TERMS OF REFERENCE
Under the supervision of UNICEF Guinea-Bissau, and in close coordination with technical and financial partners, relevant government counterparts and the UNICEF Centre of Excellence (COE), the consultant will be responsible for supporting the design, preparation and delivery of the National Education Forum
Minimum requirements:Education
Work Experience
At least 10 years’ experience in the development and/or implementation of programmes in the education sector.
At least eight (8) years’ experience working in a development context.
Relevant experience in sectoral coordination (preferably in the education sector) in Guinea-Bissau.
Proven experience in organizing national/international forums;
Experience and capacity for sectoral coordination to engage and work with a diverse range of stakeholders (Government, development partners, civil society, the private sector, direct beneficiaries of programmes/projects) in Guinea-Bissau.
Language Requirements
Fluency in Portuguese.
Working knowledge of English or French is an asset.
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills
Knowledge of education systems in fragile contexts or developing countries
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.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System)
An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
Cover letter
Remarks
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