National Technical Assistance: Global Partnership for Education and Education Sector Working Group Coordinator

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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, imagination.

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 consultant will provide technical assistance to the Chair of the ESWG (the UNICEF Representative), to coordinate the workings of the ESWG, and to coordinate with the JTWG/LEG Secretariat in preparation of the JTWG meetings. The consultant will also support the development and implementation of the SCG, particularly by facilitating coordination with MoEYS and DPs and by ensuring alignment with the Partnership Compact. This work is expected to strengthen the harmonization of development partners in the education sector and their alignment with MoEYS policies, systems and major education reform processes.

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

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced university degree in education, social sciences, international development, or related technical field,
• At least two years of professional work experience at national or sub-national level on education programming, coordination, or policy support,
• Experience of working with Cambodian Government counterparts providing technical support or implementing programmes in relation to the national Education Strategic Plan/education planning and management,
• Experience in organising multi-stakeholder meetings, developing minutes and following up on actions, and
• Experience of working with UN or other international or national development organizations is an advantage.

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills

• Sound knowledge of the education sector in Cambodia and MoEYS policies and processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills are desired.
• Excellent project management, planning and coordination skills
• Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English and Khmer

Please find the terms of reference for this consultancy in this attachment: TOR - ESWG and GPE - TMS.pdf

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

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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.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. The candidate may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid).