Contract Duration – 7 months

Working arrangement: Remote with travel

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

The purpose of the national consultancy is to provide overarching support for the analysis on alternative and flexible learning pathways for out-of-school children (OOSC) in Indonesia. The analysis will focus on: (i) mapping of relevant policies related to NFE quality improvement to support its revitalization for improved human resource development; and (ii) examining international good practices to benchmark Indonesia NFE’s policies and curricula including the possibility to apply accelerated learning approach under Indonesia’s NFE system, (iii) identifying opportunities to further incorporate Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) dimensions into NFE policies and curriculum framework, including in relation to international good practices, and (iv) exploring other flexible and relevant learning pathways for OOSC outside the NFE system including the supportive ecosystem needed.

The national consultant will play a key role in the desk review and analysis on nonformal education (NFE) policies and curriculum in Indonesia to identify opportunities for improving the quality of the education system. The consultant will also play a key role in the analysis of other potential alternative learning pathways for OOSC in Indonesia (outside the NFE system) to identify opportunities for their establishment including the supportive ecosystem needed. The consultant will be required to play an active and leading role in consultations with relevant government and non-government stakeholders at national and sub-national levels to ensure all data/information and inputs needed for the study comprehensively obtained.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: National Consultant for the study on NFE and other potential alternative learning pathways for OOSC.pdf

Minimum requirements:

Education: At least master’s degree in social science or other relevant fields.
Work Experience:
- Relevant education background and professional experience in education sector development in Indonesia.
- Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible relevant experience in the field of education, especially on non-formal education (equivalency programme) implementation or other alternative learning pathway/s for out-of-school children in Indonesia.
- Experience in providing technical support for education sector related research in Indonesia, comprehensive data collection and analysis and report development.
- Experience in facilitating consultation with key education stakeholders at both national and subnational levels.
Language Requirements: Proven experience of high-quality report writing and documentation supported by fluency in Indonesia and English (verbal and written).
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:
- Resourcefulness, flexibility, and the ability to prioritise large amounts of work while under pressure.
- Good analytical, facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong teamwork ability including for collaborating with colleagues from different background.
Desirables:
- Politically and culturally sensitive, awareness of gender, adolescents, and disability inclusion issues, with qualities of patience, tact, and diplomacy.
- A minimum of 5-8 years’ experience with either the UN and/or NGO is considered an asset.

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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 National Education Consultant.docx

Remarks:

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National Consultant for the study on NFE and other potential alternative learning pathways for OOSC (Remote with travel)