Education Sector Coordination Secretariat Consultant, Angola, Luanda, 21 months (Nationals only) Home-based+travel
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical and coordination support to the functions of the Local Education Group (LEG) Secretariat and to support the coordination of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) initiative in Angola.
The consultancy will support efficient and effective coordination among the Ministry of Education, UNICEF, the United Kingdom Embassy, GPE Secretariat, grant agents, development partners, civil society organizations, and other LEG members to ensure successful implementation and monitoring of GPE-related activities and grants.
If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: ToR TMC0002735.pdf
Minimum requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in at least on of the following fields: Education, Social Science, Development, Management
- Work Experience: At least 5 years in International Development, Coordination Sector, Education
- At least 3 years of liaison and interaction experience with government counterparts
- Language Requirements: Portuguese (fluent), English (working knowledge)
- Knowledge/Expertise/Skills: Knowledge of Global Partnership for Education policies and procedures for grant and coordinating agencies
- Expertise in sector coordination
- Knowledge of the Angolan education sector policies
Desirables:
- Former experience within the United Nations System (with UNICEF is an asset)
- Experience in sector coordination (in Education is an asset)
- Experience in strategic institutional communication
- Experience in supporting policies making processes (in Education is an asset)
The consultant will support inclusive and evidence-based policy dialogue, facilitate communication among LEG members and GPE stakeholders, strengthen coordination mechanisms, and support the preparation, implementation, monitoring, and reporting processes associated with GPE grants in Angola.
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