Country: Guyana
Closing date: 17 Sep 2018
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Background
During 2004 - 2018, in 5 year cycles, the Ministry of Education (MoE), Guyana developed and
implemented education strategy plans (ESP) aimed to: (a) expand access through universal compulsory
education at the primary level; (b) provide at least three additional years of secondary education; (c)
expand access to nursery education, and d) provide equity and quality with priorities being catering to
children with disabilities and improving literacy and numeracy at the basic level.
The current ESP, 2014- 2018, is dedicated to ensuring that all citizens of Guyana, regardless of age, race or creed, physical or
mental disability, or socio-economic status, are given the best possible opportunity to achieve their full
potential through equal access to quality education, as defined by the standards and norms outlined by
the Ministry. (p.v). Its two priorities are:
Objectives
Scope of Work/ Work Assignments
The Consultant will:
Qualifications or Specialized Knowledge/Experience Required
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The complete ToR can be accessed here:TOR national consultant Regional Plans ESP .pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
Remarks:
All candidates must include a technical and financial proposal, candidates without these, will not be shortlisted
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
How to apply:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=516215