Home-based Consultancy: Implementing Partnership Management Expert (84 Working Days) - ECARO

Fonds des Nations Unies pour l'enfance (UNICEF)

UNICEF recherche un Expert en Gestion des Partenariats à distance.TâchesSoutenir la mise en œuvre du cadre HACT dans la région.Coordonner les activités d'assurance financière avec les partenaires.Développer des plans d'assurance et analyser les points d'action.CompétencesDiplôme supérieur en sciences sociales ou gestion requis.Compétences en gestion de projets et en analyse.Excellentes compétences interpersonnelles et communicationnelles.Home-based Consultancy: Implementing Partnership Management Expert (84 Working Days) - ECAROJob no:590890Contract type:ConsultantDuty Station:GenevaLevel:ConsultancyLocation:SwitzerlandCategories:OperationsUNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.Visitour websiteto learn more about what we do at UNICEF.For every child,the right to safe support.Purpose of Activity/AssignmentThe Regional Office Implementing Partnerships Management Expert will report directly to the Regional Risk and Compliance Manager to support the HACT Framework implementation in the Regional Office and the Europe and Central Asia Region, with focus on eTools, financial assurance and the overall partnership for implementation in the region.The Implementing Partnership Management Expert provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programme cycle through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting technical information to facilitate the integration of HACT plans in all programming activities and to ensure the application of HACT and related organizational rules, regulations and procedures in the Regional Office and the Region.Work Assignments OverviewDeliverables/OutputsDeadlineDurationDevelopment of the annual assurance plan for the Regional Office and Bureau with strategies for the implementation.Detailed HACT assurance plan with annual strategy and timing of implementation.28 February 20268 daysCoordination of financial assurance activities with service providers. Activities include: drafting terms of reference, overseeing the procurement process, assisting in the selection and issuance of purchase order, collecting required documents (face forms, programme documents, programmatic visits, etc.) and coordinating between service providers and programme and operation staff.2026 contract and purchase order for 2026 financial assurance is issued.2026 as per deliverable4 daysAll required documents are gathered from programme staff and submitted to service provider.5 daysEtools engagements are created and scheduling of assurance activities is completed.7 daysAnalysis of open action points from financial assurance activities and propose actions for their closure. Coordinate with implementing partner and follow up on the actions taken as per the Action Points guidance.All action points from 2025 are closed.31 March 202610 daysAction items from partners are undertaken and closed.31 May 20267 dayseTools management and due diligence: closure of all open engagement from prior years and clean up / closure of all ended partnerships.All open engagements in eTools are finalized with action points assigned.30 April 20268 daysAll ended programme documents in eTools are finalized and in status ended.7 daysSupport and organization of the annual risk management network meeting and monthly webinars with focus on assurance.Development of materials and knowledge management on HACT assurance and hold or support webinars / communication to HACT focal points. Preliminary topics include Anti-fraud framework, Safeguarding, Action Points Guidance, eTools system changes and Spot Check guidance.15 May 202614 daysSupport on analysis, reporting and general tasks for the risk management and operations team as required, based on regional and organizational priorities.The work of the Risk and Operations team is dynamic and interlinked with all other teams. This requires ad hock analysis and reports. The consultant is anticipated to support the team with professional expertise on average 3 days a month.Quarterly report on support provided14 daysEstimated Duration of the Contract84 working days between 16 February 2026 and 15 June 2026.Consultant's Work Place and Official TravelThe Consultants will be home-based with no travel is foreseen at the moment.Estimated Cost of the Consultancy & Payment SchedulePayment will be made on submission of an invoice and satisfactory completion of the above-mentioned deliverables.UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/outputs are incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines. All materials developed will remain the copyright of UNICEF and UNICEF will be free to adapt and modify them in the future.Please indicate for which consultancy you are applying and submit a professional fee (in USD) based on the corresponding number of days to undertake this assignment.To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…Knowledge/Expertise/Skills Required:An Advanced University Degree (Master's) in Social or Management Sciences, Public Administration, Law, International Relations, Business Administration, and/or any other relevant technical field is required. May be substituted with university degree and 2 additional years of experience.A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in accounting, financial management, economics, statistics or business administration.Strong analytical and presentation skills.Experience working with the UN and/or NGO in emergency settings is considered an advantage.Excellent written and spoken skills in English. Knowledge of another UN language is considered an asset.Strong familiarity with UNICEF system, including inSight, PowerBi, SharePoint.Expert knowledge of eTools implementing partnership system.Confidence working with basic statistical information.Good inter-personal and communication skills.Please submit a fullCVandafinancial proposal (in USD)in your application.Applications submitted without a professional fee will not be considered.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.For every Child, you demonstrate...UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter:UNICEF ValuesThe UNICEF competencies required for this post are…(1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3) Drive to achieve results for impact(4) Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6) Thinks and acts strategically(7) Works collaboratively with othersFamiliarize yourself withour competency frameworkand its different levels.UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children.The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer awide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks andreasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpageAccessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, inclu...