Consultancy for Education Sector Plan (ESP) Team Leader - Nationals only (6 months)

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Care.

How can you make a difference?

Objective:

The objective of the assignment is to lead a group of national consultants, facilitate the technical inputs and exchanges with the MoETE and ensure timely preparation and submission of the respective outputs per agreed phase. The lead consultant will:

• Coordinate information gathering process through templates, interviews and consultations throughout the respective phases of ESP development.

• Work closely with the MoETE thematical teams/focal points to ensure timely preparation and consolidation of technical inputs to drafting various chapters of the ESP.

• Support in the timely organization of consultations and delivery of agreed outputs.

Methodology:

The methodology proposed herein is country-owned and led process, following international standards as outlined in the Guidelines for Education Sector Plan Preparation, Education Sector Plan Appraisal, and other relevant guidance and documents. The scope of work under this consultancy is clarified below:

• Organize the preparation of the summary of ESA findings.

• Consolidate the education sector’s policy vision (with reference to Education 2.0) and key policy outcomes and strategies, to be implemented through the 5-year plan.

• Ensure that MoETE thematical teams/focal points prepare technical inputs relative to ESP strategic priorities, outputs, targets, and strategies per subsector/thematic area (ECE, Basic and general secondary, technical education, …)

• Facilitate the consultation on and consolidation of the technical inputs for the ESP management framework in cooperation with MoETE officials, the Local Education Group (LEG) members and other relevant stakeholders.

• Support in the finalization of the ESP draft through collecting and consolidating additional inputs from MoETE technical teams/focal points and sharing these in a timely manner with UNESCO and UNICEF.

• Prepare and submit monthly progress reports to and ad hoc issue notes as may be required by the Steering/Higher Committee for ESP.

ACTIVITIES, DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINES, PLUS BUDGET PER DELIVERABLE

The consultant will undertake the following tasks under the overall coordination of UNICEF and technical supervision of UNESCO:

Task/deliverable description

Timeline

Payment

Deliverable 1: Preparation of a detailed outline for the ESP and obtaining LEG endorsement

Prepare a detailed outline of ESP Chapter II (Summary of ESA results), Chapter III (ESP vision and policy outcomes) and Chapter IV (ESP thematic areas, priorities, and strategies) with technical support from UNESCO and for review and endorsement by MoETE

April 2022

15%

Deliverable 2: Finalize a peer reviewed (by UNESCO IIEP) first draft of the ESP with input provided by LEG

Based on the templates prepared and proposed by UNESCO and with inputs from MoETE focal points, ensure the drafting and consolidation of the different chapters of ESP with support from UNESCO HQ and with peer-review by UNESCO-IIEP for quality assurance

June 2022

15%

Deliverable 3: Develop the ESP M&E framework and support data collection to support the development of ESP financial framework

Support the mobilization of the national consultant for timely data collection and consolidation for the purpose of the education simulation modelling and developing ESP monitoring and evaluation framework.

July 2022

15%

Deliverable 4: Develop the management framework chapter to outline implementation arrangements with input from MOETE and LEG

Prepare a template for the preparation of the ESP management framework (Chapter VI), which will be provided by selected MoETE staff, for approval by UNESCO HQ with IIEP’s peer-review, and subsequently draft Chapter VI for MoETE and UNESCO HQ review and feedback.

July 2022

15%

Deliverable 5: Consolidate feedback from MOETE and LEG members and finalize ESP chapters with support by UNESCO

Work with UNESCO in the consolidation of all ESP chapters and finalization of the ESP for review by MoETE and LEG members.

August – September 2022

40%

Conditions of Work:

The consultancy does not require any office arrangement since the contracted consultant will be mainly working remotely, attending meetings, and facilitating workshops with MOETE and LEG members.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Advanced University degree (PhD or equivalent) in economics, sciences of education or related fields
• Minimum of 20 years of progressively responsible and relevant professional experience in the field of education policy, planning and administration
• Solid knowledge of Egyptian education system, as well as good knowledge of international education development and cooperation
• Proven capacity to work as an expert in education policy development and provide constructive review of the needs and challenges in education sector
• Sound analytical capacities, a high sense of objectivity, professional integrity and political astuteness
• Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of Arabic and English languages
• Experience in the field of education sector plan development is an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children.

Remarks:

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

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.