National Consultant to Support the Development of Regional Education Plans Consistent... Tender

Procurement Summary

Country : Guyana

Summary : National Consultant to Support the Development of Regional Education Plans Consistent with the Guyana Education Strategy Plan 2019- 2030

Deadline : 17 Sep 2018

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 26687456

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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
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 to Support the Development of Regional Education Plans Consistent with the Guyana Education Strategy 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

the 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 give technical support to Regional Education Teams for the development of e contextualized plans of action consistent with the indicators and expected results of the Education Strategy Plan 2019-2030

· To prepare a detail analysis of the regional context

· To guide the drafting of action plan for each region

Scope of Work/ Work Assignments

The Consultant will:

· Accompany the Consultancy team to all Regional interactions

· Facilitate consultations including key informant interviews, focus group discussions and observations

· Draft the Regional Action Plan

· Support the oral presentation of findings to all stakeholders

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 Guyana education sector

OR

· A first degree in education with at least 15 years the Guyana education sector

· A good working knowledge 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;

· Excellent proven interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to facilitate timely and effective coordination among multiple agencies and stakeholders at the local, sub -national and national levels

· A responsible and flexible attitude and capable of managing a variety of tasks.

· Strong coordination and peoples' skills;

· Familiarity with the local, political, economic and cultural environment of Guyana's administrative regions

The complete ToR can be accessed here:TOR national consultant Regional Plans ESP .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=516215

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