International Consultant-Programme Cycle Management Specialist

1. Work Assignments:

Under the overall authority of the Director of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education, the direct supervision of the Head of Office in Myanmar, and in close collaboration with the programme teams, the Individual Specialist will provide technical expertise and programme implementation support particularly on planning and management, as well as monitoring and evaluation of the different programmes, projects and activities of the Myanmar Office:

1. Provide advice on the overall strategies and assist in planning and monitoring and evaluation of all programmes, projects and activities in accordance with the established work plans;
2. Produce meeting meeting minutes, concept notes, briefing notes and presentation files, as well as reviewing planning documents and technical reports relating to the programmes, projects and activities;
3. Support the programme teams in the development and fine-tuning of programming documents including but not limited to finalizing the Theory of Change, results frameworks, monitoring and evaluation plans, risk management matrices;
4. Compile and analyze data and evidence of the implementation progress of programme activities, producing quarterly progress reports and drafting appropriate narratives and impact stories for inclusion in reporting;
5. Conduct researches and analysis on the learning management system that is developed under the project when required.
6. Contribute to the development of advocacy and public information materials based on the achievements, challenges and lessons learned from the monitoring and evaluation of programme activities.
7. Ensure that the results, findings and lessons learned in the course of implementing the activities are socialized and internalized by all staff members of the Office for continuous improvement in the planning and implementation of the programmes, projects and activities.
8. Contribute to the UN Common Country Analysis for the UN Cooperation Framework as a focal point of Conflict Analysis.

2. Deliverables and Timeline:

1. Monthly progress reports on the achievements and challenges encountered in delivering the outputs related to the work assignment by the end of each month between Oct and Nov 2022;
2. A final report summarizing the activities carried out, achievements, challenges and lessons learnt over the contract period to be completed by end of Dec 2022; and
3. A mission report, indicating the purpose of each mission, main activities including what was done during the mission, persons met and main points discussed, outcomes of the mission and follow up action points, is required to be submitted within two weeks after the end of each mission.

3. Location and travel:

1. The Individual Specialist will be based in UNESCO Myanmar Project Office in Yangon.
2. The Individual Specialist will be provided with one-way economy class air ticket between his/her place of origin and the duty station Yangon, Myanmar, in addition to the terminal fares as per UNESCO rules and regulations.
3. During the contract period, the Individual Specialist’s necessary visa and stay permit fees will be reimbursed by UNESCO.
4. The Individual Specialist is responsible for obtaining UNDSS security clearance prior to each approved mission.

4. Fees:

1. Middle level international consultant;
2. The lump sum is established on the basis of a daily or monthly rate based on UNESCO rules and regulations on Level of Assignment and Remuneration and depending on qualifications; and
3. Travel-related costs for missions undertaken within the context of the assignment will be reimbursed as per UNESCO rules and regulations.

5. Required Qualifications for Specialized Knowledge/Experience: Education and experience:

1. At least Master’s degree with specialization in education, economics, management studies, international development or a related field;
2. At least five years of experience in the field of education development, preferably relating to education planning and management, as well as monitoring and evaluation. Previous experience in teacher education or higher education reforms, preferably in the developing country contexts, would be desirable; and
3. Good knowledge of the Myanmar country context would be desirable.

6. Skills and competencies:

• Proven research and analytical skills; excellent organizational skills; proficiency in using common office ICT productivity tools; ability to work independently on delegated tasks and collaboratively in a multi- cultural environment; excellent communication skills; and excellent writing and speaking skills in English.