About this role
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Type de contrat : Consultant
Niveau : Level 2 - Middle
Unité : Secteur de l'éducation (ED)
Lieu d'affectation : Gambie
Lieu du travail : À distance
Durée du contrat : 2 mois
Recrutement ouvert à : Candidats externes
Date limite de candidature (minuit, heure de UTC±0 (UTC)) : 15/11/2026
Valeurs fondamentales de l'UNESCO : Engagement envers L'Organisation, Integrité, Respect de la diversité et Professionnalisme
BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
As part of its work to strengthen the teaching of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in Africa, the UNESCO Regional Multisectoral Office for West Africa (Sahel), based in Dakar, is implementing, jointly with UNESCO-IISTEM (UNESCO International Institute for STEM Education), a joint initiative for the regional mapping of STEM education, covering the 15 West African countries under the coverage of the Regional Office.
This mapping exercise is based on a global questionnaire already developed by UNESCO-IISTEM, which is currently being adapted and translated to reflect the linguistic and institutional realities of the sub-region, which includes Francophone, Anglophone and Lusophone countries.
Data collection in The Gambia will be carried out by a National Consultant, recruited specifically for this purpose, under the technical and methodological coordination of a Regional Consultant engaged by UNESCO to lead the overall mapping exercise across the 15 countries.
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OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
Overall objective: ensure high-quality data collection in The Gambia for the regional mapping of STEM education in West Africa, guaranteeing the coverage and representativeness of the data collected at national level.
Specific objectives:
- Disseminate the adapted questionnaire (English version) among STEM ecosystem stakeholders in The Gambia;
- Identify and mobilize relevant respondents at national level (educational institutions, ministries, private sector, civil society organizations, etc.);
- Monitor the response rate and the quality of the data collected throughout the process;
- Provide methodological support to respondents during data collection;
- Report regularly to the Regional Consultant on the progress of data collection;
- Contribute relevant contextual information to support the regional analysis.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Preparation and dissemination
- Take part in a methodological orientation session organized by the Regional Consultant;
- Develop, in coordination with the Regional Consultant, a national dissemination and mobilization plan;
- Identify key institutions and stakeholders of the STEM ecosystem in The Gambia (primary, secondary and higher education, technical and vocational training, private sector, civil society, development partners);
- Disseminate the questionnaire (English version) among these stakeholders.
b) Data collection
- Follow up with and encourage respondent participation throughout the data collection period;
- Address respondents' questions about the questionnaire, in coordination with the Regional Consultant;
- Ensure regular monitoring of the response rate;
- Flag to the Regional Consultant any difficulties or specific features of the national context.
c) Reporting and analytical support
- Prepare a final data collection report covering the process followed, the response rate achieved, and any limitations encountered;
- Provide the Regional Consultant with any additional clarification needed for the analysis and drafting of regional reports.
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WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
The National Consultant will work under the direct technical and methodological supervision of the Regional Consultant, in close coordination with the UNESCO Regional Office in Dakar. The assignment will be carried out mainly remotely, with occasional in-country travel as needed to mobilize respondents.
Deliverable
Description
Deadline
Condition
D1
National outreach and mobilisation plan + list of identified institutions/respondents
15 December 2026
Validated by the Regional Consultant
D2
Data collection in Guinea – distribution of the questionnaire and active engagement of respondents
15 January 2027
An operational collection scheme, in line with those in other countries
D3
Final report on data collection (process, response rate, limitations identified)
31 January 2027
Submitted to the Regional Consultant and to UNESCO
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BUDGET AND PAYMENT TERMS
The contract has a duration of two (2) months. Payment will be made in instalments, based on the validation of deliverables:
- 30% upon validation of deliverable D1;
- 40% upon validation of deliverable D2;
- 30% upon validation of deliverable D3.
The fee, payment schedule and other contractual conditions will be confirmed by the administrative unit of the Regional Office, in accordance with UNESCO rules applicable to individual consultant contracts.
REQUIRED PROFILE
- Advanced university degree (bachelor's degree at minimum) in education sciences, statistics, social sciences, STEM or a related field;
- Prior experience in data collection, surveys or studies in the education sector or a related sector, in The Gambia;
- Good knowledge of the education system and of the key stakeholders of the STEM ecosystem in The Gambia;
- Strong communication skills and ability to mobilize institutional partners;
- Proficiency in English (required); knowledge of French or Portuguese is an asset;
- Prior experience working with international organizations is an advantage.
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EVALUATION CRITERIA
Criterion
Sub-criteria
Points
Understanding of the assignment (20 pts)
Relevance of the proposed approach for mobilizing respondents in The Gambia and managing the data collection timeline
20
Relevant experience (35 pts)
Experience in data collection or surveys in the education sector; knowledge of the national STEM ecosystem; prior experience working with international organizations
35
Knowledge of the national context (25 pts)
Demonstrated ability to identify and mobilize relevant institutions and stakeholders in The Gambia
25
Financial proposal (20 pts)
Consistency of the financial proposal with the nature and duration of the assignment
20
SUBMISSION MODALITIES
Applications are to be submitted through UNESCO's SuccessFactors platform, in the space provided for the “History of Employment Form”. Candidates must prepare a single document, combining, in the following order:
- the duly completed History of Employment Form;
- a brief technical note (maximum 1-2 pages) outlining the proposed approach for identifying and mobilizing respondents in The Gambia;
- the financial proposal (monthly fee);
- references from relevant prior work, where applicable.
COMPÉTENCES Fondamentales (F) et Managériales (M)
- Communication (F)
- Responsabilité (F)
- Innovation (F)
- Partage des connaissances et volonté constante d’amélioration (F)
- Planification et organisation (F)
- Culture du résultat (F)
- Travail en équipe (F)
Pour des informations détaillées, veuillez consulter le Référentiel des compétences de l’UNESCO .
PROCESSUS DE SÉLECTION ET DE RECRUTEMENT
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