Country: Georgia
Closing date: 27 Sep 2019
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Background
Georgia is a lower-medium income country, with a gross national income per capita of US$4,148 in 2018.[1] Gross domestic product (GDP) growth is 4.8 per cent and 4.7 per cent in 2017 and 2018 respectively.[2]
UNICEF Georgia Office is developing its new Country Programme Document for 2021-2025 and one of the important strategies for achieving specific results for children will be harnessing innovation and collecting evidence, in partnership with Government, other United Nations organizations, civil society, the private sector, communities and children. The private sector has a critical role to play in helping to improve the lives of children. Over the next Country Programme period, UNICEF will try to leverage the power of business and markets to benefit children, especially the most vulnerable. UNICEF will also play an active role in promoting and advancing child rights within the business sector centred on Children's Rights and Business Principles (CRBP), and the global initiative developed by the UN Global Compact, Save the Children and UNICEF.
Objective of the Consultancy:
The purpose of this individual consultancy is to:
Activities and Tasks:
Key Deliverables and Timeframe:
1. Key Deliverables
Roadmap laying out the methodology and process for the mapping
Timeframe
By 1 October 2019
Estimated Effort
5 days
2. Key Deliverables
Consultations with UNICEF, key stakeholders and partners
Timeframe
By 15 October 2019
Estimated Effort
10 days
3. Key Deliverables
Analysis of mapping of private sector landscape, trends, opportunities, CSR activities, recommendations - Draft mapping report
Timeframe
By 12 November2019
Estimated Effort
20 days
4. Key Deliverables
Updated donor lists and profiles available
Timeframe
By 22 November 2019
Estimated Effort
10 days
5. Key Deliverables
Final mapping report
Timeframe
By 1 December 2019
Estimated Effort
7 days
Methodology
Desk review, interviews with key stakeholders, Qualitative data to be collected through face to face in-depth interviews with key business partners and companies.
The report on the private sector mapping should include the following components:
Timeframe
The consultancy is expected to be fully completed within a 2,5-month period.
Responsibilities
UNICEF's responsibilities include timely provision of all required information, guidance and feedback on all deliverables.
The selected consultant is expected to provide products as per defined tasks and deliverables, and revise them based on feedback to be provided by UNICEF.
Supervision
The consultant will work under the direct supervision of UNICEF Georgia's Communication Officer and under the general guidance of the UNICEF Representative, as well as in close cooperation with other UNICEF staff as necessary.
Qualification Requirements
Administrative issues
Performance indicators
The contractor's performance will be evaluated against the following criteria: timeliness, responsibility, initiative and quality of the products delivered.
Remuneration
The consultancy fee will be negotiated between interested applicants and UNICEF Georgia based on an initial proposal of the applicant which has to be submitted together with the application. The payment will be issued upon successful delivery of the expected results as per this TOR. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/outputs is incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines.
Termination of contract
The contract may be terminated by either party before its expiry date by giving a 14 days' notice in writing to the other party. However, in the event of termination on the ground of misconduct, UNICEF will be entitled to terminate the contract immediately, without earlier notice. In case of early termination of the contract, the Contractor will be compensated on a pro-rata basis for no more than the actual amount of work completed to the satisfaction of UNICEF.
Application documents
[1] National Statistics Office of Georgia, retrieved on 15 May from https://www.geostat.ge/en/modules/categories/24/gross-national-income-gni
[2] National Statistics Office of Georgia, retrieved on 15 May from https://www.geostat.ge/en/modules/categories/23/gross-domestic-product-gdp
How to apply:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=526389