Education Specialist Early Childhood Development

The Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) TA is expected to contribute to the education sector analysis and development of new national education sector plans by bringing perspectives on gender, equity, disability and social inclusion into the analysis and development process in the Pacific Islands countries. 

Levels of awareness vary considerably within each country, and it is the GEDSI TA’s responsibility to prepare an analysis of GEDSI issues that will support preparation of each new education sector plan and/or its implementation and support each Ministry/Department to ensure that GEDSI issues are reflected in goals, outcomes and strategies across each plan and identifies approaches to implementation. 

This vacancy is for an individual consultant only. Candidates are requested to submit a brief technical proposal (2-page) and CV. The technical/financial proposal should specifically identify which country/countries are included.  

The financial proposal should reflect a lump sum amount for all the deliverables and should show a break down for the following:  

• Monthly/Daily consultancy fees – based on the deliverables in the Terms of Reference above.
• Travel (economy air ticket where air travel is applicable) to take up assignment plus field mission travel.
• Living allowance/per diem where travel is required.
• Miscellaneous- to cover visa, health insurance (including medical evacuation for international consultants), communications, and other costs.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…  

Education:   

• Master’s degree in social sciences, education, gender, psychology.

Experience, Skills and Language:   

• Working with and advocating for GEDIS issues in education.
• Proven experience and expertise in inclusive education, policy and practice (at least 8 years).
• Demonstrated experience working with Ministries of Education, other relevant ministries and development partners.
• Strong writing and analytical skills and GEDSI report writing experience.
• Proven experience in developing GEDSI strategies and interventions in the education field, including M&E of the same.
• Proven ability to work with a team of experts and stakeholders, including government and non-government bodies.
• Previous relevant work experience in Pacific contexts will be well regarded.
• Experience in working with UNICEF, other UN agency or regional organization preferred.
• Excellent spoken and written English language skills.

Source:  https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/570090