UNICEF Tokyo, as part of the Public Partnerships Division (PPD), works to strengthen UNICEF's position as a trusted partner for realizing children's rights among the Government of Japan and other public sector partners. The office engages in evidence-based policy advocacy and resource mobilization to support implementing UNICEF's Strategic Plan 2018-2021 and the Agenda 2030.

To make sure that UNICEF is a partner of choice for the Government of Japan in realizing children's rights both in humanitarian and development contexts, UNICEF Tokyo engages in developing, mobilizing and managing public partnerships with various stakeholders in Japan, in collaboration with COs/ROs/HQs as well as Japan Committee for UNICEF.

Since January 2020, UNICEF's COVID-19 emergency response provided PPD Tokyo a unique opportunity to engage with the Government of Japan for ensuring children's and their families' survival and rights across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.

A Public Partnership Consultant is therefore needed to support PPD Tokyo to manage these emerging needs and workloads in the office. The consultant will be expected to participate in COVID-19-related coordination meetings with MoFA as well as within UNICEF during the project period as necessary. Travel costs, if any, will be borne by UNICEF.

Summary of key functions/ accountabilities:

- Provide coordination support for the UNICEF’s COVID-19 emergency response projects in response to any inquires by MoFA in close coordination with COs/ROs/HQs as necessary.

- Provide technical support and quality assurance for COs/ROs in terms of donor relations management with local Embassies of Japan in reporting, including no-cost extension/re-programming requested as necessary.

- Any other tasks relating to the COVID-19 emergency response and other grants by the Government of Japan as requested by the Supervisor. 

• Advanced university degree in in international development, international relations, public administration, social sciences or other related field.

• Minimum of five years of international development and humanitarian assistance experience in the UN system. Experience in resource mobilization and/or donor relations with Japan is an asset.

• Familiarity with UNICEF Country Office programmes and public partnerships, preferably in the area of humanitarian assistance. Knowledge on UNICEF’s COVID-19 emergency response would be an advantage.

• Sets high levels of quality and productivity for self.

• Seeks and quickly absorbs new information and techniques.

• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and drive for results.

Please make sure to indicate your availability and the indicative all-inclusive fees for delivery of professional services in Japanese yen, in accordance with the assignments described under this TOR.

Applications submitted without a financial quote will not be considered. 

Those interested in applying should refer to the site below and apply accordingly.

jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/545650/public-partnership-consultant-parttime-ppd-tokyo-japan

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