Long Term Agreement (LTA) (3 years, home-based, remotely) Innovative Finance Capacity Building and Knowledge Management Services (Innovative Finance for Children (IF4C)), PFP, Geneva

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For every child, the right to peace

UNICEF works towards the realization of every child’s right, everywhere. Grounded in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and guided by the Sustainable Development Goals, UNICEF fosters partnerships to strengthen systems and drive collective action to help children survive and thrive. UNICEF’s Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) in Geneva is pivotal to advancing this mission, focusing on maximizing the potential of the private sector to achieve results for children.

The Innovative Financing for Children (IF4C) function is central to these efforts. It develops and implements innovative financing tools to mobilize resources for children’s welfare globally. These initiatives address critical issues such as resource mobilization, catalytic capital, innovative financing, climate change, environmental sustainability, and disaster risk reduction, targeting the most vulnerable and marginalized children and adolescents. Linked to this, IF4C has identified an ongoing need for capacity strengthening and knowledge management expertise to ensure the operational effectiveness of its portfolio of initiatives and projects.

PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT:

The Innovative Finance Capacity Building and Knowledge Management LTA will be instrumental in implementing capacity building and knowledge management solutions to meet the growing needs and demands from HQ, regional and country teams, and partners operating in the Innovative Finance space.

Specifically, the LTA will focus on two aspects:

1. Development and deployment of Innovative Finance capacity building and strengthening tools, products and opportunities (e.g., modules, e-learnings, toolkits, guides, handbooks, etc.).
2. Development and dissemination of knowledge management assets and systems, including presentations, social media assets, reports, training materials, video and visual production, and animation – with the emphasis on post-production editing and adaptation for multiple use cases, as well as other multimedia content.

These expert services are key to the efficiency and effectiveness of the IF4C project pipeline and workflow. They help educate and build understanding, recognition, and support for the team’s work with internal and external partners; secure buy-in for new projects; and ensure the sharing, monitoring and reporting of information with key partners in line with UNICEF obligations.

Objective(s):

The objective of this LTA is to facilitate and expediate the process by which the IF4C team hires Innovative Finance Capacity Building and Knowledge Management experts for specific projects requiring specialized services to design and implement tailored tools, content, systems, and products.

To this end, UNICEF seeks to establish LTAs with a pool of individual consultants to provide services that will enable the team to establish knowledge management systems and tools to ensure efficient information sharing and accessibility across the IF4C ecosystem. Additionally, these services will be key to developing, adapting, and implementing training, procedures, and tools for capacity strengthening on key IF4C topics. Finally, these services will enable the production and dissemination of high-quality knowledge products to strengthen external engagement and fundraising efforts around innovative financing.

How can you make a difference?

MAJOR TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED:

The LTA will cover the following categories of work, which are further specified in the Deliverables:

1. Development and implementation of capacity building and strengthening opportunities.
2. Production and dissemination of multimedia knowledge assets and products.
3. Development of knowledge management systems and platforms.

Responsibilities of the Consultant:

• The consultant will use their own equipment, including laptops, microphones, software and other accessories that may be required for this task.
• The consultant will not provide the content or any part thereof to any third party without the written permission of UNICEF. All components will be a property of UNICEF, and the consultant will not share them with anyone else.
• The consultant will not include their own name or logo/emblem on the content or final product. The only organization branding will be UNICEF, if required.
• Maintain regular liaison with UNICEF IF4C manager/s, content owners, and any related units.

Responsibilities of UNICEF:

• UNICEF will provide all details pertaining to the activity and the requirements.
• UNICEF will orient the consultant on its branding guidelines.
• UNICEF will share the documents and specifications with the consultant as they become available and will coordinate the timely delivery of work.

DELIVERABLES:

Sr No

Category

Deliverable

Timeline

1

Development and implementation of capacity building and strengthening opportunities.

• Design trainings and webinars on innovative finance (e.g., e-learning hosted on Agora and other platforms).
• Implement trainings, including organization, participant management, and /or evaluation.
• Facilitate and/or support trainings and webinars.
• Design materials in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Develop multimedia content for communication with stakeholders (e.g., animated videos, visuals, etc.).

1 December 2025 – 30 November 2028

2

Production and dissemination of communication and multimedia knowledge assets and products.

