Montenegro: Consultancy - Study on Investing in Early Childhood Education in Montenegro
Country: Montenegro
Closing date: 15 Sep 2013
UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND is seeking applications from an experienced research institute OR 1 international and 3 national consultants: to conduct Study on Investing in Early Childhood Education in Montenegro.
Qualification or Specialized Knowledge/Experience and competencies required for the research team or individual consultants:
International Education expert:
Advanced Degree in Social Sciences/Education
Thorough understanding of the issues related to preschool education sector, relevant strategies and policies guiding preschool education planning
Technical competence and experience in development cooperation or development planning, research in social policy
Previous experience of working with UNICEF, preferably in the CEE/CIS region would be a strong asset
Teamwork abilities
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
Proficiency in English, local language(s) is an asset
Local Education Expert
University or Advanced Degree in Social Sciences/Education
Thorough understanding of the issues related to preschool education sector, relevant strategies and policies guiding preschool education planning in Montenegro
Previous experience of working with UNICEF, preferably in the CEE/CIS region would be a strong asset
Teamwork abilities
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
Proficiency in English is an asset
Data analysis expert
University degree in social science, economics/finance
Technical competence and experience in development cooperation or development planning, research in social policy and public expenditures analysis;
Extensive expertise in carrying out analysis of the costs of education programs, affordability, cost-effectiveness, and cost/benefit studies
Strong report writing and analytical skills
Teamwork abilities
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
Proficiency in English, local language(s) is an asset
Previous experience of working with UNICEF, preferably in the CEE/CIS region would be a strong asset
Technical competence and experience of research in social policy and public expenditures analysis
Involvement in policy development, research and analysis related to preschool education
Teamwork abilities
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
Proficiency in English , local language(s) required
Data collection expert
Technical competence and experience in development cooperation or development planning, research in social policy and public expenditures analysis;
Technical competence and experience of research in social policy and public expenditures analysis
Extensive experience in data collection (of primary and secondary data)
Extensive experience in statistical analysis and report writing
Teamwork abilities
Proficiency in English , local language(s) required
How to apply:
If you have the background and commitment to take on these responsibilities and would like to join the UNICEF team, please apply with a Supplier Profile Form (for research institute) or a CV, P11 form and covering letter (for consultants) which should include financial offer consisting of fee for the services to be provided, travel and subsistence costs, as applicable to:
UNICEF Podgorica Office, Vladike Danila 28 81000 Podgorica
Or via e-mail at: podgorica@unicef.org
Supplier Profile Form and P11 forms are available on request
