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United Nations at UNICEF Tanzania Jobs 2024
Job no: 570977
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Dodoma
Level: Consultancy
Location: United Republic of Tanzania
Categories: Education
UNICEF
works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most
disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To
help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, learning
Education | UNICEF United Republic of Tanzania
How can you make a difference?
The
purpose of the Education Economist is to support the ministry of
education to conduct insightful research and analysis on various aspects
of education policy, financing, and economic impact. The economist will
provide support to government to offer evidence-based recommendations
and contribute to the development of effective education strategies and
interventions. The economist will be domiciled at Dodoma in the MoEST
office.
Scope of Work:
2.1 Research and Analysis
•
Conduct rigorous research on education-related topics, including
education financing, intervention cost-effectiveness, human capital
development, and educational outcomes.
• Analyze data and economic
indicators to gauge the impact of education policies and programs on
student achievements, labor markets, and overall economic growth.
•
Stay abreast of the latest research and literature within the realm of
education economics and remain informed about pertinent policy
advancements. 2.2 Policy Development and Recommendations
• Provide
evidence-based recommendations to governmental bodies, non-profit
organizations, and educational institutions regarding education
financing, resource allocation, and equity concerns.
• Evaluate the
efficacy of existing education policies and propose innovative
strategies aimed at enhancing educational systems, minimizing
disparities, and improving learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with
policymakers and stakeholders to devise education frameworks that
harmonize with economic objectives and foster sustainable development.
• Provide support to senior government policymakers and decision-makers
through data analysis and timely reporting. 2.3 Project Evaluation and
Impact Assessment
• Conduct both ex-ante and ex-post evaluations of
education policies, programs, and interventions to ascertain their
cost-effectiveness and long-term impact.
• Employ quantitative and
qualitative research methodologies to assess the efficiency and equity
of education investments, pinpointing areas ripe for enhancement.
•
Provide recommendations for the monitoring and evaluation of education
programs, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement. 2.4
Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Building
• Support the government in
publishing research findings, policy briefs, and other crucial
documents to contribute to the progression of knowledge in the domain of
education economics.
• Disseminate research outcomes to a diverse
array of stakeholders and partake in knowledge-sharing initiatives such
as workshops, seminars, and conferences.
• Provide technical
expertise and capacity-building support to education professionals,
policymakers, and organizations involved in endeavors aimed at reforming
the education sector.
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SN |
Work Assignments Overview |
Deliverables/Outputs |
Estimated Budget |
|
1 |
Inception report outlining the proposed methodology and work plan. |
Inception report |
4% |
|
2 |
Conduct research and evaluation of ministerial plans, providing actionable insights for decision-making. |
Research & Evaluation Reports |
21% |
|
3 |
Analyze key statistics to inform policy formulation and implementation. |
Statistical Analysis |
17% |
|
4 |
Institutionalize strategic planning, budgeting, and evaluation skills within the ministry. |
Strategic Planning Framework |
17% |
|
5 |
Ensure ministry policies align with national frameworks through expert guidance and compliance audits. |
Policy Alignment Support |
17% |
|
6 |
Establish effective monitoring and evaluation systems to gauge program effectiveness. |
Monitoring & Evaluation Mechanisms |
17% |
|
7 |
Assist in preparing and monitoring the ministry’s strategic plans and |
Budget Oversight Assistance |
7% |
PAYMENT SCHEDULE.
UNICEF reserves the right to
withhold all or portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if
work/output is incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet
deadlines.
ASSESSMENT / SELECTION PROCESS AND METHODS.
Evaluations:
The applicant should submit financial proposals which clearly stipulate
how the work will be conducted. The Financial Proposal should include
all costs of this assignment including fee, travel costs, accommodation
as UNICEF will not pay any DSA.
Proposals will be both
technically and financially evaluated. The technical part will carry a
weight of 75%,. The financial part will take 25% showing the proposed
budget breakdown of consultancy cost for each deliverable (fees, travel
and accommodation) and eventual total consultancy cost.
LOCATION, DURATION & LOGISTIC
The
consultant will be working remotely and will be required to travel 6
trips including 2trips Morogoro, 2trips Dar es Salaam and 2trips Arusha.
The contract is expected to start from 1st May 2024 to 30th April 2025.
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To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- Possess an advanced university degree master’s degree in either economics, Statistics, Education, or Social Sciences.
- Demonstrate
robust analytical capabilities coupled with extensive experience in
employing quantitative research methodologies and statistical software
tools. - Exhibit proficiency in conducting econometric modeling and proficiently analyzing data sets.
- Demonstrate
record of at least five (5) years of pertinent experience including
analysis, planning, and management within education systems. - Proven
expertise in crafting comprehensive education and training sector
development plans, including the formulation of budgeted action plans. - Good
background in collaborating with governmental bodies to conduct
institutional analyses, identify capacity gaps, and implement
institutional strengthening initiatives. - Good knowledge of education systems, policies, and challenges at both national and international scales.
- Working comprehension of the relationship between education and economic development.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, enabling effective.
- dissemination of complex concepts and ideas.
- Demonstrate capacity to work autonomously as well as synergistically within diverse interdisciplinary teams.
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).  
To view our competency framework, please visit  here.   
UNICEF
is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global
workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone,
irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity,
sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background,
or any other personal characteristic.
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation
for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may
include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for
missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your
disability during your application in case you need reasonable
accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your
assignment. 
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that
is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and
UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment,
abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict
child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected
to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo
rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include
the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history.
Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to
conduct a background check.  
Remarks:  
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 
Individuals
engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be
considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the
United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be
entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and
medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be
governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for
the Services of Consultants and Individual
Contractors.
Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining
their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in
accordance with local or other applicable laws. 
The selected
candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and
health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are
valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are
subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2
(Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine,
which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply
to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or
visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly
interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform
functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts. 
Advertised: 09 Apr 2024 E. Africa Standard Time
Deadline: 23 Apr 2024 E. Africa Standard Time
