UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Result of Service
The consultant will work in two phases:
• Phase 1 (January – February): Develop one overarching, five-year partnership and resource mobilization strategy for India. Suggested timeline (TBC in consultant’s plan of work): First draft/outline due by 15 January; final document due by 30 January.
• Phase 2 (February-March): Further articulate an actionable country-specific plan for India. Each plan should include engagement modalities, resource mobilization strategies and an action plan. Suggested timeline (TBC in consultant’s plan of work): First draft/outline due by 30 February; final documents due by 15 March.
Work Location
virtual
Expected duration
30 days between 15 December 2022 and 15 March 2023
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Chief of ERPS, the Consultant will have the following duties and responsibilities:
• Provide OCHA with a better understanding of the global, regional and country specific dynamics and key interests of India, including decision making processes, and opportunities for strengthening its collaboration with public and private partners on humanitarian issues;
• Develop an individual country partnership strategy and effective engagement plan that outlines key partnership and fundraising opportunities, suggested approaches and a clear roadmap with prioritized actionable recommendations
More specifically, the objectives are to:
a) Analyse the current socio-economic, geopolitical, diplomatic and security trends which impact humanitarian giving and offer opportunities for enhanced partnerships and resource mobilization for OCHA and the system;
b) Understand the landscape and role of key actors in humanitarian (and development) funding (governments, philanthropies, NGOs, high-net-worth individuals, the private sector as well as regional and sub-regional entities), emergency response mechanisms (such as UNDAC, INSARAG, etc.);
c) Learn from other multi-lateral organizations actively partnering and fundraising with India,
d) Map clearly the entry points, modalities of engagement and required resources,
e) Identify opportunities and channels to effectively market OCHA’s coordination function, promote its tools and services and value proposition of its pooled funds with key decision-makers.
Qualifications/special skills
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, development studies, economics, communication, journalism, public relations or related field.
Proven track record of previous consultancies in similar fields with UN agencies. Experience in partnerships, external relations, government relations and humanitarian affairs required
Excellent knowledge of the two countries, including key players, financing decision-making processes and dynamics related to positioning as humanitarian donors is required.
Previous research work or publications on foreign aid of India is desirable. Knowledge of OCHA and humanitarian agencies’ resource mobilization is desirable.
Languages
Fluency in English is a requirement.
No Fee
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