Contract Duration – 15 months

Working arrangement: Remote with some office appearance and travel

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

UNICEF is the fund manager for the Capacity Development Partnership Fund (CDPF), a pooled funding mechanism that supports the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) in advancing education sector priority reforms in Cambodia. UNICEF also serves as the Coordinating Agency for the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) in Cambodia, as well as the Chair of the Education Sector Working Group (ESWG) and the co-chair of the Joint Technical Working Group (JTWG) together with MoEYS. To support effective sector coordination and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) functions, UNICEF Cambodia is looking for a national consultant to undertake, among others, the following responsibilities: Sector Coordination:

• Coordinate bimonthly ESWG meetings and ensure timely follow up on agreed actions.

• Work closely with MoEYS in the preparation and follow up of JTWG meetings.

• Support MoEYS in organizing joint field missions, donor missions, and sector retreats, including the JTWG Retreat.

• Facilitate coordination of key GPE processes, including the GPE 2030 application.

• Coordinate completion of the Aid Management Information System (AMIS) requirements with the Department of Pl Planning, MoEYS.

• Provide coordination support as needed to finalize the Education Data Systems Reform Action Plan (EDSRAP) 2025-2030.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Reporting:

• Collect, compile and validate M&E data related to CDPF supported interventions on a regular basis.

• Produce quarterly updates on the CDPF M&E frameworks, including dashboard and summary reports.

• Prepare CDPF annual reports, including updated M&E framework.

• Prepare GPE progress reports (System Capacity, System Transformation and Multiplier grants), ensuring integration of validated data and alignment of the M&E framework of each grant.

• Provide necessary support for the CDPF 2027 annual workplan development.

The consultant is expected to undertake in-country travel up to 20 days to support the organization of retreats and to manage and support data collection processes.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: National consultant to support the monitoring, evaluation and coordination in Education.pdf

Minimum requirements:

Education: Advanced university degree in education, social sciences, international development or related technical fields.

Work Experience:

At least five years of professional M&E experience or related relevant work, preferably in a multicultural setting, including indicator and framework development, follow-up and reporting.
Experience in capacity building or supporting teams in M&E implementation.
Experience in organizing multi-stakeholder meetings, developing minutes, preparing speeches and briefings and following up on actions.
Experience of working with UN or other international or national development organizations is an advantage.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Khmer is required.
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills.
Strong writing and reporting skills.

Desirables: Ability to work collaboratively with government counterparts and development partners.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
Cover letter
A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial proposal M and E Coordination Consultant.docx

Remarks:

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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National consultant to support the monitoring, evaluation and coordination in Education (with travel)