National Consultant Regional Mapping of STEM Education in West Africa

The National Consultant will ensure high-quality data collection in The Gambia for the regional mapping of STEM education in West Africa, coordinating with the Regional Consultant and UNESCO Regional Office. The role involves disseminating questionnaires, mobilizing respondents, monitoring data quality, and reporting progress.

Responsibilities

• Take part in a methodological orientation session organized by the Regional Consultant
• Develop, in coordination with the Regional Consultant, a national dissemination and mobilization plan
• Identify key institutions and stakeholders of the STEM ecosystem in The Gambia (primary, secondary and higher education, technical and vocational training, private sector, civil society, development partners)
• Disseminate the questionnaire (English version) among these stakeholders
• Follow up with and encourage respondent participation throughout the data collection period
• Address respondents' questions about the questionnaire, in coordination with the Regional Consultant
• Ensure regular monitoring of the response rate
• Flag to the Regional Consultant any difficulties or specific features of the national context
• Prepare a final data collection report covering the process followed, the response rate achieved, and any limitations encountered
• Provide the Regional Consultant with any additional clarification needed for the analysis and drafting of regional reports

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (bachelor's degree at minimum) in education sciences, statistics, social sciences, STEM or a related field
• Prior experience in data collection, surveys or studies in the education sector or a related sector, in The Gambia
• Good knowledge of the education system and of the key stakeholders of the STEM ecosystem in The Gambia
• Strong communication skills and ability to mobilize institutional partners
• Proficiency in English (required); knowledge of French or Portuguese is an asset
• Prior experience working with international organizations is an advantage

Skills

• Data Collection
• Survey Implementation
• Education Sector Knowledge
• STEM Education Expertise
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Institutional Partner Mobilization
• Progress Reporting
• English Language Proficiency
• Regional Mapping
• Experience with International Organizations

Languages

English