TERMS OF REFERENCE
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical support to the Education Section at UNICEF Cambodia with research, data, planning and reporting, and proposal development.
The consultant will provide technical support to the Education Section of UNICEF Cambodia in the areas of research, data analysis, planning, and proposal development. This includes contributing to ongoing research and review initiatives, including the Mid-Term Review of the Education Strategic Plan (ESP) 2024–2028, and supporting programme-specific data analysis and learning assessments, such as the Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics (SEA-PLM), the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA), the Early Grade Mathematics Assessment (EGMA) and the Cambodian Demographic Health Survey (CDHS). Additionally, the consultant will support the drafting of donor reports and funding proposals, including the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) 2030 application. Responsibilities will include developing Expressions of Interest, supporting proposal development and budget preparation, designing monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and drafting analytical narrative sections aligned with education sector priorities and donor requirements. The consultant will also support UNICEF internal reporting processes, including updates to the Results Assessment Module (RAM) and Core Standard Indicators (CSIs), through data collection, indicator tracking, and narrative reporting. Furthermore, the consultant will provide support for evaluation and research related activities by reviewing documents and contributing to quality assurance processes. This is an on-site consultancy assignment. The consultant is expected to undertake up to 20 days of in-country travel to support data and evidence generation related activities.
Minimum requirements
Demonstrable experience of producing analytical papers/documents in the education sector, preferably in a lower middle-income context
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills
Conversant with UN and UNICEF policies, programmes and processes in education.
Competent in data analysis and statistical packages, including Excel and Stata.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
Remarks
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All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.