Consultancy for End of Programme Evaluation of the Implementation of the Programme... Tender

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Country : Gambia

Summary : Consultancy for End of Programme Evaluation of the Implementation of the Programme for Improved Quality Standards in Schools (PIQSS 2012-2016)

Deadline : 08 Aug 2018

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 25346595

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Competition : ICB

Financier : United Nations Secretariat

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Purchaser : UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND
No. 5 Kofi Annan Street Cape Point Kombo St. Mary Tel: +220-4494.760 / 4494.769 / 4494.711 Fax: 4494.787
Gambia
Email :banjul@unicef.org
URL :http://www.unicef.org/

Tender Details

Tenders are invited for Consultancy for End of Programme Evaluation of the Implementation of the Programme for Improved Quality Standards in Schools (PIQSS 2012-2016).

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, [insert tagline]

[Include information about the country/specific programme. Ideally include a link to a video]

In the UNICEF Country Programme 2012-2016 the main thrust of the education programme was the implementation of the Programme for Improved Quality Standards in Schools (PIQSS). The PIQSS Programme approach is comprehensive and includes features that were intended to influence the well-being and rights of children to quality basic education. Its central focus is the cognitive, physical, linguistic and socioemotional development of the child through the provision of a package of services designed to enhance quality in education at the lower basic (primary) level. It covers four areas of work which were implemented in 150 schools in the Central River Region and the Upper River Region of The Gambia:

· School environment and management

· Teaching and learning

· Children wellbeing

· ECD

How can you make a difference?

[Insert purpose of post and bullet points on main activities]

The purpose of this end of programme evaluation is to provide UNICEF and the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) information/data about the effectiveness of the Programme for Improved Quality Standards in Schools (PIQSS) and its potential impact on quality education outcomes in Gambia. The data will be useful to learn lessons from the previous programme and also guide the development of national actions for the improvement of learning outcomes. For UNICEF, it will inform how and where UNICEF support to government should focus on to enhance the relevance and quality of learning and the effectiveness of interventions. Â

It is expected that the results of this evaluation will enable the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) and UNICEF The Gambia to gain knowledge, learn lessons and use the evidence to address the gaps and improve on the planning and implementation of existing programmes. The data will also support UNICEF advocacy work for the adoption of good policy and programme actions.

The evaluation intends to fulfil the following objectives:

· Performance assessment focusing on the key criteria of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and coherence;

· Provide suggestions for adjustments to existing and relevant future education programmes and interventions;

· Identify unmet educational priorities of the regions;

· Collect and collate data for knowledge, learning and evidence-based intervention planning;

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

· Advanced University Degree in Education, Social Sciences, statistics or related fields;

· Experience in undertaking cost benefit analysis or similar analytical works and report writing skills of an international standard in the field of education or other social sectors;

· At least 10 years of professional work experience in education sector analysis, social science research or policy analysis;

· Excellent writing skills in English;

· Provision of not more than 3 references from clients for whom the bidder has carried out similar work

· Knowledge of local language will be an advantage

· For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The technical competencies required for this post are….

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

Please see attachment for more details on this consultancy.TOR - Programme for Improved Quality Standards in School-Final.docx

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.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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

HOW TO APPLY:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=514763

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