The consultant will prepare thematic inputs for development of the NDS 2021-41 by identifying and verifying the baseline policy and data (including gaps), as well as by collecting and systemizing all inputs from relevant stakeholders within the thematic area of education
Tasks and responsibilities
Under the overall coordination of the Team Leader (Leading National Consultant), and in cooperation with the team of national experts and relevant national institutions the consultant will:
1. Get familiarized with the methodology for developing the NDS prepared in the first phase of this project
2. Conduct desk review of all relevant documentation in the thematic area of education;
3. Prepare thematic inputs for the NDS
4. Consolidate the inputs from the consultation process within the thematic area of education
1. Get familiarized with the methodology for developing the NDS prepared in the first phase of this project by:
- Conducting a desk review of all relevant documentation and materials prepared in the first phase of the process (Methodological approach and institutional structure, mapping of strategies and stakeholders etc.)
- Participating in the trainings on the methodological approach designed for the process of preparation of the NDS 2021 – 2041;
2. Conduct desk review of all relevant documentation in the thematic area of education;of education by
- Reviewing relevant strategies, multiannual and annual programmes and plans with valid duration to map the strategic goals, key measures and activities that may have distinctive impact on the future NDS;
- Mapping of all relevant institutional stakeholders within the thematic area of education, with a brief description of their mandates related to NDS (the scope of competencies).
3. Prepare thematic inputs for the NDS, by ;
- Defining the baseline data for the NDS in the field of education and identifying data gaps in compliance with the already defined Methodology for the NDS preparation.
- Collecting input within the NDS thematic area of education from relevant stakeholders/institutions (national/local institutions, academia, civil society, business sector etc) to build a common approach to the assignment, in particular with the State Statistical Office (SSO).
- In cooperation with the Team Leader (Leading National Consultant), developing a questionnaire to identify and address the barriers (physical, social, cultural, attitudinal, economic, etc) that prevents the marginalized and vulnerable groups engage in the analysis and consultations within the thematic area of education.
Cross-checking key findings and recommendations with the wider group of stakeholders (quadruple helix structure) before finalizing the thematic inputs.
4. Consolidate the inputs from the consultation process within the thematic area of education
- Facilitating the discussions with all relevant stakeholders/institutions (national/local institutions, academia, civil society, business sector, chambers of commerce and other private sector organizations, donor community etc);
- Integrating the citizens’ ideas/suggestions from the digital platform for public consultations, relevant for the designated area;
- Integrating the ideas/suggestions gained through structured public debate-workshops, public presentations, dream-labs, etc;
- Preparing fully elaborated input with conclusion/recommendation and further steps regrading NDS processes in the thematic area of education.
Note: During this assignment, the consultant will ensure to apply:
- Evidence-based approach, the highest standard of work and timely deliverables at every stage of this assignment;
- Clarity of objectives and process during different types of consultations, including countercheck of all facts and figures;
The work will be considered final only after it is approved by the UNDP.
The consultants are expected to take part in workshops and meetings, and all costs related to the organization of the workshops (venue, lunch, translation costs etc.) will be covered by UNDP. If necessary, the consultant might be requested to organize consultative meetings with the relevant stakeholders for the respective sector.
EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES:
The consultancy is expected to deliver the following outputs:
Deliverables |
% of full contract amount |
Tentative date |
1. Thematic inputs, defined baseline data and identified data gaps in the thematic area of education |
50 % |
15.01.2022 |
2. Integrated inputs from the wider public consultation process |
40 % |
15.03.2022 |
3. Final Report with conclusion/recommendation and further steps in the thematic area of education |
10% |
30.03.2022 |
Payment schedule
The payment will be done on lump-sum basis, upon successful completion of deliverables in three instalments:
- First payment: 50 % of the total amount after successful submission of deliverable 1;
- Second and final payment: 50% of the total amount after successful submission of deliverables 2 and 3;
INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
The consultants will be coordinated and supported by a Team Leader (leading national consultant) working under direct supervision by the Project Manager, under the overall guidance of the Programme Officer/Head of Democratic Governance Unit and in a team of experts. They will be in regular communication with the Team Leader and the coordinator through e-mail and will provide regular progress reports on weekly basis. All communication and documents will need to be prepared in Macedonian language. The final narrative report will need to be prepared in English language. All prepared materials will be property of UNDP.
In course of performing his/her job, the consultants will need to work with the established project structure for the NDS development process. The UNDP office will assist with scheduling the meetings.
DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT
The duration of the Consultant’ work is estimated 25 working days in the period December 2021 to March 2022.
Duty station and travel
The duty station will be in Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia. Preapproved travel out of duty station will be additionally covered based on UNDP rules.