished and furnished accommodation from 450 to 2000 USD/month. Most children of international staff attend international schools with an academic system that is widely recognized abroad. There are many international schools and childcare options.