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Applications Invited for Midterm Evaluation of Project – Enhancing LGBTIQ+ inclusive learning spaces in Asia
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Organization: UNESCO
Apply By: 31 Aug 2024
About the Organization
UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It contributes to peace and security by promoting international cooperation in education, sciences, culture, communication and information. UNESCO promotes knowledge sharing and the free flow of ideas to accelerate mutual understanding and a more perfect knowledge of each other's lives. UNESCO's programmes contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals defined in the 2030 Agenda, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015.
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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