Consultant - Project Coordinator - World We Want 2015 Platform, New York

CONSULTANT - PROJECT COORDINATOR – WORLD WE WANT 2015 PLATFORM

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Application Deadline :

30-Apr-14

Additional Category

Millennium Development Goals

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Post Level :

International Consultant

Languages Required :

Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)

05-May-2014

Duration of Initial Contract :

8 months

Expected Duration of Assignment :

N/A

Background

“The World We Want 2015” is an innovative online platform for curating global conversations on post-2015. Feeding into the post-2015 discussions, the “World We Want” platform steers discussions on the post-2015 agenda and enhances civil society’s participation to make sure that peoples’ voices are taken into consideration when drafting the new development agenda. It is a unique online space that applies innovative techniques to data-mining and visualization, thereby displaying data in people friendly format. The World We Want 2015 Platform hosts the UN and civil society official open consultation for post-2015 and it is a space that consolidates civil society input to policy-making. Led by the Policy Strategy Group for WWW201, formed by various civil society organizations and UN institutions, the platform is facilitated by UNDG and managed by UNMC on their behalf.

In the lead up to 2015, a major outreach and mobilization push is needed to ensure that the World We Want platform continues to be a major influential player in the post-2015 process and positions itself to continue as an influential platform as the new development agenda is implemented. As such, a 3 pronged-focus for the platform will be political outreach, partners outreach and mobilization & campaigning activities.

The Project Coordinator will be providing logistical, outreach and overall project support for the World We Want Platform ( www.worldwewant2015.org). General duties include support and coordination of the World We Want Policy Strategy Group, coordination for the re-design of the World We Want platform, coordination of data visualizations, support to discussions hosted on the World We Want platform, general outreach and communications for the platform, coordination and logistical support for the World We Want “People’s Voices” Series and partner outreach, among other duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Project Coordinator will be jointly reporting to Co-Chairs of Policy Strategy Group for WorldWeWant Platform and the Director/Deputy Director of UNMC.

Supervision: Director/Deputy Director, UNMC, delegated to WWW2015 Lead

Working Team: UNMC and WWW 2015 Policy Strategy Group

The following outlines the services and deliverables expected from the Project Coordinator.

Provide analysis of quantitative and qualitative content and hosting the Post-2015 Global Conversation input (generated from WWW and MY World results) into related political decision making processes.

Deliverables includes:

• Oversight of content management for UNDG phase 2 consultations in coordination with UNDG one secretariat and consultation co-leads
• Special data analytics reports of World We Want and MY World
• Issues Briefs and Analytics to be fed into the ongoing political process that will define the post2015 development agenda

Provide coordination  support for the World We Want Policy and Strategy Group (PSG) which oversees general site strategy and governance issues, supports outreach and relationships, and hosts the World We Want “People’s Voices” Series.

Deliverables Include:

• Coordinate weekly PSG meetings (Agenda, Recorded Actions, Group Coordination)
• Carry out weekly PSG actions
• Draft necessary internal documents, external outreach material, external communications material etc.
• Bridge PSG decisions to World We Want Technical Team, and other stakeholders and relevant bodies
• Support and draft World We Want strategic plan from Oct 2013-2015
• Ensure World We Want 2015 becomes an effective tool for new audience engagement and sustainable development
• Support/Document creation for increased outreach and mobilization efforts around World We Want engagement, events, milestones

Ensure that the platform becomes a one-stop shop that consolidates CSO-led consultations, academia, and the political conversation into input for decision making processes, especially by Member States, but also by internal and external UN reports, media and other important outcome and communications pieces through data mining technology – with key focus on UNDG 2^nd phase national consultation

Consultations include:

• UNDG 2^nd phase consultation;
• “ACR” Values Conversation;
•  “IISD” Database;
• Equator Initiative sustainable development case studies;
• Sustainable Development Solutions Network thematic reports and indicators;
• Participate Initiative;
• GCAP/Beyond 2015.

Deliverables Include:

• Re-design of Homepage;
• Advise on strategy and content of entire platform;
• Secure strategic partnerships for data curation;
• Oversee outreach and feature of new space on wider World We Want platform, social media spaces, newsletter and other outreach opportunities;
• Liaise with development team on any technical requirements/needs of the platform;
• Ensure consultation content from previous consultations is appropriately integrated to the platform;
• Information sharing about opportunity to open conversation spaces on World We Want.

Advocacy Outreach and Communications Efforts across constituencies

As a next phase, there is a large need to conduct targeted outreach towards all constituencies and groups engaging in post-2015. The target outcome would be that each constituency is fully informed about online opportunities for engagement in the post-2015 process, and that a space or multiple spaces are created so that each group can use the platform to carry out evidence based advocacy, consultation, accountability, implementation and other desired online actions.

