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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. 

And we never give up. 

For every child, a champion. 

UNICEF in Bangladesh is leading on a comprehensive Education Sector Analysis (ESA), being undertaken to inform national education planning processes and contribute to evidence-based policy dialogue. The ESA is part of the series of analytical work led by UNICEF as part of the GPE’s System Capacity Grant allocation to Bangladesh including the Enabling Factor Analysis and Partnership Compact. The ESA draws on both quantitative and qualitative data sources and aims to provide a robust diagnostic of the education system across equity, efficiency, learning outcomes, system governance, financing, and resilience aligned with the global ESA guidelines.

Multiple research components are underway, including:

• Draft ESA based on secondary review and analysis of quantitative data and key reports and studies in alignment with the GPE ESA methodological guidelines
• A qualitative study involving classroom observations, focus group discussions (FGDs) with school stakeholders, and key informant interviews (KIIs) with policymakers and partners
• Focused analyses of household-level education expenditures and public spending

Given the diversity of these research strands and at times their progress with limited coordination, we are looking for short-term consultancy support to ensure coherence, integration, and alignment across the evidence base.

How can you make a difference? 

The purpose of this consultancy is to synthesize the different strands of the ongoing research and evidence inputs into a coherent, analytically sound, and policy-relevant narrative in the form of an ESA. We are seeking a consultant to serve as both technical reviewer and writer. The role will focus on refining and connecting existing content, enhancing the analytical narrative, and ensuring internal consistency with ESA guidelines.

Scope of Work:

The consultant will:

3.1. Conduct a rapid assessment of all draft materials and data inputs, identifying gaps, overlaps, and inconsistencies in coverage, structure, and interpretation.

3.2. Consolidate and revise the draft ESA focused on:  

• Integrating findings from various sources (quantitative, qualitative, financial, household surveys, etc.) into a cohesive analytical narrative
• Providing clarity, strengthening evidence-based insights, and improving policy relevance.
• Ensuring consistent interpretation of data and terminology
• Strengthening cross-referencing and thematic coherence
• Aligning narratives across sections and sources

3.3. Ensure overall alignment with GPE ESA methodological guidelines, including appropriate treatment of cross-cutting issues (gender, equity, resilience, learning outcomes).

3.4. Support the final review process, including preparation of presentation summarizing key findings and recommendations as well as incorporating internal and external feedback into a final, ready-to-share report.

Please go through the following TOR for more details:  TOR-EDU-ESA.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

• Master’s degree in education, Public Policy/Administration, Governance, Development Studies or Social Science discipline
• At least 10 years of experience in education sector diagnostics
• Familiarity with ESA guidelines (GPE/WB/UNICEF)
• Strong writing skills
• Experience interpreting complex education datasets for policy implications and communicating findings to stakeholders.

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

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Remarks:  

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