Consultant For Stem4girls Project

UNICEF Kyrgyzstan, in collaboration with Cle de Peau Beaute, is actively progressing with the execution of the STEM for Girls (STEM4Girls) project’s second phase, set to extend until November 2025. This project aims to improve education and job prospects for adolescent girls in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) areas through supportive school, family, and community environments. The proposal for the second phase has been developed and approved focusing on the following outputs: 1) Girls have knowledge and skills related to STEM, digital literacy, and relevant transferrable skills to make an informed choice of future profession and pursue their choice; 2) Girls and boys in target schools have increased leadership capacity and voice through enhance school-based participation models; 3) Teachers, school and pre-school, are able to teach STEM better and create safe and inclusive learning environments for girls and boys; 4) Peers, parents, caregivers, private sector, and communities support girls’ educational and life choices, and 5) Evidence generation to strengthen a knowledge base and policy advocacy for greater gender equality in learning and skills development spheres. The Country Office also remains committed to implementing a gender portfolio that involves a range of initiatives, including advocacy for the rights of girls and women, addressing gender-based violence, and promoting Skills for Girls initiatives

The consultant will report to the UNICEF ADAP Officer. S/he will be expected to work in close coordination with the Education programme, Gender Specialist, Programme Associate, Communications Officer, and other relevant UNICEF colleagues, partners and stakeholders at the national and regional level. S/he will have the following tasks: