Consultancy to produce situation study on Education and Culture to Advance SDGs in Egypt
Conduct comprehensive research and produce situation study on education and culture in Egypt.
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Overview
Conduct comprehensive research and produce situation study on education and culture in Egypt.
You have:
- Master's degree in education policy, arts education, cultural policy, museum studies, or related fields.
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in education and/or culture sector in policy development, planning, and evaluation.
- Excellent research and writing skills in Arabic and English.
- Previous experience in preparing policy briefs/reports on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Contract
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**OVERVIEW / BACKGROUND** **OVERVIEW / BACKGROUND** Building on UNESCO's vision on how education and culture intersect and can be mutually beneficial and supportive, UNESCO launches an intersectoral initiative Education and Culture Together in Action to Advance the SDGs. This initiative aims to assist the Member States in their efforts to create relevant, constructive, and productive linkages between culture and education in their respective policies and programmes in view of advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). **WORK ASSIGNMENTS** Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Regional Bureau for Sciences in the Arab States in Cairo and the direct supervision of the Programme Specialists for Education and Culture, the Individual Consultant will prepare a situation study (in Arabic with Executive Summary in English) on the recent, ongoing and planned national efforts in education and culture to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular SDG 4 on Quality Education, in Egypt**.** The study will gather verified, factual information through desktop research to provide an overview of the relevant programmes and initiatives led/owned by the Egyptian authorities that illustrate the linkages between culture and education that UNESCO is advocating. In this regard, the consultant shall; 1. Conduct desktop research and prepare a draft situation study on the recent, ongoing, and planned national efforts by the Egyptian authorities in education and culture to advance the SDGs, in particular, SDG 4 on Quality Education (in Arabic with Executive Summary in English. Approx. 30 pages.) and submit it to UNESCO for feedback. The draft study will gather information on the government's programmes/initiatives including statistical information on the following focus areas with attention to vulnerable groups; - Arts Education - Museum education - Challenges and opportunities - List of bibliography/reference (including websites) of key publications, reports, and documents Long Description 2. Update the draft by integrating feedback from UNESCO, and submit the final version to UNESCO for approval. 3. In line with UNESCO’s priority on Gender Equality, the Individual Consultant is expected to integrate the considerations on Gender Equality in all activities whenever feasible. **Deliverables and Timeline** The following are documents (in Arabic with Executive Summary in English) to be submitted within the articulated timeline; **Deliverables** **Timeline** **1** Draft situation study for feedback 20 December 2020 **2** Final situation study with UNESCO approval 31 December 2020 **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) **-** For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** - Master's degree in education policy, arts education, cultural policy, museum studies, and other related fields. - Minimum 10-year professional experiences in the education and/or culture sector in terms of policy development, planning, and evaluation. - Excellent research and writing skills in Arabic and English. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** - Previous experience in preparing policy brief/reports on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** Please note that all applicants must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted. Deadline for submitting application: 1 DECEMBER 2020 at midnight 12 AM CET The evaluation of applicants is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of applicants. Please note that only selected applicants will be further contacted and applicants in the final selection step may be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to conduct extensive research? | This question assesses your research skills and how you approach information gathering. | Provide a specific example, detailing your approach and the outcomes. |
| What strategies do you use to write reports for diverse audiences? | The interviewer wants to know your ability to communicate complex ideas effectively. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure your work advances gender equality? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you received critical feedback on your work. How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when you have multiple deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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