• Develop knowledge management tools and products (e.g., PowerBI dashboards and toolkits).
• Design knowledge products (e.g., document design and layouts, visual assets, infographics, banners, etc.).
• Produce multimedia content (e.g., produce animated videos; film, script, and edit live videos with impactful storytelling; and/or photography of key events).
• Develop knowledge products for external and internal dissemination (dashboards, tools, multimedia assets, newsletters, guides, handbooks, presentations, reports, etc.).
• Disseminate knowledge assets and products (e.g., reports, results, updates, and educational content) on external and internal channels and platforms.
• Collect, categorize, and maintain IF4C materials for reference and use as knowledge resources.

3

Development of knowledge management systems and platforms.

• Develop knowledge management systems for IF4C initiatives and priorities (e.g., collaboration sites, websites, SharePoint, etc.).
• Provide technical support and maintenance of knowledge management systems.
• Develop IF4C-specific pages on major social media channels.

Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel:

• The Consultant will be remote/home-based. As part of the assignment, there may be opportunities for travel, such as meetings in Geneva during the assignment or on a per-need basis. UNICEF will cover travel expenses, and a travel budget should be included in the work order for any necessary travel. The consultant will arrange her/his travel as and when they take place, and related costs will be reimbursed per UNICEF’s travel policy.

Travel Clause:

• All UNICEF rules and regulations related to travel of consultants apply.
• All travels shall be undertaken only upon the prior written approval by UNICEF.
• The consultant must be fit to travel, be in possession of the valid UN BSAFE certificate, obligatory inoculation(s), and have valid personal travel/medical insurance and an immunization/vaccination card.

Estimated Duration of LTA:

• The Long-Term Agreement will be for a duration of 3 years with a fixed fee rate, subject to satisfactory performance evaluation and continuing need for the service. UNICEF does not guarantee that any quality of services will be purchased during the term of the LTA as this will depend on forthcoming need.

Contracts Created Against the LTA:

• Whenever the services are required, specific TOR will be developed by the section, which includes details of the requirement/deliverables including quantities and deadlines, and that will be presented to the top-ranking LTA holder. Should this consultant not be available for this assignment, UNICEF will contact the second ranked consultant and so on.
• Upon receipt of confirmation of availability and interest in the assignment, a contract will be issued with the prices/fees agreed in the LTA. The consultant must sign the contract prior commencement of work.
• Payment will be made after completion of deliverables and submission of invoices for the actual work completed, subject to satisfactory performance.

LTA CONTRACT MANAGEMENT:

Innovative Finance Specialist, Innovative Finance for Children (IF4C), PFP

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

Education:

• A first level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or above) in one of the following fields is required: public relations, public administration, marketing, communications, graphic or digital design or a related field.

Experience:

• A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in Graphic Design or Digital Communication is required.
• Experience working with SharePoint sites is required.
• Experience creating multimedia content and training materials is required.
• Knowledge and experience with industry-standard software such as Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, is required.
• Experience creating financing content is desirable.
• UN/UNICEF experience is an asset.
• Experience producing internal and/or external communications content is an asset.

Language:

• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Spanish is desirable.
• Knowledge of another official UN language is considered an asset.

Others:

• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

FINANCIAL PROPOSAL

Financial Proposal – LTA for Engagement of Individual Consultants for Innovative Finance Capacity Building and Knowledge Management Services (Innovative Finance for Children (IF4C), PFP)..docx

HOW TO APPLY:

The application to be submitted through the online portal should contain three separate attachments:

1. A Cover letter explaining the motivation for applying and explaining the qualifications and skillset of the candidate (to be uploaded online).
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) (to be uploaded online).
3. A financial proposal indicating professional fee as per the above template. Please do not forget to specify your name in the file while saving. (to be uploaded online under “Financial Proposal” tab).

Important Note: Please do not indicate financials anywhere else in the online application form, please mark “n/a or 00”, under the fee related questions in the online application form.

Without all the above documents your application will be considered incomplete and invalid and will not be considered further.

Any attempt to unduly influence UNICEF’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.

• Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.
• Please note, UNICEF does not charge any fee during any stage of the process.
• UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds including persons living with disabilities to apply.

ETHICAL GUIDELINES

The consultant is responsible for reading, understanding, and applying UNICEF ethical representation of children guidelines when shooting in the field, with special care taken when children’s identities need to be concealed.

See here: https://weshare.unicef.org/Package/2AMZIFV7RYJ

Remarks:

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

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.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, Sustainability (CRITAS), and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility hiringnearme.org UNICEF.

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.

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