BACKGROUND

In August 2019, the Data, Strategy and Innovation (DSI) group was created to stimulate new ways of working across the Western Pacific Region and in country offices to drive health system strengthening. Designed to deliver transformative actions, five units of DSI work together: Strategic Dialogue; Innovation and Research; Health Information and Intelligence; Universal Health Coverage (UHC); and Healthy Ageing. The DSI group supports Member States to prepare for and mitigate the impact of current and future challenges to health in the rapidly changing world.

In commitment to continuous improvement, the DSI group will conduct a leadership development programme for management level staff. Recognizing the critical need to adapt knowledge and skills with the changing organizational and team dynamics, the management team seeks for a cutting-edge leadership programme tailored to meet specific needs. In reaching optimal performance beyond technical capacities, it is crucial to improve leadership competencies and understand each participant’s personal leadership style. This short programme will drive and inspire management level participants to serve as key actors who set the platforms for organizational success.

For optimal learning, the programme will have three facilitated coaching sessions with the expert, including open discussion or sharing, co-facilitated by one of the participants. Then, each coaching session will be followed by corresponding reflection session which will be led by one of the participants.  Each reflection session would need expert assistance in planning from the expert. To ensure alignment to participants needs, identified priority topics are people management, executive decision-making and conflict resolution.

PURPOSE/SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE OF THE ACTIVITY

The Universal Health Coverage team under the Data, Strategy and Innovation Group is looking for an expert who will provide high quality executive coaching services on leadership to managerial level participants, focusing on aspects of (1) people management, (2) executive decision-making, and (3) conflict resolution.

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES TO BE CARRIED OUT

The coaching session will be convened through virtual modality under the direct supervision of the Coordinator, Universal Health Coverage.

Output 1:  Develop and deliver a one hour leadership coaching session.

Deliverable 1.1: Develop and prepare engaging and interactive session including tools, techniques, approaches and activities that will inspire and influence the management level staff.

Deliverable 1.2:  Assist the co-facilitator (participant) in facilitating the open discussion or sharing.

Deliverable 1.3: Efficiently deliver the coaching session with tailored approach based on needs and preference of the DSI.

Deliverable 1.4: Develop a summary report that accounts for the reflections of all the coaching sessions and recommendations on how to continuously apply and reinforce what was learned in the team’s daily work.

Output 2: Expert assistance on developing questions and approaches for “Reflection Session”

Deliverable 2.1: Guide and support planning of the identified participant who will facilitate the Reflection Session of the corresponding topic of the expert.

Deliverables:

• Counter-signed contract / July 2021
• Design and agenda of retreat sessions / 12 July 2021
• Session Title: People management / July 2021
• Session Title: Conflict Resolution / September 2021
• Session Title: Executive decision-making / November 2021
• Technical report/recommendation / 30 November 2021

METHODS TO CARRY OUT THE ACTIVITY

The work will be performed virtually.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE

• • At least five years of experience on providing leadership and management coaching, workshops, or other similar service type, to other international organizations
• • Has certifications or trainings on leadership and professional coaching from a recognized institution.
• • Progressive experience in delivering sessions on any of the topics on people management, executive decision-making; and conflict resolution
• • With working knowledge of the UN system and/or international development and humanitarian community

TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• • Excellent leadership coaching and facilitation skills
• • Ability to work well with group diversity
• • Good communication skills

LANGUAGES

• • Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English is essential
• • Working knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage

COMPETENCIES

• • Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• • Communication
• • Creating an empowering and motivating environment
• • Knowing and managing yourself
• • Driving the organization to a successful future
• • Promoting innovation and organizational learning

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Duration of contract: 5 months (July to November 2021)

APPLICATIONS

Qualified and interested contractors should submit their CV {for individual contractors} or Company Profile {for institutional applications} and Expression of Interest {cover letter} to the Supply Officer through WP RO UNGM at <[email protected] > by 25 June 2021.

The cover letter should outline how their experience and qualifications that would make them a suitable candidate for this assignment and should include their proposed daily consultancy fee and availability.

Please use Tender Notice No. 131817 as subject to all submission. Only successful candidates will be contacted.