New Job Opportunity "Consultant" United Nations (UN) at UNESCO Tanzania | Deadline: 30th/05/2021

UNESCO

Consultant
OVERVIEW
Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)
Duty Station: Dar-es-Salaam
Job Family: Education

Type of contract : Non Staff
Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months
Recruitment open to : External candidates
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism.

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Background and Justification
Tanzania was close to achieve universal primary education enrolment in 2014. However, 13% of the children did not manage to complete primary level (93% girls and 86% boys). In addition, challenges are found in the transition from primary to secondary where 45% of girls and 60% of boys do not progress from primary to secondary education. This brings the percentage of children that have less than or equal than primary education to a staggering of 68%. Further, a number of children do not attend school due to various reasons including poverty, long distance from home to school and negative social-cultural norms. Children out of school in Tanzania was reported at 17.65 % in 2018 (World Bank) hence do not acquire the necessary foundational skills.

Given this challenge, children do not succeed in acquiring the necessary foundation[1] skills. The Literacy rate among the population aged 15 - 24 years in Tanzania was recorded to be 87.01% for males and 84.64% for females (UIS, 2015). Based on these statistics, a large number of population lack these skills. Traditionally, literacy has been considered a set of reading, writing and counting skills. This is exacerbated by the digital world, which calls for new and higher-level competences (Ms Irina Bokova, 2017) in order to build more inclusive, equitable and sustainable societies.

It is in this regard that UNESCO Dar es Salaam in collaboration with the Institute of Adult Education established 4 ICT Based Literacy Centres in Mkoani, Kasulu, Sengerema and Ngorongoro Districts. Six hundred and thirty eight (638) out-of-school adolescent girls and young women were enrolled in and completed literacy and numeracy classes in 2020 through both conventional and ICT based approaches. The second ICT based literacy cohort intake planned for 2021 will adapt approaches that ensures sustainability of the centres. We are therefore looking for an expert to draw a sustainability strategy for UNESCO.

Objective
The main objective of the activity is to establish a sustainability strategy for ICT based literacy centres in Mkoani, Kasulu, Sengerema and Ngorongoro districts.

Tasks
Activity 3.1 : Submit inception report describing the implementation approach and timeframe. Assessment tools shall also be part of the inception report.
Output/Deliverable: Inception report and needs assessment tools.
Duration: 3 days

Activity 3.2: Assess and document good practices, achievements, challenges and lessons learned on the existing ICT based literacy centres in Kasulu, Sengerema, Ngorongoro and Mkoani districts. This activity will involve travelling to the project sites
Output/Deliverable: Assessment report
Duration: 12 days

Activity 3.3: Present the draft sustainability strategy to Project National Steering Committee Meeting (This activity will involve travel).
Output/Deliverable: Presentation
Duration : 1 day.

Activity 3.4: Finalise the draft based on the comments from the Project National Steering Committee.
Output/Deliverable: A final sustainability strategy
Duration : 5 days

Activity 3.5: Submit final activity report
Output/Deliverable: Activity report
Duration : 1 day.
Total : 22 Days

Timeframe

• The assignment will last for 3 months from the date of signature of the contract.

Geographical scope

• Mkoani, Kasulu, Sengerema and Ngorongoro Districts.

Budget

• Consultancy fees and travel costs shall be paid based on the rates submitted by the consultant and negotiation done.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

• Accountability (C)
• Communication (C)
• Innovation (C)
• Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
• Planning and organizing (C)
• Results focus (C)
• Teamwork (C)
• Professionalism (C)

For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Qualification and experience

• At least MA in Education, ICT Experience in Education, Mass Communication sociology or related field;
• Knowledge and experience of no less than 5 years working on education or related programmes at national, regional and local level.
• Knowledge and experience of working with youth/communities.
• Ability to work independently under minimum supervision;
• Excellent writing as well as verbal communication skills (Preferably in English).
• Proven experience with similar assignments

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of UN and its internal processes is an added advantage.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Interested candidates should click on “Apply Now”, and download and complete the Employment History form (Word document).
Before uploading the document, at the end of the Word document, please insert extra pages with the following required information:
An up-to-date CV stating details of educational qualifications, work experience, including prior experience of similar work.
A brief proposal (1-3 pages) discussing the approach/methodology to undertake the assignment and the proposed fee.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.

The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.

UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.

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Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 30-MAY-2021

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