[Hiring] National Consultant for Regional Mapping of STEM Education @UNESCO

Role Description

As part of its work to strengthen the teaching of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in Africa, the UNESCO Regional Multisectoral Office for West Africa (Sahel) is implementing a joint initiative for the regional mapping of STEM education in 15 West African countries.

The National Consultant will ensure high-quality data collection in The Gambia for this mapping exercise, which includes:

• Disseminating the adapted questionnaire among STEM ecosystem stakeholders in The Gambia.
• Identifying and mobilizing relevant respondents at the national level.
• Monitoring the response rate and quality of data collected.
• Providing methodological support to respondents during data collection.
• Reporting regularly to the Regional Consultant on the progress of data collection.
• Contributing relevant contextual information to support regional analysis.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (bachelor's degree at minimum) in education sciences, statistics, social sciences, STEM or a related field.
• Prior experience in data collection, surveys or studies in the education sector or a related sector, in The Gambia.
• Good knowledge of the education system and key stakeholders of the STEM ecosystem in The Gambia.
• Strong communication skills and ability to mobilize institutional partners.
• Proficiency in English (required); knowledge of French or Portuguese is an asset.
• Prior experience working with international organizations is an advantage.

Requirements

• Take part in a methodological orientation session organized by the Regional Consultant.
• Develop a national dissemination and mobilization plan in coordination with the Regional Consultant.
• Identify key institutions and stakeholders of the STEM ecosystem in The Gambia.
• Follow up with and encourage respondent participation throughout the data collection period.
• Prepare a final data collection report covering the process followed, response rate achieved, and limitations encountered.

Benefits

• Contract duration of two (2) months.
• Payment will be made in instalments based on the validation of deliverables:
• 30% upon validation of deliverable D1.
• 40% upon validation of deliverable D2.
• 30% upon validation of deliverable D3.

Company Description

UNESCO is committed to ensuring the highest quality of work, competence, and integrity in its recruitment process. It applies a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of harassment and encourages applications from minority groups and individuals with disabilities.