UNICEF Moldova: National Individual Consultancy to provide technical support to NBS and MER in revision of classification of national educational programmes, in line with ISCED 2011

UNICEF Moldova is looking to contract a national consultant who will provide technical support to the National Bureau of Statistics and the Ministry of Education and Research in revision of the classification of national educational programmes and propose amendments to the Code of Education to comply with international definitions related to education levels in line with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED 2011) – follow up on the recommendations of the Sectoral Evaluation Report of Education Statistics of the Republic of Moldova (2021), conducted by Eurostat.

Qualifications and experience:

•  Advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in educational sciences, administrative sciences, law.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible professional experience in education domain.
• Analytical capacity and proven experience in analysis of national and international normative acts, as well as alignment with EU standards.
• Knowledge of international standards (UNESCO, EU).
• Relevant experience in working with international organizations (working with UNICEF/other UN Agencies highly preferred).
• Strong writing and communication skills especially in team environments, highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently with confidence and self-motivation, necessary.
• Highly organized and proactive with timely production of materials, necessary.
• Fluency in Romanian and working knowledge of English is required.

How to apply: 

To read more detailed information and apply for this position, please visit UNICEF webpage: 

https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/576500/national-individual-consultancy-to-provide-technical-support-to-nbs-and-mer-in-revision-of-classification-of-national-educational-programmes-in-line-with-isced-2011

Extended application deadline: 11 November 2024

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UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. 

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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. 

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants. Consultants are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.