Individual Consultant - Education in Emergency in Tak Province, Thailand

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station: Bangkok Classification of duty station: \[\[filter12\]\] Standard Duration of Assignement : \[\[filter13\]\] Job Family: Education Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Bangkok Time) : 05-APR-2023 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- **1. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE** Funded by the Government of Japan, the Section for Educational Innovation and Skills Development of UNESCO Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education (UNESCO Bangkok) will implement a new education and food security project aimed at aiding at least 3,000 migrant children in their education along the Thailand-Myanmar border and further safeguarding them against sexual abuse, trafficking in persons and exploitation of child labour. As the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar intensifies, there is increasing cross-border movement of refugees and migrants. Many of these children are fleeing violence and urgently need to be admitted to the Migrant Learning Centres (MLCs) for shelter and safety. This 12-month project will address the importance of education, as a fundamental right of every child and as means to promote peace in responding to violent extremism situations and conflicts along the Thai-Myanmar border, in particularly in Tak province in Thailand. Through urgent interventions on (1) digital learning aimed at learning recovery and immediate impact, (2) emergency food aid and (3) equipping migrant learning centers with ICT infrastructure and promotion of sanitation and safe learning spaces, the project will ensure that migrant children have safe, appropriate, and inclusive opportunities to continue their learning and reduce the learning loss during the crisis with good health and well-being, mentally and physically. **2. PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT** UNESCO is seeking for an individual consultant to lead the coordination among all Implementation Partners in Tak province under this project, including the Migrant Education Coordination Centre of Tak Primary Educational Service Area Office 2, Ministry of Education Thailand. The consultant is expected to ensure that all activities are implemented in a timely manner against the work plan, provide technical advice and support to the Implementation Partners when needed, as well as monitor the overall progress of the activities together with UNESCO. **3. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Under the authority of the Director of UNESCO Bangkok and the overall supervision of the Chief of the Section for Educational Innovation and Skills Development (EISD) and the Chief of Executive Office, the Individual Specialist will closely work with the Literacy and Lifelong Learning team of EISD to perform the specific tasks as follows: Long Description ---------------- **3.1 Provide technical support for the operation of the project by the Implementation Partners in Tak Province** 3.1.1 Support UNESCO and the Migrant Education Coordination Centre (MECC) of Tak Primary Educational Service Office 2 (Tak PESAO 2) and partners to design the needs assessment framework and conduct situational analysis of Migrant Learning Centers (MLCs) including MLCs with dormitories in Tak province. The needs assessment aims at identifying and selecting target beneficiaries, including migrant children and youth in MLCs and those influx from Myanmar that are in need of emergency food support. 3.1.2 Provide technical support to the MECC to ensure that emergency food aid and supplies for school meals are delivered to 3,000 migrant children at least 90 days consecutively. 3.1.3 Ensure that the MECC identifies and coordinates the support for improving kitchen facilities, sanitation and building/refurbishing learning spaces/dormitories to prevent sexual abuse, promote good health and well-being of the children and facilitate learning recovery at the MLCs (65 MLCs). 3.1.4 Support the identified local NGO partner(s) in Tak province to conduct digital school programme (daily flexible blended learning programme for at least 3,000 migrant children and capacity building for 100 teachers on digital skills) when required. 3.1.5 Assist UNESCO, MECC and the identified local NGO partner(s) to develop online lessons in Thai language for Myanmar migrant children when required. 3.1.6 Support the MECC and other Implementation Partners in finalizing the needs assessment report and other narrative progress/final reports to ensure the quality and the accuracy of the reports. **3.2 Assist UNESCO to monitor the activities under the project carried out by all Implementation Partners (government and NGOs) in Tak province** 3.2.1 Serve as a focal point for UNESCO in Tak province to regularly coordinate the progress meeting at least once a month with all Implementation Partners in Tak. 3.2.2 Closely liaise with UNESCO team to monitor the implementation of all activities. 3.2.3 Report to UNESCO team of the challenges and needs as well as proposed measures to mitigate the risks in the context of emergency and cross border situation. 3.2.4 Conduct assessment of the project together with UNESCO and provide support to an external evaluator/auditor of the project when needed including the mid-term review. 3.2.5 Assist the Implementing Partners in reporting to UNESCO when required. 3.2.6 Participate in the meetings and events related to the project as required by UNESCO including bi-monthly meetings with the MECC/partners. Long Description ---------------- **3.3 Support UNESCO to disseminate the results of the project** 3.3.1 Ensure that the Implementation Partners document the results of the project and successful cases for project dissemination and advocacy. 