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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, hope…

Background

UNICEF Tokyo, as part of the Public Partnerships Division (PPD), works to strengthen UNICEF’s position as a trusted partner of the Government of Japan and other public sector partners in Japan with the aim of expanding strategic collaborations and resource mobilization opportunities. The office engages in evidence-based policy advocacy to support implementing UNICEF’s Strategic Plan 2022-2025 and the Agenda 2030/Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Through its diverse portfolio of activities and in collaboration with UNICEF HQs/Regional Offices (ROs)/Country Offices (COs) as well as the Japan Committee for UNICEF, UNICEF Tokyo works to strengthen UNICEF’s role as a strategic partner of choice for the Government of Japan, e.g. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and to secure a steady pipeline of resources for children’s rights both in humanitarian and development contexts.

Purpose of Assignment

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Advisor at UNICEF Tokyo, in the Public Partnerships Division, the Public Partnership Consultant will provide technical, logistics, communication and coordination support for the TICAD 9 including the organization of the side event on Triple I and possibly another event. The Public Partnership Consultant will act as an internal focal point for TICAD 9 working closely with Tokyo team and other sectors of the organization, involved in the event. From UNICEF, we expect senior management’s participation in person, in some sessions in the main conference as well as side events co-organized by UNICEF with partners, depending on the modality of the meetings in coordination with OED, ROs, AU Liaison Office, and other Divisions/Offices.

In addition, the consultant will work on the upcoming Annual Policy Consultation with the MoFA and JICA in late spring 2025, providing support for the organization of the consultation, preparation of briefing notes and support Tokyo team upon request by the supervisor.

Scope of Work:

Position UNICEF as a partner of choice for the Government of Japan through the successful organization of TICAD 9 side events and Annual Consultation with partners;

In close collaboration with UNICEF Tokyo team and selected NYHQ/RO/CO colleagues, the consultant will lead on designing and executing partnership efforts for the successful organization of TICAD 9 side events and provide effective support for the organization of Annual Consultation.

Deliverables:

1. Provide technical, logistics and coordination support for UNICEF high-level visit at the occasion of the TICAD 9 in August 2025 in coordination with relevant HQ Divisions/Regional Offices/Country Offices in UNICEF.
2. Gather key intelligence on TICAD 9, and in support to PPD Tokyo team, lead on designing, negotiating and organizing a UNICEF side event during the TICAD 9 in partnership with UNICEF HQ, ROs, and other key partners.
3. Support the preparation of Annual Policy Consultation with MoFA and JICA and other high-level visits, including preparation of briefing package, provision of technical insights for the media interviews. Organize side events during the high-level visits if opportunities arise, and some other communication-related sessions. Also conduct a stock-taking exercise of the engagement with JICA at country level as the preparation for the Annual Consultation with JICA, building on the existing outcome document.

Contract Duration: 10 months

Starting Date: 2 December 2024

Number of Working Days:  130 days

Work Modality:  

Remote work within Japan’s time zone is acceptable with face-to face meetings in Tokyo when necessary especially before the Annual Consultation and TICAD9.

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

• Advanced university degree in international development, public policy, international relations, social sciences, or related fields.
• A minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience in international development and humanitarian assistance experience, preferably in the UN system, is required. Field experience is an expected asset.
• Experience in advocacy, resource mobilization and partnerships building with the Government of Japan is an asset. Specific experience in working/liaising with MoFA or JICA at the HQ or field level is desirable.
• Knowledge and working experience in Africa, Asia and the Middle East region as well as experience in public private partnerships are also assets.
• Proven knowledge of policy and budgetary decision-making processes in the Government of Japan.
• In-depth experience with the UN processes, inter-governmental and member states negotiations.
• Fluency in both English and Japanese (verbal and written).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Positive performance record on drive for results and teamwork. Proven capacity to quickly absorb new information and techniques and work under tight deadlines.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

To view our competency framework, please visit  here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

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:

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

How to apply

Qualified candidates are requested to apply through this online platform and attach the following documents to the application among other requirements:

• Cover letter in English
• CV both in English and Japanese
• Financial quote of all-inclusive fees (daily rate) for the consultancy in Japanese yen

Please make sure to indicate the all-inclusive fees for the delivery of professional services in accordance with the assignments described under this TOR. Applications submitted without a financial quote will not be considered.

Applications must be received by 16 October 2024 through this online platform.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.