Regional Mapping of STEM Education in West Africa – The Gambia
at UNESCO, Gambia
- Contract
- Level 2 - Middle
- Closing date
- 1 December 2026
- First seen
- 20 October 2026, on UNESCO
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Description longue Type de contrat : Consultant Niveau : Level 2 - Middle Unité : Secteur de l'éducation (ED) Lieu d'affectation : Gambie Lieu du travail : À distance Durée du contrat : 2 mois Recrutement ouvert à : Candidats externes Date limite de candidature (minuit, heure de UTC±0 (UTC)) : 15/11/2026 Valeurs fondamentales de l'UNESCO : Engagement envers L'Organisation, Integrité, Respect de la diversité et ProfessionnalismeBACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION As part of its work to strengthen the teaching of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in Africa, the UNESCO Regional Multisectoral Office for West Africa (Sahel), based in Dakar, is implementing, jointly with UNESCO-IISTEM (UNESCO International Institute for STEM Education), a joint initiative for the regional mapping of STEM education, covering the 15 West African countries under the coverage of the Regional Office. This mapping exercise is based on a global questionnaire already developed by UNESCO-IISTEM, which is currently being adapted and translated to reflect the linguistic and institutional realities of the sub-region, which includes Francophone, Anglophone and Lusophone countries. Data collection in The Gambia will be carried out by a National Consultant, recruited specifically for this purpose, under the technical and methodological coordination of a Regional Consultant engaged by UNESCO to lead the overall mapping exercise across the 15 countries.Description longue OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT Overall objective: ensure high-quality data collection in The Gambia for the regional mapping of STEM education in West Africa, guaranteeing the coverage and representativeness of the data collected at national level. Specific objectives: Disseminate the adapted questionnaire (English version) among STEM ecosystem stakeholders in The Gambia; Identify and mobilize relevant respondents at national level (educational institutions, ministries, private sector, civil society organizations, etc.); Monitor the response rate and the quality of the data collected throughout the process; Provide methodological support to respondents during data collection; Report regularly to the Regional Consultant on the progress of data collection; Contribute relevant contextual information to support the regional analysis. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES a) Preparation and dissemination 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. b) Data collection 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. c) Reporting and analytical support 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. Description longue WORKING ARRANGEMENTS The National Consultant will work under the direct technical and methodological supervision of the Regional Consultant, in close coordination with the UNESCO Regional Office in Dakar. The assignment will be carried out mainly remotely, with occasional in-country travel as needed to mobilize respondents. Deliverable Description Deadline Condition D1 National outreach and mobilisation plan + list of identified institutions/respondents 15 December 2026 Validated by