Individual Consultant -Education Sector Coordination

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Grade : Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station: Yangon Classification of duty station: \[\[filter12\]\] Standard Duration of Assignement: \[\[filter13\]\] Job Family: Education Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 18-Aug-2023 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- UNESCO is to coordinate the development partners in the education sector as an effective convener to support to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 4. The consultancy is to support the Head of the Office to communicate with various partners, design the TOR for research and assessment, facilitate meetings with partners, and report to donors. The consultant is to technically contribute to design the next phase of the education coordination project as well as other projects in the education unit of UNESCO Myanmar Project Office. Long Description ---------------- **1. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE** United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is seeking to recruit an international consultant to provide programme support for the UNESCO Yangon Project Office work on the education sectoral and UN coordination. One of the competencies of UNESCO is to coordinate various development partners in the education sector. The objective of this consultancy is to support UNESCO Myanmar to play a role to coordinate the development partners to facilitate the education development for the children and youth under Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4. **2. PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT** To get technical and advisory support bringing critical input from an individual consultant for the education unit of UNESCO Yangon Project Office regarding the education sector coordination, its relevant research, development of key documents, activities and events. 3. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ------------------------------- **3.1 Supervisory arrangements:** Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office in Bangkok, the direct supervision of Head of UNESCO Project office in Yangon, the consultant is responsible for providing programme support for the UNESCO Yangon Project Office work on the education sectoral and UN coordination. The consultant works within the framework of UNESCO's global development agenda such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. **3.2 Terms of Reference:** - Provide coordination support for UNESCO Yangon Project Office work in the education coordination structures, working groups, donor relations, and expected work as the Secretariat function for the education sector, and coordination on Joint Response Framework (JRF) efforts. This includes managing thematic analyses and evaluation work, coordinating with the Local Education Group and global funds, namely as the Coordinating Agency for the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) to provide coordination support with other funds and programming. - Provide coordinated support to Myanmar interagency work on SDG monitoring, and other UN thematic working groups when expected by the Supervisor. Liaise with UNESCO's partners and support the office in building new partnerships to expand and deliver on UNESCO Yangon Project Office’s education programming. - Provide research and knowledge management support for the Office work in education sector coordination, including donor engagement and in accordance with the Joint Response Framework (JRF) and managing relevant reviews and thematic research projects. This includes integration of SDG 4 commitments into sector coordination, providing research initiatives, designing methodologies and compiling data for publications and documents. Develop Terms of Reference for experts and contractors, and contribute inputs and feedback to their work, to ensure quality delivery of outputs. Expand knowledge and awareness of local needs, and acquire notions of other UNESCO specialities represented in the UNESCO Yangon Project Office. Invest in personal, professional learning in respect of new trends, and maintenance of personal knowledge and expertise. - Support UNESCO Yangon Project Office’s program work on sectoral coordination, namely the Education Sector Plan Development Grant (ESPDG), under the Supervision of the Head of UNESCO Yangon Project Office. Carry out project design, planning, monitoring and implementation on sectoral coordination and analytical work. Utilize UNESCO's relevant tools such as SISTER to provide data inputs on project progress and completion while identifying new program work and providing project and program design support to the UNESCO Office. - Carry out close coordination with the Strengthening Pre-Service Teacher Education in Myanmar (STEM) Project Team to ensure Teacher Education (and other relevant thematic areas) are promoted in the education sector work, and to inform the STEM Project Team of relevant sectoral developments. Provide support to the STEM Project Team on coordination and partnership building when relevant, such as but limited to coordination through working groups and education sector structures. - Provide substantive, logistical and administrative support to joint projects, consultations, meetings and events under the guidance of the Supervisor. - Coordinate partnerships with consultants and contractors accordingly under the guidance of Head of UNESCO Yangon Project Office 4. TRAVEL --------- The Specialist will be required to travel on missions directly related to projects and implementation during the assignment. The Specialist should travel economy class and receive Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) at the standard rate (and which should be reduced, as necessary, when the number of days of DSA exceeds the limits stipulated in the table of rates published by International Civil Service Commission (ICSC). DSA is only payable to individuals carrying out assignments away from their usual place of residence or work. The Specialist is expected to make her/his own travel arrangements and should be provided with a lump sum to cover travel-related expenses in accordance with UNESCO rules and regulations. Travel-related expenses (e.g. the cost of tickets, terminal fares and DSA) must be fixed and agreed between the parties. The Individual Specialist is responsible for obtaining United Nations Department for Safety and Security (UNDSS) security clearance prior to each approved mission. 