Deliverables Include:

• Intensify efforts to link all engaging groups on World We Want 2015;
• Linking World We Want Platform across all social networks (Google, Facebook, Twitter , LinkedIn ETC);
• Ensuring World We Want 2015 communications becomes an important information sharing source for post-2015 process via different means and synergies;
• Produce necessary mobilization and outreach materials/documents;
• Encourage World We Want Influencers to become a reliable and active mobilization network;
• Responding to general questions about World We Want from UN staff and partners.

Support effort to create strong and seamless linkage between MY World and World We Want Platforms

Deliverables Include:

• Work with MY World team to identify gaps in integration;
• Assist in generation of plan for technical and communications integration;
• Assist in execution of full integration.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrate integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promote the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treat all people fairly without favouritism.

Knowledge Management and Learning:

• Promote knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example;
• Actively work towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, act on learning plan; and apply newly acquired skills.

Core Competencies:

• Commitment to the post-2015 conversation and understanding of the UN system and values;
• Creative and pro-active approach to programming activities;
• Self-starter, comfortable pitching ideas and taking the initiative;
• Strong interpersonal and excellent communications skills;
• Ability to work independently, against tight deadlines as well as part of a dynamic international team;
• The position requires a flexible, creative thinker with the passion and drive to get things done.

Working in Teams:

• Demonstrates flexibility and ease working in a fast-paced global team;
• Recognizes opportunities to meet organizational priorities through team work, thinks and acts co-operatively, openly and honestly;
• Commitment to team work and to working across disciplines;
• Communicates information and ideas clearly, is diplomatic and uses tact and sensitivity in dealing with colleagues and partners.

Functional Competencies:

• Build strong relationships with clients, focus on impact and results and respond positively to feedback;
• Innovative approaches/experience in campaign messaging around mobilization and global development issues;
• Ability to work closely with our website developer team based abroad and deliver results as a part of a team;
• Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities and fast moving situations;
• Maturity and confidence in dealing with senior and high ranking members of national and international institutions; government and non-government;
• Demonstrate strong networking skills;
• Excellent drafting ability and communication skills, both oral and written.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or related field.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years related experience in policy and programming with experience with strong research background;
• UN and UNDP experience is highly desirable, as is experience in MDG campaigning and advocacy work
• Substantive experience in campaign mobilization working with multiple partners and stakeholders;
• Previous experience in advocacy work on international and cross-sector issues;
• Good knowledge of emerging technologies and social media;
• Experience and knowledge of MDGs Advocacy and Post-2015 development framework;
• Previous experience with campaigns especially those using innovative outreach and engagement methods;
• Experience in the use of computers applications and software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and web based management systems;
• Knowledge of United Nations system and good understanding of international development issues.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required;
• Proficiency in another UN working language is desirable.

Evaluation of applicants:

Individual consultants will be evaluated based on a cumulative analysis taking into consideration the combination of the applicants’ qualifications and financial proposal. Only the highest ranked candidates who would be found qualified for the job will be considered for the Financial Evaluation.

The award of the contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

Responsive/compliant/acceptable; and having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.

• Technical criteria – 70 per cent of total evaluation – maximum of 35 points:
• Working experience in an international agency such as a UN entity – maximum points: 5;
• Knowledge and experience in research, analyse and draft reports – Maximum points: 10;
• Knowledge and experience in campaigning on MDGs Acceleration and Post 2015/SDGs initiatives - Maximum points: 10;
• Knowledge and experience in programme coordination/project monitoring – Maximum points: 10.

Financial criteria – 30 per cent of evaluation – maximum 15 points:

Qualified candidates are requested to apply online via this website. The application should contain:

• A cover letter explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for the advertised position. Please paste the letter into the "Resume and Motivation" section of the electronic application;
• Filled UNDP Personal History form (P11) including past experience in similar projects and contact details of referees ;
  (blank form can be downloaded fromhttp://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc); please upload the P11 instead of your CV; ); please upload the P11 instead of your CV;
• Financial Proposal - specifying a total lump sum amount for the tasks specified in this announcement. Please note that the financial proposal is all-inclusive and shall take into account various expenses incurred by the consultant/contractor during the contract period (e.g. fee, health insurance, vaccination and any other relevant expenses related to the performance of services).
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please make sure you have provided all requested materials. Payments will be made only upon confirmation of UNDP on delivering on the contract obligations in a satisfactory manner.
• Individual Consultants are responsible for ensuring they have vaccinations/inoculations when travelling to certain countries, as designated by the UN Medical Director. Consultants are also required to comply with the UN security directives set forth under dss.un.org.
• Qualified women and members of minorities are encouraged to apply.
• Due to large number of applications we receive, we are able to inform only the successful candidates about the outcome or status of the selection process. 

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