National Consultant – Regional Mapping of STEM Education

• Ensure high-quality data collection in The Gambia for the regional mapping of STEM education in West Africa
• Disseminate the adapted English questionnaire among STEM ecosystem stakeholders in The Gambia
• Identify and mobilize respondents from educational institutions, ministries, private sector, civil society organizations, development partners and other relevant stakeholders
• Monitor response rates and data quality throughout the collection process
• Provide methodological support and answer respondents' questions in coordination with the Regional Consultant
• Report regularly to the Regional Consultant on data collection progress
• Contribute contextual information for regional analysis
• Participate in a methodological orientation session
• Develop a national dissemination and mobilization plan
• Identify key institutions across primary, secondary and higher education, technical and vocational training, private sector and civil society
• Prepare a final report covering the process, response rate and limitations
• Provide clarifications needed for regional analysis and report drafting
• Work under the direct technical and methodological supervision of the Regional Consultant, in close coordination with UNESCO's Regional Office in Dakar
• Deliver a national outreach and mobilisation plan and list of identified institutions/respondents
• Conduct questionnaire distribution and active respondent engagement
• Submit a final data collection report

• 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 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
• Ability to identify and mobilize relevant institutions and stakeholders in The Gambia
• Ability to prepare a technical note and financial proposal
• Applications must be submitted through UNESCO's SuccessFactors platform in the specified format

• Contract duration of two (2) months
• Payment in instalments based on validation of deliverables: 30% upon validation of D1, 40% upon validation of D2, and 30% upon validation of D3
• Fee, payment schedule and other contractual conditions confirmed according to UNESCO rules applicable to individual consultant contracts
• Mainly remote work arrangement
• Occasional in-country travel as needed to mobilize respondents
• Opportunity to work with UNESCO and international stakeholders
• Candidates from minority and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply