International Consultant to support the Education Section of UNICEF Cambodia in research, data, proposal development and reporting. Phnom Penh. Cambodia. Office based(with Travel). Internationals only#594260

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical support to the Education Section at UNICEF Cambodia with research, data, planning and reporting, and proposal development. The consultant will contribute to ongoing research and review initiatives, including the Mid-Term Review of the Education Strategic Plan (ESP) 2024–2028. They will also support programme-specific data analysis and learning assessments, such as SEA-PLM, EGRA, EGMA, and the Cambodian Demographic Health Survey (CDHS). Additionally, the consultant will assist in drafting donor reports and funding proposals, including the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) 2030 application, and develop Expressions of Interest, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and analytical narrative sections.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to the Education Section of UNICEF Cambodia in research, data analysis, planning, and proposal development. Contribute to ongoing research and review initiatives, including the Mid-Term Review of the Education Strategic Plan (ESP) 2024–2028. Support programme-specific data analysis and learning assessments, such as the Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics (SEA-PLM), the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA), the Early Grade Mathematics Assessment (EGMA) and the Cambodian Demographic Health Survey (CDHS). Assist in drafting donor reports and funding proposals, including the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) 2030 application. Develop Expressions of Interest, support proposal development and budget preparation, design monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and draft analytical narrative sections aligned with education sector priorities and donor requirements. Support UNICEF internal reporting processes, including updates to the Results Assessment Module (RAM) and Core Standard Indicators (CSIs), through data collection, indicator tracking, and narrative reporting. Provide support for evaluation and research related activities by reviewing documents and contributing to quality assurance processes. Undertake up to 20 days of in-country travel to support data and evidence generation related activities.

Work Experience

At least five years of relevant professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, and reporting in education. Demonstrable experience of producing analytical papers/documents in the education sector, preferably in a lower middle-income context.

Skills

Research, Data analysis, Planning, Reporting, Proposal development, Monitoring and evaluation, Statistical packages (Excel, Stata), UN and UNICEF policies and programmes in education, Document review, Quality assurance

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