National Consultant, Desk Review to Support the Development of the Guyana Education... Tender

Procurement Summary

Country : Guyana

Summary : National Consultant, Desk Review to Support the Development of the Guyana Education Strategic Plan 2019- 2030

Deadline : 17 Sep 2018

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 26687455

Document Ref. No. : 516214

Competition : ICB

Financier : United Nations Secretariat

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND
72 Brickdam Georgetown Tel: +592-226.7083 / 227.3662 / 225.9993 Fax: 226.5894
Guyana
Email :georgetown@unicef.org
URL :http://www.unicef.org/

Tender Details

Tenders are invited for National Consultant, Desk Review to support the Development of the Guyana Education Strategic Plan 2019- 2030.

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, a future

Background

During 2004- 2018, in 5 year cycles, the Ministry of Education (MoE), Guyana developed and

implemented education strategy plans (ESP) aimed to: (a) expand access through universal compulsory

education at the primary level; (b) provide at least three additional years of secondary education; (c)

expand access to nursery education, and d) provide equity and quality with priorities being catering to

children with disabilities and improving literacy and numeracy at the basic level. The current ESP, 2014-2018, is dedicated to ensuring

that all citizens of Guyana, regardless of age, race or creed, physical or mental disability, or socio-economic status, are given the best

possible opportunity to achieve their full potential through equal access to quality education, as defined by the standards and norms

outlined by he Ministry. (p.v). Its two priorities are:

· To increase learning outcomes for all levels of education and all sub-groups

· To decrease the differences in learning outcomes between sub-groups, especially between students in coastal and hinterland schools (p.27)

Objectives

· To prepare a cohesive document which

· outlines the findings of the reports/reviews conducted between the period 2015-2018 in relation to the current conditions in the education sector

· highlights common findings and recommendation in these reports or any major differences if this is the case.

· documents the recommendations for the future made in the reports

Scope of Work/ Work Assignments

The Consultant will:

· Carry out a desk review of reports made available to him/her by the Education Planning Unit

· Provide a synthesized report on the findings and recommendations which can contribute to the Education Sector Analysis

· Identify priority issues for the new education plan.

Qualifications or Specialized Knowledge/Experience Required

· At least a Master's degree in education or a related field from a recognized university and at least five (5) years of experience in the education sector

· A good working knowledge of the education system in Guyana and understanding of key developmental issues in Guyana and the Caribbean Region

· Experience in drafting quality strategic documents, targeted recommendations and master plans related to the education sector;

· Excellent English communication, report writing, analytical and presentation skills

The complete ToR can be accessed here:TOR National consultant DESK review ESP 2019 2021.pdf

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:

All candidates must include a technical and financial proposal, candidates without these, will not be shortlisted

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=516214

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