The United Nations Children’s Fund in Cambodia is looking for a national consultant to support the Development of the National Education Policy Framework (NEPF). The minimum qualification required is an advanced university degree (master’s degree or above) in a relevant field such as education, public policy, international development, or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in education.
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children in Cambodia, UNICEF would like to hear from you.
Under the direct supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (Officer-in-Charge for Country Support), under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director, Programmes, in close collaboration with the Senior Adviser Global Solutions and in coordination with wider GenU Programme team, the consultant will provide bespoke services and products to countries and regions already implementing- or in the process of establishing the full GenU model (Public Private Youth Partnership Governance structure and programme delivery) and/or delivering GenU related programmes to increase these countries ability to develop or deliver on their GenU agenda. The consultant will collaborate across the GenU Global Team and UNICEF Programme Group/to be established Center of Excellence teams to strengthen Country Offices’ ability to effectively develop their GenU agenda and operationalize programme delivery plus monitor plans intending to impact young people within the learning to earning and social impact space, in line with the GenU Strategy which is linked to the UNICEF SP. As part of this work, in close collaboration with the Senior Adviser Global Solutions, the consultant will also provide targeted support in the development of the work-based learning (WBL) programmatic portfolio, helping to design and deliver global programming aiming to increase the uptake of WBL interventions in UNICEF Country Offices and beyond, thus providing technical and operational support to the implementation of GenU’s Digital Initiatives programme supported by Global Affairs Canada. The WBL component is expected to constitute 30% of the consultant's level of effort.
The consultant will support the Division of Data, Analysis, Planning and Monitoring and ICTD in automating the calculation of the base layer index of the Equity Analysis. The automation process will be based on the Equity Analysis methodology that has been tested in 20 UNICEF offices. This will include upgrading ShinyApp for:
1. Data management and integration with internal tools and databases
2. Enhanced visualization and analytical flexibility
3. Capacity building, maintenance and integration
The consultant will provide expert contextual understanding and local expertise on basic education in Lagos State Nigeria. The consultant will also leverage their network to mobilize a coalition of public and private actors to support the design and launch of an outcomes fund in the state. In addition, the consultant will play an active role in supporting EOF’s fundraising efforts with government and Nigerian philanthropy, and in strengthening EOF’s in-country engagement and visibility to ensure sustained stakeholder support for the programme.
The purpose of the assignment is for EOF Programme staff to have gained insights, knowledge and understanding on public financial management and budgetary processes that are typical in resource constrained African countries; as well as skills in thinking and working politically for engaging with government institutions and actors on resource allocation questions.
The United Nations Children’s Fund in Cambodia is looking for a national consultant to support the Development of the National Education Policy Framework (NEPF). The minimum qualification required is an advanced university degree (master’s degree or above) in a relevant field such as education, public policy, international development, or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in education.
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children in Cambodia, UNICEF would like to hear from you.
Under the direct supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (Officer-in-Charge for Country Support), under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director, Programmes, in close collaboration with the Senior Adviser Global Solutions and in coordination with wider GenU Programme team, the consultant will provide bespoke services and products to countries and regions already implementing- or in the process of establishing the full GenU model (Public Private Youth Partnership Governance structure and programme delivery) and/or delivering GenU related programmes to increase these countries ability to develop or deliver on their GenU agenda. The consultant will collaborate across the GenU Global Team and UNICEF Programme Group/to be established Center of Excellence teams to strengthen Country Offices’ ability to effectively develop their GenU agenda and operationalize programme delivery plus monitor plans intending to impact young people within the learning to earning and social impact space, in line with the GenU Strategy which is linked to the UNICEF SP. As part of this work, in close collaboration with the Senior Adviser Global Solutions, the consultant will also provide targeted support in the development of the work-based learning (WBL) programmatic portfolio, helping to design and deliver global programming aiming to increase the uptake of WBL interventions in UNICEF Country Offices and beyond, thus providing technical and operational support to the implementation of GenU’s Digital Initiatives programme supported by Global Affairs Canada. The WBL component is expected to constitute 30% of the consultant's level of effort.
The consultant will support the Division of Data, Analysis, Planning and Monitoring and ICTD in automating the calculation of the base layer index of the Equity Analysis. The automation process will be based on the Equity Analysis methodology that has been tested in 20 UNICEF offices. This will include upgrading ShinyApp for:
1. Data management and integration with internal tools and databases
2. Enhanced visualization and analytical flexibility
3. Capacity building, maintenance and integration
The consultant will provide expert contextual understanding and local expertise on basic education in Lagos State Nigeria. The consultant will also leverage their network to mobilize a coalition of public and private actors to support the design and launch of an outcomes fund in the state. In addition, the consultant will play an active role in supporting EOF’s fundraising efforts with government and Nigerian philanthropy, and in strengthening EOF’s in-country engagement and visibility to ensure sustained stakeholder support for the programme.
The purpose of the assignment is for EOF Programme staff to have gained insights, knowledge and understanding on public financial management and budgetary processes that are typical in resource constrained African countries; as well as skills in thinking and working politically for engaging with government institutions and actors on resource allocation questions.
