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Title of post: Consultancy UNEVOC Network Support
Deadline for application: Extended up to 11 May 2015
Duration of appointment: 6 months
Preferred starting date: as soon as possible
Payment: USD 5,000 to USD 7,000 per month (lump-sum) depending on level of expertise and professional experiences.
REQUEST FOR A WRITTEN PROPOSAL
The UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre based in Bonn, Germany, is issuing a request to submit a written proposal for a work assignment with UNESCO-UNEVOC.
UNESCO-UNEVOC is inviting you to submit a written proposal for a work assignment described in the below. To enable you to prepare a proposal for the assignment, kindly find below the following information:
1. Background Information and objectives
2. Terms of Reference: Duties and expected outputs
3. UNESCO’s contract for individual consultants (per attachment)
Your proposal should consist of your CV (curriculum vitae), an approach and methodology for the assignment of undertaking the developmental and management support as specified in the below TOR, a work plan with an indicative timeframe and any comments on the terms of reference (in brief). Your proposal can only be accepted in English.
1. Background information and objectives
The UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre in Bonn, Germany is UNESCO’s specialized centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and as such is an integral part of UNESCO. It operates in close collaboration with the Organization’s TVET Section at its Headquarters in Paris, and implements its activities at the country level in cooperation with UNESCO Field Offices and UNESCO Institutes and Centres. UNESCO-UNEVOC acts as the hub of the UNEVOC Network and leads the UNEVOC Network to play a key role in developing the capacities of decision-makers and practitioners and facilitates the involvement of all stakeholders.
The UNEVOC Network is UNESCO’s global network for cooperation in TVET and is made up of UNEVOC Centres which are established TVET institutions. The Network provides an environment for exchange and mutual assistance amongst TVET experts, ministries and institutions worldwide.
Purpose of the Assignment
In order to strengthen the UNEVOC Network and pursue the multiphased development of Network management UNESCO-UNEVOC is hiring a consultant, who shall assist the Head of UNESCO-UNEVOC in performing various leadership roles and functions for the Network, iner alia , promoting cooperation amongst UNEVOC Centres and contributing to the various areas of support of the Centre, including networking, capacity development, knowledge management and knowledge development.
2. Terms of service
Duties
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office, and in cooperation with the UNEVOC programme staff, the consultant shall perform the following functions:
Developmental Support
Assist the Head of Office in managing and coordinating the worldwide network of UNEVOC Centres through the following:
3. Expected outputs
Qualifications:
Advanced university degree in Education Management, Sustainable Development, Developmental Economics or related disciplines. Ph.D. will be advantageous.
Language Skills:
Fluency in oral and written English is compulsory. Knowledge of any other UN languages is desirable.
Experiences and other skills:
The consultant shall work under the direct supervision of the Head of Office.
The above tasks shall be carried out within a period of 6 months, starting as soon as possible. The duty station is Bonn, Germany and tasks have to be carried out at the duty station.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Complete proposals are to be submitted to apply.cs(at)unevoc.unesco.org by the 11 of May 2015.
We will acknowledge receipt of your proposal, however, only candidates under serious consideration and contacted for an interview will receive written notice of the final outcome of the selection process.
Documents
UNESCO's Contract for Individual Consultant