Applications Invited for Midterm Evaluation of Project – Enhancing LGBTIQ+ inclusive learning spaces in Asia

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About the Grant

Call for Proposals: Mid-term Evaluation of the 5-year Project: Enhancing LGBTIQ+ inclusive learning spaces in Asia through youth-led transformative actions and partnerships in the education sector

UNESCO is seeking an evaluation consultancy contractor to undertake a comprehensive mid-term evaluation of the project on enhancing LGBTIQ+ inclusive learning spaces in Asia for the implementation period from October 2021 to October 2024. The mid-term evaluation aims to inform and improve the ongoing project by assessing its completed and ongoing activities.

Eligibility

• The Firm/Institution must be a legally constituted entity with at least three (3) years of professional expertise in designing and conducting/leading evaluations of development projects
• Must have demonstrated subject matter expertise in one or more of the following: monitoring and evaluation, educational assessment and evaluation, formal education, gender equality, inclusion in education, human rights advocacy, social justice, social science or other relevant fields.

Experience:

• Demonstrated previous experience working with the UN and/or other multilateral, bilateral or civil society development partners.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience working in development project evaluations with a proven track record in successfully managing evaluations in education, gender equality, or social justice. Submission of a minimum two (2) references/supporting examples of relevant projects previously implemented.
• Demonstratedprevious experience in working with especially socially vulnerable young people, including young LGBTIQ+ community.
• Experience collaborating with UN agencies, multilateral, bilateral, or civil society development partners is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Strong project management skills, including managing timelines, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality outputs.
• Proficiency in designing and delivering participatory workshops, both in-person and remotely.
• Competence in using digital platforms and tools for remote communication, data collection, and collaboration.
• Familiarity with common data analysis software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Surveys) and relevant statistical tools

Language Requirements:

• The Firm/Institution must have a high level of proficiency in English, both written and spoken, to ensure clear communication and the production of high-quality reports and materials.
• Proficiency in a language/s spoken in the Asia-Pacific region is desirable.

Lead Consultant

Education

• An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in fields such as: monitoring and evaluation, educational assessment and evaluation, formal education, gender equality, inclusion in education, human rights advocacy, social justice, social science or other relevant fields.

Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of post-certification practical involvement and professional field experience in any of the pertinent technical domains mentioned above.
• A minimum of three (3) years of professional expertise in designing and conducting/leading evaluations of development projects
• Experience in applying quality and quantitative evaluation methods in social sciences research. Submission of at least two reference/supporting example of relevant projects previously managed.

Skills/Competencies

• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills, including the production of written content for both specialist and generalist audiences
• Experience in participatory workshop design, facilitation and evaluation (in-person and remote modalities)
• Familiarity with common data analysis software (i.e. Microsoft Excel and relevant statistical tools) and data collection applications (i.e. Google Surveys). 
• Strong understanding of UNESCO’s mandate in education and its strategy on education for health and wellbeing (Desirable).
• Experience working in the Asia-Pacific context and demonstrated understanding of the experiences of project evaluation and monitoring, LGBTIQ+ inclusion and advocacy, and educational assessment (Desirable).
• Prior experience of working with young people and supporting their meaningful engagement leadership (Desirable).
• Previous experience working with the UN and/or other multilateral, bilateral and civil society development partners (Desirable).
• Previous exposure to diverse linguistic and cultural contexts across multiple countries concurrently, involving coordination with partners in this operational setting (Desirable).

Language:

• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Junior Consultant:

Education

• Minimum one year training or experience in a field related to education, social justice, social sciences, gender equality

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in working with youth-led groups or networks, particularly with/for LGBTIQ+ young people, supported by at least one (1) reference or example of relevant project implementation support.

Skills/Competencies:

• Familiarity with common data analysis software (i.e. Microsoft Excel and relevant statistical tools) and data collection applications (i.e. Google Surveys) (Desirable)

Language:

• Fluency in spoken and written English.

How to Apply

The Expression of Interest must be received by email at ehwb.bgk(at)unesco.org no later than 17:00 hrs, Bangkok time on 31 August 2024. Only complete applications submitted before the deadline will be considered. Applications received after the deadline will be rejected.

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