STG Kiribati National Consultant
Organizational Context
The Kiribati ICT Transformation of Education Systems (KITES) Project, funded by the Global Partnership for Education, aims to enhance equitable access to quality education and improve teaching and learning through strategic ICT investments. The project addresses challenges like geographic isolation and limited resources, aligning with the Kiribati Education Sector Strategic Plan and ICT in Education Master Plan. UNESCO's Regional Office for the Pacific States serves as the Grant Agent, providing technical oversight and support, with a phased approach starting with model schools for testing innovations.
Job Purpose
The consultant will provide essential technical assistance to UNESCO and the Ministry of Education (MoE) for the successful implementation of the KITES project across its three core components: Access, Teaching Quality, and Systems Reform. This involves contributing technical expertise to project activities and deliverables, conducting analyses, and preparing presentations to guide decision-making by both UNESCO and the MoE. Additionally, the consultant will offer technical support for programme governance meetings and facilitate information exchange among MoE divisions, other consultants, and project partners. The role operates under the authority of the UNESCO Regional Office Director and the direct supervision of the UNESCO Education Programme Specialist, in close collaboration with MoE counterparts.
Responsibilities
Provide technical inputs for terms of reference, workplans, and project products for review by UNESCO and the MoE. Support regular progress check-ins with MoE component focal points and monthly programme reviews by preparing status summaries and technical analyses. Assist the MoE in planning school-level activities, including visits to model schools and outer islands. Participate in Technical Committees and Project Steering Committee meetings in a technical support capacity, aiding in preparation, documentation, and follow-up, including technical presentations and risk analysis. Support UNESCO and MoE engagement with the Local Education Group by preparing technical presentations and briefs. Conduct monthly reviews of implementation against the workplan, advising on delays, bottlenecks, and risks with recommendations. Compile and analyze indicator data against the monitoring and evaluation framework. Prepare monthly implementation review reports and a final report, incorporating input from MoE focal points. Support the documentation of programme results and lessons learned, and assist in disseminating project outputs.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of professional experience in providing technical assistance, advisory services, or implementation support for education or development programmes. Demonstrated experience supporting multi-stakeholder, donor-funded government programmes, including workplanning, progress monitoring, and reporting. Experience working with or within the Government of Kiribati, particularly the Ministry of Education, is preferred. Familiarity with UN agencies, GPE, or other development partners is desirable, as is experience in ICT in education, teacher development, or education data systems.
Skills
Ability to produce high-quality technical outputs within agreed deadlines. Strong analytical, report writing, and presentation skills, with the capacity to analyze monitoring data and communicate technical information clearly to diverse audiences. Proficiency in minute-taking is also required. Fluency in English and Te Kiribati is essential.