Vacancy - Consultant to Draft a Ministry of Education Standard Framework on Save Schools in Guyana

Job Title: Consultant to Draft a Ministry of Education Standard Framework on Save Schools in Guyana

Job Overview: The consultant will ensure that the Draft Standards and Implementation Plan are in sync with the current relevant Ministry of Education Policies and Guidelines.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct desk review of all existing relevant documents/instruments in Guyana’s Education Sector relating to Disaster Risk Reduction, Emergency Preparedness and Response, and Sustainable Education for Development;
• Conduct field tests/consultations with students in schools in Regions 1, 2,8, 9 and Georgetown and compile feedback;
• Draft a Guyana Standard for Safe Schools;
• Finalize Standards and set strategy for the rolling out of the programme;
• Identify Human and Financial Resources required;
• Draft a monitoring tool for the Plan

Qualification and/or Specialized Knowledge/Experience required:

• A first Degree in Education or any other related field
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in Education and expertise in child rights and/or environment-related issues desirable.
• A good knowledge of schools community based programming
• Experience in the development of school improvement plans
• Previous experience with the UN/UNICEF and or any recognized development agency
• Sound understanding of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
• Strong analytical and English report writing and presentation skills
• Strong communication. Coordination and negotiation skills

Application with detailed CV and two character references must be forward to:

Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Education

626 Brickdam,

Stabroek.

Closing date for application is July 20, 2018

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.