Consultancy for Financing, Monitoring and Evaluation - Nationals only (4 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 objectives of the assignment are to analyze and improve financing, monitoring and evaluation frameworks of pre-university education in light of the Education 2.0 commitments as well as the changing demographic, social and macroeconomic situations.

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 consultant will undertake the following tasks under the overall coordination of UNICEF, technical supervision of UNESCO and direct responsibility of the ESP lead consultant:

• Collaborate with the lead consultant in the preparation of the ESP chapters and throughout the process leading to the finalization of the ESP as and where required
• Ensure the implementation of Phase 2 on estimation of global cost of the ESP, and financing gaps
• Analyze and improve financing and monitoring & evaluation frameworks of pre-university education

ACTIVITIES, DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINES, PLUS BUDGET PER DELIVERABLE

The consultant will undertake the following tasks in close collaboration with Ministry of Education and Technical Education of Egypt (MoETE), Ministry of Finance, other ministries and institutions, and development partners:

Task/deliverable description

Timeline

Payment

Deliverable 1: Dataset for SimuED (UNESCO simulation model) for Egypt, using the template prepared by UNESCO

- Collect and analyze the macroeconomic data and trends and contribute to developing a medium-term expenditure framework for the education sector for use in a simulation model.

- Collect and analyze the existing financing data by sub-sector, to be integrated into a simulation model

- Collect and analyze the data on access, quality, and efficiency of the education system, to be integrated into a simulation model.

April – May 2022

20%

Deliverable 2: List of quantified ESP targets and activities

Support the national ESP team to quantify the Education Sector Policy (ESP) targets and their costs with technical support from UNESCO.

Support in the development of the Results Framework and M&E Framework.

May – June 2022

30%

Deliverable 3: Finalized ESP results framework and M&E Framework

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

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

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

July 2022

50%

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 (Master's degree or PhD degree) in economics, education finance or other relevant disciplines
• At least 10 years of professional experience in the area of M&E, statistics, and/or public finance with emphasis on education
• Proven capacity to work as an expert in education policy development and provide constructive review of the needs and challenges in education sector
• Solid knowledge and expertise in economics of education and simulation modelling
• Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of Arabic and English languages
• Practical experience in conducting education sector analysis and developing education sector plans is an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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.