International Consultancy to support Cambodia’s application for the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Grants under the new Operating Model, Phnom Penh Cambodia

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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, education.

UNICEF started operation in Cambodia in 1952 and opened first country office in 1973 in Phnom Penh. More information on what we do in Cambodia is available at https://www.unicef.org/cambodia/.

How can you make a difference?

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical and coordination support to the LEG in completing all requirements for the GPE grant application process, including EFR, policy prioritization, partnership compact development, grant agent selection and programme.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

1. Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctoral degree) in education, international development, public policy or similar.
2. Work Experience: At least 10 years’ experience in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating education policies and programmes which involve multiple government entities and development partners.
3. Knowledge and skills:
   • Familiarity with the education sector in Cambodia and MoEYS policies and programmes, including the past and current GPE-funded programmes
   • Ability to analyze issues technically and contribute to high-level policy dialogue with the government and development partners.
   • Strong planning and facilitation skills to deliver timely and high-quality results against deadlines.
   • Commitment and willingness to work independently, with limited regular supervision
   • Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility, client orientation, proven ethical practice, initiative, concern for accuracy and quality.
   • Excellent written and spoken English language skills; fluency in Khmer is an asset.
   • Computer literacy and presentation skills.

Please find the details term of reference for this assignment ToR_ GPE5 application consultant for tms.pdf

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

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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.

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.