5. TIMETABLE AND DELIVERABLES ------------------------------ The Individual Specialist is required to provide, in addition to PDF files, the source documents and the editable version (such as Microsoft Word editable files) of the deliverables to UNESCO, who is the owner of all the deliverables. **5.1** The TOR for the JRF annual review and Monitoring and Evaluation Framework/System by 31st October 2023. **5.2** The concept note for the 2nd phase of ESPDG (SCG) by 30th November 2023. **5.3** Draft progress reports of ESPDG with the JRF annual review report by 31st December 2023. **Timeframe** From: \[10th-October -2023\] To: \[31st-December -2023\] **No** **Deliverable(s)** **Article Reference** **Timeline** 1 TOR for the JRF annual review and Monitoring and Evaluation Framework/System 5.1 31st October 2023 2 Concept note for the 2nd phase of ESPDG(SCG) 5.2 30th November 2023 3 Draft progress reports of ESPDG with the JRF annual review report 5.3 31st December 2023 Long Description ---------------- **6.FACILITIES TO BE PROVIDED BY UNESCO (if any)** N/A **7.FACILITIES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CONSULTANTS; AUTHORS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, FILM OR VIDEO PRODUCTION SPECIALISTS\] (if any)** N/A Long Description ---------------- **8. COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** --------------------------------------- Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **9. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** ------------------------------ **9.1 Education** - At least Master’s degree with specialization in education, economics, management studies, international development or a related field; **9.2 Work Experience** - At least five years of experience in the field of education development, preferably relating to education planning and management, as well as monitoring and evaluation. Previous experience in teacher education or higher education reforms, preferably in the developing country contexts, would be desirable; and **9.3 Skills/Competencies** - Excellent project management, coordination and organizational skills; - Good analytical and problem-solving skills; - Ability to perform in facilitating workshops, dialogues and seminars focused on education, SDG 4, gender, inclusive education - Strong technical skills regarding the projects related to education sector coordination - Strong expertise and demonstrated experience in developing action plans and advocacy strategies aimed at mobilizing donor support for education development under emergency - Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills; - Creative thinking and problem-solving skills; - Proven ability to work efficiently, under pressure, and in a multi-cultural environment **9.4 Languages** - Excellent knowledge of English (both written and spoken). **10. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** -------------------------------- **10.1 Work Experience** - Work experience with the UN or other inter-governmental organizations in relevant fields; - Strong ability and prior experience working in education development in the Asia-Pacific Region - Familiar with Myanmar’s education landscape and context, including knowledge on the existing education programmes and projects in the country - Proven experience in regional coordination and technical assistance; - Proven experience in donor and stakeholder relationship management; - Experience in preparing publications and reports; - Experience in leading, guiding and supervising international teams; - Relevant experience in the Asia-Pacific at both regional and national levels. - Good knowledge of the Myanmar country context would be desirable. **10.2 Skills/Competencies** - Good leadership and teamwork with excellent managerial skills. **10.3 Languages** - Knowledge of another UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish). **11. 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. **11.1** An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience make you suitable for the assignment. **11.2** Written technical and financial proposals (in English): - Approach and methodology for carrying out the assignment (maximum 4, 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 USD. Travel expenses should be drawn up separately. **11.3** Contact details including telephone numbers and email addresses of three referees. 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 Organization the best value for money. **12. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION** ------------------------------ **12.1** Travel costs should be included in the financial proposal. **12.2** This contract is for a period of 3 months, with/without the possibility of extension. Estimated start date is: 10th October 2023 ‘ 13. ASSESSMENT -------------- **13.1** Only applications providing the information requested in the application procedure will be considered. **13.2** Evaluation of qualified applicants may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview. **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. **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**. No modifications can be made to the application submitted. **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.