Education in Emergencies Consultancy - for PNG nationals only

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UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive, and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

For every child, Education.

With over 850 indigenous languages and one f the most ethnically diverse populations, widespread poverty, and gender inequality make it hard for many children to realize their rights. In Papua New Guinea (PNG), UNICEF’s works effectively both ‘upstream’ (with governments) and ‘downstream’ (at the grassroots level) to carry out its mission through a programme of cooperation jointly developed with the government guides our work in the country.

How can you make a difference?

The consultant/individual contractor will assist the Madang and Morobe Provincial and District Offices of Education to implement the Education Emergency Response and Recovery Plan (EERRP) through projects supported by the Australian High Commission (AHC) and Global Partnership for Education (GPE). He/she will also collaborate closely with church agencies (CAs), civil society organisations (CSOs) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) on the implementation of the EERRP detailed implementation plan and technical/knowledge products at the provincial, district and school levels.

This technical assistance will contribute to effective delivery of the EERRP and achievement of AHC and GPE project outcomes, including:

1. The continuation of remote learning safely for those children who are learning from home
2. A safe return of students and teachers to school
3. Students and teachers to remain safe and able to teach and learn in school
4. A resilient education system to future disasters and disruptions

The consultant will support the Madang and Morobe Provincial and District Education Offices, School Management and Staff as well as CAs, CSOs and NGOs in the implementation of the PNG COVID-19 Education Emergency Response and Recovery Plan at the sub-national levels focusing on the following tasks:

• Support the AHC/GPE project implementation and priority actions in close collaboration with the Provincial and District Education Offices, School Management and Staff as well as CAs, CSOs and NGOs.
• Liaise with Provincial and District Education Offices, School Management and Staff as well as CAs, CSOs and NGOs to ensure effective coordination and consistency in planning, implementation and monitoring & evaluation.
• Support the development and implementation of technical/knowledge products that need to be produced as part of the EERRP and quality control of these products during production/adaptation.

As a champion for every child, you will have…

• A completed university degree in the field of Social Sciences and/or Education is required.
• A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience to include experience in working with sub-national government, churches, non-governmental organisations, civil society organisations, and United Nations agencies preferably in PNG; developing and managing partnership agreements such as PCAs/HPDs; and in the development and implementation of technical/knowledge products preferably related to education in emergencies.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

For every Child, you demonstrate… our core values of Commitment, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability.

This position is a short-term consultancy project and doesn’t give rise to a long-term permanent post with the organization. For full Terms of Reference, you may email [email protected].

Applicants are required to include in their applications a financial proposal which includes a lumpsum amount for consultancy fees, local transportation and other miscellaneous costs. Breakdown or details of the fee will be much appreciated.

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.

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.

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 does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training).

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