Location:

Tanzania
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

CONTRACTOR
Posted:

2 months ago
Category:
Deadline:

15/08/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

UNESCO works to create the conditions for dialogue among civilizations, cultures and peoples, based upon respect for commonly shared values. It is through this dialogue that the world can achieve global visions of sustainable development encompassing observance of human rights, mutual respect and the alleviation of poverty, all of which are at the heart of UNESCO’S mission and activities. UNESCO’s mission is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information.

The Organization focuses, in particular, on two global priorities: Africa, Gender equality

JOB SUMMARY

The overall objective of this activity is to establish a robust M&E system at KIST and MVTTC to track the progress and assess the impact of CBT, integration of 21st-century skills, and implementation of e-learning initiatives.

By implementing this M&E system, the activity aims to facilitate informed decision-making, promote evidence-based improvements in educational practices, and ensure alignment with the evolving needs of the TVET sector.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in developing Comprehensive M&E Systems including designing and development of a digital platform with user-friendly features for data collection, robust data analysis capabilities, and generation of insightful reports and dashboards.
At least 3 years of experience in establishment of M&E Implementation Frameworks outlining system’s objectives, data collection plan (including user-friendly tools), data validation and analysis protocols, and reporting requirements tailored to different stakeholders.
Experience in capacity building and training. This includes training materials and curriculum design to equip institutions and participants with the necessary skills to effectively utilize the M&E system.
Experience to engage effectively with various stakeholders, including government officials and international community.
Excellent report writing skills

Responsibilities

Define M&E system objectives and identify data points/indicators, the assignment will involve conducting stakeholder consultations to define M&E system goals aligned with institutional needs and identify specific data points and performance indicators for CBT, 21st-century skills integration, and e-learning initiatives.
In defining M&E roles & responsibilities, clear roles and responsibilities for M&E activities will be assigned within KIST and MVTTC, develop an M&E analysis plan outlining methodologies, timelines, and data analysis/reporting responsibilities and create standardized reporting templates for program/initiative comparisons.
Designing data collection plan will include designing user-friendly data collection tools (mobile apps, online surveys, offline forms) and establishing data validation, cleaning, and analysis protocols.
The assignment will also involve development of data analysis mechanisms to analyze data and generate reports with insightful visualizations (dashboards) and defining reporting requirements and formats for different stakeholders.
Designing and developing M&E system includes the activities a) Design an M&E system with an intuitive user interface for seamless data collection b)Integrate functionalities for real-time and offline data entry c)Develop functionalities for comprehensive data analysis and insightful visualizations d)Integrate functionalities for structured reporting tailored to stakeholder needs.
Training KIST & MVTTC members on utilizing the M&E system and foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptation for system improvement.
Develop a user manual for the M&E system.