UN Consultant Jobs in Kenya 2013.
Consultancy to Develop A Resource Mobilisation Strategy For The Joint Health and Nutrition Programme
Terms of Reference – UNSOM/2013/39
Short Service Agreement (SSA) for Individual Consultant at the Nairobi-Somalia Office, With travel to Somalia as required
Consultancy Period: September 16 –October 16, 2013
P-4 equivalent
Justification:
1. The Joint Health and Nutrition Programme (JHNP) is a joint programme supporting the implementation of the Somali Health Sector Strategic Plans, the overall strategic policy documents for the Health Sector in Somalia. This innovative partnership between the Somali Health Authorities (SHAs), Donors and UN agencies (UNICEF, WHO and UNFPA) supports the priorities of the government in the health sector, particularly to improve maternal and child health and reduce mortality, while strengthening the systems that support improved quality and access to health care. The programme began in 2012 with a 6 month inception phase and is designed with a five year implementation plan. The programme budget is currently estimated at USD 230 million. Past and present donor commitments from DFID, Sida, AUSAID, and USAID reach approximately US $60 million, with no significant commitments from 2015 this threatens the sustainability of the programme.
2. The high level Steering Committee that governs the JHNP requested on 20 March, 2013 that UNICEF, as the JHNP Administrative Agent, initiate a Resource Mobilisation Strategy to ensure the sustainability of the JHNP.
Scope of Work:
3. The consultancy entails the development of a Resource Mobilisation Strategy (RMS) for the JHNP. Resource mobilisation is understood as specific to the objectives of the JHNP, taking into consideration the priorities of the SHAs and the Somalia Health Sector Strategic Plans (HSSPs), as well as the three participating UN agencies’ distinct roles in supporting the six building blocks of an efficient health system in Somalia through the JHNP.
4. The RMS will consider any/all funding possibilities from bilateral donors, larger alternative international funding mechanisms and the private sector. This requires substantive analysis of each potential donor’s priorities, and their potential for support to JHNP, with a view to sustained funding for the full five years of the program.
Donors to be considered (but not limited to):
- Traditional donors (OECD Countries)
- Emerging Donors (BRICS, Turkey, GCC members, etc.)
- National Committees
- Private Sector (10 largest Private Sector donors in the region)
- Philanthropic foundations
5. The JHNP is currently a ‘pooled’ fund but has accommodated bilateral funding outside of the pool to accommodate key donors. Recognizing the varied funding modalities amongst donors, the consultancy should analyse and recommend various potential modalities to maximize opportunities for donor support to the JHNP within and outside of a ‘pool’.
6. The RMS should include a description of the role and scope of the JHNP within the context of all other major efforts to support the Health Sector in Somalia, including humanitarian/emergency funding, in order to highlight the strategic importance of the JHNP and ensure clear understanding of the JHNP and its relation to other health sector support.
7. Given the 7 May “UK-Somalia Conference” and other positive changes in the international community’s posture toward Somalia, the RMS should highlight the efficacy of the JHNP (and potentially support the ‘marketing’ thereof) as a tool for transitional funding within the Health Sector in Somalia, and consider links with new/potential and proposed financing arrangements for Somalia. The RMS should find linkages with the development of the “New Deal for Somalia”, in particular the “Revenues and Services” pillar and assist in presenting JHNP as an opportunity to help the Somali government deliver on this pillar. The consultant should also seek opportunities at the new Financing Modalities and Trust Funds being led by the World Bank.
8. Based on the analyses, the RMS should propose concrete steps to be taken by the SHAs, the JHNP Programme Coordination Unit (PCU) and UNICEF as JHNP Administrative Agent. This should include:
- An overview of key donor representatives for JHNP PCU to approach.
- Proposals and strategic advice on engaging potential donors, inter alia, by identification of key entry points.
- The preparation of specific information and fundraising material for various donors that will ensure the most effective ‘marketing’ of the JHNP to each donor.
Methodology:
9. The consultancy will be based in Nairobi with travel to Somalia, ensuring interviews with key actors in the Somalia Health Sector, including but not limited to Somali government officials (i.e., Health Authorities), donors, the New Deal Team (UN and EU), etc.
Deliverables:
10. A Resource Mobilisation Strategy document inclusive of the following:
- Overview and analysis of potential donors for the JHNP from 2014 – 2016, with strategic advice on engaging the donors.
- Analysis and clear presentation of potential funding modalities and mechanisms that will efficiently accommodate the widest possible number of donors into the JHNP.
- Clear overview of current (and pending) funding support to the Somalia Health Sector and a clear analysis of how/where the JHNP is situated in the funding landscape.
- Description of the efficacy of the JHNP as a tool for transitional funding within the Somalia Health Sector, considering links to new/potential financing arrangements for Somalia.
- “Turn-key” fundraising material for the identified potential donors that will ensure the most effective ‘marketing’ of the JHNP – including written and PowerPoint presentation(s) with highlights of results and anticipated outcomes.
- An overarching fundraising action plan.
Background and Experience:
• Advanced degree in development studies, business, international affairs, communications or other fields relevant to the ToR;
• At least 8 years of professional experience in programme development or resource mobilization;
• Proven record developing fundraising strategies for large programmes;
• Significant senior level donor relations experience;
• Previous experience and conversance with the health sector in Somalia or other fragile states an asset;
• Strong knowledge of UN programming required;
• Knowledge of the current donor environment in Somalia an asset;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (English language).
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11) form, updated CV attaching copies of academic certificates to the email below.
UN staff are requested to provide the last two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs). Applications submitted without a duly completed and signed Personal History Form (P11) will not be considered. Please indicate your expected fee for providing the services of the said assignment.
Applicants must quote the vacancy number and post title in the subject line of the application. Application to be received by 16 September 2013
Email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted
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