Specific objectives of this evaluation are as follows:
1. To assess how relevant UNICEF’s strategic positioning and conceptual approach to transferable skills development is, including its alignment with global and national education and skills agendas.
2. To assess whether UNICEF transferable skills framework(s) meet the emerging needs of all adolescents, and young people, and sufficiently target marginalized groups (Leave No One Behind), such as girls, most deprived and urban poor.
3. To examine the coherence , and progress towards intended results of UNICEF-supported programming on transferable skills across different countries and regional contexts, with attention to the contribution of UNICEF inputs on delivery mechanisms, and partnerships.
4. To determine the extent to which UNICEF commitment to partner governments and other stakeholders on transferable skills development have been met, as well as the factors that have enabled or hindered these efforts and lessons learned.
The UNICEF Strategic Plan (2022–2025) outlines the organization’s vision for achieving results for children by 2030 and provides a global roadmap for all UNICEF offices, country programmes, and National Committees. One of the core elements of the Strategic Plan is Goal Area 2, which focuses on ensuring that “Every child, including adolescents, learns and acquires skills for the future.” Within this goal area, Result Area 2 emphasizes the importance of children and adolescents developing life skills, digital skills, transferable skills, and vocational skills to prepare them for the future.
This corporate evaluation aims to generate systematic evidence on the extent to which UNICEF has supported countries in promoting the acquisition of transferable skills that will enable children, adolescents, and young people to be responsible and productive citizens. The evaluation will assess the conceptual underpinnings of UNICEF-supported transferable skills programmes, and the coherence of commitments made to programme countries. It will also examine intermediate outcomes and provide forward-looking recommendations for programme improvements.
The Education Section of UNICEF Innocenti – Global Office of Research and Foresight is seeking a remote-based consultant for an estimated 214 working days to support the integration of implementation research into education programmes in Eastern and Southern Africa. The section embeds research into large-scale initiatives, including remedial education, inclusive education, and digital learning. The overarching goal of this research portfolio is to inform improvements in the delivery and scale-up of education programmes to enhance children’s learning outcomes, while synthesizing lessons across countries to contribute to global public goods.
TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) INTERNATIONAL SENIOR CONSULTANT – DEVELOPMENT AND PILOT OF AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AND EARLY WARNING SYSTEM MODEL FOR THE SAHRAWI REFUGEE EDUCATION CONTEXT
Project Support Assistant will provide administrative and coordination support to ensure smooth management and oversight of the Defects Liability Period and to facilitate the upcoming tender process and related improvements. The PSA will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager / Officer and in collaboration with the various Operations units
Specific objectives of this evaluation are as follows:
1. To assess how relevant UNICEF’s strategic positioning and conceptual approach to transferable skills development is, including its alignment with global and national education and skills agendas.
2. To assess whether UNICEF transferable skills framework(s) meet the emerging needs of all adolescents, and young people, and sufficiently target marginalized groups (Leave No One Behind), such as girls, most deprived and urban poor.
3. To examine the coherence , and progress towards intended results of UNICEF-supported programming on transferable skills across different countries and regional contexts, with attention to the contribution of UNICEF inputs on delivery mechanisms, and partnerships.
4. To determine the extent to which UNICEF commitment to partner governments and other stakeholders on transferable skills development have been met, as well as the factors that have enabled or hindered these efforts and lessons learned.
The UNICEF Strategic Plan (2022–2025) outlines the organization’s vision for achieving results for children by 2030 and provides a global roadmap for all UNICEF offices, country programmes, and National Committees. One of the core elements of the Strategic Plan is Goal Area 2, which focuses on ensuring that “Every child, including adolescents, learns and acquires skills for the future.” Within this goal area, Result Area 2 emphasizes the importance of children and adolescents developing life skills, digital skills, transferable skills, and vocational skills to prepare them for the future.
This corporate evaluation aims to generate systematic evidence on the extent to which UNICEF has supported countries in promoting the acquisition of transferable skills that will enable children, adolescents, and young people to be responsible and productive citizens. The evaluation will assess the conceptual underpinnings of UNICEF-supported transferable skills programmes, and the coherence of commitments made to programme countries. It will also examine intermediate outcomes and provide forward-looking recommendations for programme improvements.
The Education Section of UNICEF Innocenti – Global Office of Research and Foresight is seeking a remote-based consultant for an estimated 214 working days to support the integration of implementation research into education programmes in Eastern and Southern Africa. The section embeds research into large-scale initiatives, including remedial education, inclusive education, and digital learning. The overarching goal of this research portfolio is to inform improvements in the delivery and scale-up of education programmes to enhance children’s learning outcomes, while synthesizing lessons across countries to contribute to global public goods.
TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) INTERNATIONAL SENIOR CONSULTANT – DEVELOPMENT AND PILOT OF AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AND EARLY WARNING SYSTEM MODEL FOR THE SAHRAWI REFUGEE EDUCATION CONTEXT
Project Support Assistant will provide administrative and coordination support to ensure smooth management and oversight of the Defects Liability Period and to facilitate the upcoming tender process and related improvements. The PSA will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager / Officer and in collaboration with the various Operations units