3.3.2 Coordinate with the Implementation Partners to share the data, stories, and materials for effective reporting and communication purposes. 3.3.3 Identify and build partnerships with institutions based in or supporting migrant education in Tak Province for this project. In line with UNESCO's overall gender mainstreaming strategy, the Individual Specialist is expected to integrate a gender perspective in all activities and apply gender analysis and mainstreaming concepts whenever feasible. **4. TIMETABLE AND DELIVERABLES** **Deliverables** **Submit to UNESCO to following documents in English** A. A monthly narrative progress report including the periodic update and progress of planned activities, achievements, and the work plan submitted at the end of each month. B. An assessment report of all activities by 31 December 2023. Short Description ----------------- **Timeframe** From: 17 April 2023 To: 31 December 2023 No Deliverable(s) Reference Timeline 1 A monthly report for April with a needs assessment framework and the list of local partners to develop online lessons 3.1.1, 3.1.5 30 April 2023 2 A monthly report for May including monitoring of food aid and kitchen supplies distribution to schools (phase I) 3.1.2 31 May 2023 3 A monthly report for June including monitoring of MLC’s facilities renovation (phase I) 3.1.3 30 June 2023 4 A monthly report for July including monitoring of food aid and kitchen supplies distribution to schools (phase II) 3.1.2 31 July 2023 5 A monthly report for August including monitoring of MLC’s facilities renovation (phase II) 3.1.3 31 August 2023 Long Description ---------------- No Deliverable(s) Reference Timeline 6 A monthly report for September including inputs for the mid-term review of the project 3.2.4 30 September 2023 7 A monthly report for October including monitoring of food aid and kitchen supplies distribution to schools (phase III) 3.1.2 31 October 2023 8 A monthly report for November including monitoring of MLC’s facilities renovation (phase III) 3.1.3 30 November 2023 9 A monthly report for December and an assessment report of all activities 3.1.6 31 December 2023 **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Driving and managing change (M) Strategic thinking (M) Making quality decisions (M) Managing performance (M) Leading and empowering others (M) Building partnerships (M) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- **Education** An advanced university degree in education, social studies, development studies or any related fields. **Work Experience** Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in the field of education, with a focus on migrant education and/or education in emergency contexts. **Skills/Competencies** • Knowledge of migrant education in cross-border/emergency contexts • Proven conceptual and analytical skills • Effective planning and organizing ability • Capacity to follow up and coordinate independently with minimal supervision • Proven ability to work efficiently in a dynamic and multicultural team environment • Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills • Ability to work under pressure and dynamic situation • Excellent knowledge of spoken and written Thai and English **Languages** Excellent knowledge of spoken and written Thai and English **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- Familiarity with UNESCO/UN programmes on education, Thai ministries and NGOs **APPLICATION PROCESS** ----------------------- Interested candidates should click on “Apply Now” and upload the following documents as a single PDF document in place of the Employment History Form. - An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience make you suitable for the assignment. - Written technical and financial proposals (in English): - Approach and methodology for carrying out the assignment (maximum 3, A4 pages), a workplan and comments on the Terms of Reference, in brief, if any, and - The proposed daily or monthly rates or the amount/budget to be charged for the assignment, which should be quoted in THB. Please show any travel costs separately. UNESCO places great emphasis on ensuring that the objectives of the work assignment, as described in the Terms of Reference, are met. Accordingly, in evaluating the proposals for the assignment, attention will focus first and foremost on the technical elements. From those proposals deemed suitable in terms of the criteria in the Terms of Reference, UNESCO shall select the proposal that offers the Organisation the best value for money. **Additional Information** - Travel costs should be included in the financial proposal. - This contract is for a period of 9 months, with the possibility of extension. The estimated start date is 17 April 2023 **Assessment** - Only applications providing the information requested in the application procedure will be considered. - Evaluation of qualified applicants may include an assessment exercise **Note:** • Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are able to inform only the successful candidate(s) about the outcome or status of the selection process. • Please submit your application through SuccessFactors. Only if you are unable to attach requirements in the system, please inform us at [email protected] **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the [UNESCO careers website.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) No modifications can be made to the application submitted. The evaluation of candidates 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 candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. **Footer** ---------- UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States ([last update here](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution)) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts. UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.