National Consultant – Regional Mapping of STEM Education

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Gambia.

📋 Description

• Ensure the collection of high-quality data in The Gambia for the regional mapping of STEM education across West Africa.

• Distribute the modified English questionnaire among stakeholders in the STEM ecosystem within The Gambia.

• Identify and engage respondents from educational institutions, ministries, the private sector, civil society organizations, development partners, and other pertinent stakeholders.

• Oversee response rates and maintain data quality throughout the data collection process.

• Offer methodological support and address respondents' inquiries in collaboration with the Regional Consultant.

• Provide regular updates to the Regional Consultant regarding the progress of data collection.

• Contribute contextual insights for regional analysis.

• Attend a methodological orientation session.

• Create a national dissemination and mobilization strategy.

• Identify key institutions across primary, secondary, and higher education, as well as technical and vocational training, the private sector, and civil society.

• Compile a final report detailing the process, response rate, and any limitations encountered.

• Offer clarifications necessary for regional analysis and report preparation.

• Operate under the direct technical and methodological supervision of the Regional Consultant, collaborating closely with UNESCO's Regional Office in Dakar.

• Deliver a national outreach and mobilization plan along with a list of identified institutions and respondents.

• Engage in questionnaire distribution and active respondent involvement.

• Submit a comprehensive report on the data collection outcomes.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of an advanced university degree (bachelor's degree at a minimum) in education sciences, statistics, social sciences, STEM, or a related discipline.

• Previous experience in data collection, surveys, or studies within the education sector or a related field in The Gambia.

• Solid understanding of the education system and key stakeholders within The Gambia's STEM ecosystem.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage institutional partners effectively.

• Proficiency in English is required.

• Knowledge of French or Portuguese is a plus.

• Prior experience with international organizations is a benefit.

• Capability to identify and engage relevant institutions and stakeholders in The Gambia.

• Proficiency in preparing a technical note and financial proposal.

• Applications must be submitted via UNESCO's SuccessFactors platform in the designated format.

🏝️ Benefits

• Contract duration of two (2) months.

• Payment will be made in installments based on the validation of deliverables: 30% upon validation of D1, 40% upon validation of D2, and 30% upon validation of D3.

• Fee, payment schedule, and other contractual conditions are confirmed in accordance with UNESCO rules applicable to individual consultant contracts.

• Primarily remote work arrangement.

• Occasional travel within the country as necessary to engage respondents.

• Opportunity to collaborate with UNESCO and international stakeholders.

• Candidates from minority and indigenous groups, as well as persons with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.