International Consultancy Situation Analysis and Action Plan for Early Childhood Care and Education, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Education section, 4.37 months, Remote work

Organizational Context

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them reach their full potential from early childhood through adolescence. We are committed to promoting the rights of every child, offering diverse opportunities for professional and personal development, fostering a sense of purpose while serving communities worldwide.

Job Purpose

The early years are crucial for human development, establishing foundations for lifelong learning, health, and well-being. Rapid brain development shapes cognitive, emotional, social, and language capacities, impacting educational achievement and employability. Investing in quality Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), especially for children under three, is vital. High-quality early services foster 21st-century competencies like creativity, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving. ECCE participation, combined with positive caregiving, nutrition, and health services, yields significant developmental benefits, improving school readiness, health, and future productivity. It also generates economic returns by strengthening human capital and reducing long-term social costs, particularly for disadvantaged children.

Responsibilities

The consultant will conduct a comprehensive situation analysis of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) services in Uzbekistan, with a particular focus on children aged 0-3. This involves assessing existing policies, programmes, and service delivery models, identifying gaps and challenges in access, quality, and equity. The role also includes analyzing the impact of current ECCE provisions on children's developmental outcomes, school readiness, and family well-being. Furthermore, the consultant will develop a strategic action plan to strengthen and expand inclusive ECCE systems, proposing evidence-based interventions and policy recommendations. This includes formulating strategies to enhance parental support, integrate health and nutrition services, and address vulnerabilities for disadvantaged children, while also providing recommendations for leveraging ECCE to support women's labor market participation and contribute to the country's demographic dividend.

Work Experience

Information not available.

Skills

Cognitive development, Emotional intelligence, Social skills, Language capacities, Creativity, Communication, Critical thinking, Autonomy, Collaboration, Problem-solving, Analytical skills, Strategic planning

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