Consultant International, Elaboration Stratégie Réinsertion/Insertion d'Enfants Dehors l’Ecole, Programme. d’Education Accélérée, Education
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them reach their full potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, striving to ensure every child's rights are promoted. UNICEF offers diverse professional and personal development opportunities, fostering a sense of purpose while serving children and communities globally.
Job Purpose
The consultant will support the Ministry of National Education (MEN) and its partners in developing the National Strategy for the Reintegration/Insertion of Out-of-School Children and Adolescents (SNRI-EADE) and the Accelerated Education Programme (PEA) in Madagascar. This involves creating a comprehensive national strategy document to guide the reintegration of Out-of-School Children and Adolescents (EADE) into the education system. Additionally, the consultant will develop a detailed Accelerated Education Programme (PEA) for EADE, including implementation mechanisms, governance, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation frameworks to ensure sustainability. The goal is to strengthen the education system's capacity to effectively support and reintegrate vulnerable children and adolescents.
Responsibilities
The consultant is expected to deliver a comprehensive National Strategy for the Reintegration/Insertion of Out-of-School Children and Adolescents (SNRI-EADE) for Madagascar, which will serve as a foundational document for reintegration initiatives within the education-training system. Furthermore, the consultant will develop a robust Accelerated Education Programme (PEA) for EADE. This programme must outline clear implementation mechanisms, establish effective governance and coordination structures, and define robust monitoring and traceability systems for reintegrated EADE. It should also include a comprehensive evaluation and capitalization framework to ensure the long-term sustainability of the programme. The consultant will also develop pre- and post-learning assessment tools to measure educational progress. The role requires facilitating workshops, conducting interviews, managing working groups, and analyzing and presenting reports, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement throughout the process.
Work Experience
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in education, supporting the development, implementation, or evaluation of quality-focused educational strategies, programmes, or pedagogies. Proven ability in designing and budgeting transformative strategies/programmes/interventions for the reintegration of out-of-school children and adolescents into education systems. Demonstrated skills in workshop facilitation, conducting interviews, group discussions, managing working groups, and report analysis/presentation. Strong knowledge of the Malagasy educational context and similar fragile, low, or middle-income country contexts is essential.
Skills
Strategy Development, Programme Design, Budgeting, Workshop Facilitation, Stakeholder Engagement, Report Analysis, Educational Policy, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Curriculum Development, Child Protection, UNICEF Values