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Mission and objectives
UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential.
UNICEF is guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child and strives to establish children's rights as enduring ethical principles and international standards of behaviour towards children.
UNICEF insists that the survival, protection and development of children are universal development imperatives that are integral to human progress.
UNICEF mobilizes political will and material resources to help countries, particularly developing countries, ensure a "first call for children" and to build their capacity to form appropriate policies and deliver services for children and their families.
UNICEF is committed to ensuring special protection for the most disadvantaged children – victims of war, disasters, extreme poverty, all forms of violence and exploitation, and those with disabilities.
UNICEF responds in emergencies to protect the rights of children. In coordination with United Nations partners and humanitarian agencies, UNICEF makes its unique facilities for rapid response available to its partners to relieve the suffering of children and those who provide their care.
UNICEF is non-partisan and its cooperation is free of discrimination. In everything it does, the most disadvantaged children and the countries in greatest need have priority.
UNICEF aims, through its country programmes, to promote the equal rights of women and girls and to support their full participation in the political, social and economic development of their communities.
UNICEF works with all its partners towards the attainment of the sustainable human development goals adopted by the world community and the realization of the vision of peace and social progress enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.
UNICEF is guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child and strives to establish children's rights as enduring ethical principles and international standards of behaviour towards children.
UNICEF insists that the survival, protection and development of children are universal development imperatives that are integral to human progress.
UNICEF mobilizes political will and material resources to help countries, particularly developing countries, ensure a "first call for children" and to build their capacity to form appropriate policies and deliver services for children and their families.
UNICEF is committed to ensuring special protection for the most disadvantaged children – victims of war, disasters, extreme poverty, all forms of violence and exploitation, and those with disabilities.
UNICEF responds in emergencies to protect the rights of children. In coordination with United Nations partners and humanitarian agencies, UNICEF makes its unique facilities for rapid response available to its partners to relieve the suffering of children and those who provide their care.
UNICEF is non-partisan and its cooperation is free of discrimination. In everything it does, the most disadvantaged children and the countries in greatest need have priority.
UNICEF aims, through its country programmes, to promote the equal rights of women and girls and to support their full participation in the political, social and economic development of their communities.
UNICEF works with all its partners towards the attainment of the sustainable human development goals adopted by the world community and the realization of the vision of peace and social progress enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.
Context
Since 2015, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, UNICEF has been supporting community-based preschools (CBPS) in the municipalities of Ermera and Viqueque. These preschools are located in remote communities and target some of the most vulnerable children in Timor-Leste. UNICEF has partnered with the Alola Foundation as its implementing partner to manage the CBPS initiatives in both municipalities.
The overall aim of these alternative community-based preschools is to improve early learning and development outcomes among children aged 3–5 by expanding access to quality early childhood education, particularly in remote and rural areas.
As outlined in the National Education Strategic Plan (NESP) 2011–2030, the Ministry of Education committed to the following goals for preschool education:
• By 2015, at least half of all children aged 3–5 would be enrolled in and receiving quality preschool education.
• By 2030, parents and caregivers in all 442 sucos across the country would have access to good-quality kindergarten facilities located within a reasonable distance from their homes.
However, by 2024, only 32 per cent of eligible children were enrolled in preschool education, indicating a significant gap in access. In response, the Ministry of Education revised its preschool education goals in the Education Sector Plan (ESP) 2020–2024, setting the following objectives:
• By 2024, at least half of all children aged 3–5 will have opportunities to receive quality preschool education near their homes before entering basic education.
• By 2030, parents and caregivers throughout the country will have access to good-quality preschool education within a reasonable distance, and at least 80 per cent of children aged 3–5 will have the opportunity to receive quality preschool education before entering basic education.
The preschool gross enrolment rate increased from 10 per cent in 2015 to 32 per cent in 2024, representing significant progress toward national targets. However, the current pace of enrolment growth remains insufficient to achieve the 60% target by 2028 if the current trend continues.
With funding support from KOICA, the Ministry of Education and UNICEF have agreed to expand access to preschool education through the establishment and improvement of 34 preschools in the municipalities of Baucau and Bobonaro. The project includes the rehabilitation and establishment of new preschools, comprising 14 central and filial preschools, 5 public preschool renovations, and the setup of 15 new community-based preschools.
The overall aim of these alternative community-based preschools is to improve early learning and development outcomes among children aged 3–5 by expanding access to quality early childhood education, particularly in remote and rural areas.
As outlined in the National Education Strategic Plan (NESP) 2011–2030, the Ministry of Education committed to the following goals for preschool education:
• By 2015, at least half of all children aged 3–5 would be enrolled in and receiving quality preschool education.
• By 2030, parents and caregivers in all 442 sucos across the country would have access to good-quality kindergarten facilities located within a reasonable distance from their homes.
However, by 2024, only 32 per cent of eligible children were enrolled in preschool education, indicating a significant gap in access. In response, the Ministry of Education revised its preschool education goals in the Education Sector Plan (ESP) 2020–2024, setting the following objectives:
• By 2024, at least half of all children aged 3–5 will have opportunities to receive quality preschool education near their homes before entering basic education.
• By 2030, parents and caregivers throughout the country will have access to good-quality preschool education within a reasonable distance, and at least 80 per cent of children aged 3–5 will have the opportunity to receive quality preschool education before entering basic education.
The preschool gross enrolment rate increased from 10 per cent in 2015 to 32 per cent in 2024, representing significant progress toward national targets. However, the current pace of enrolment growth remains insufficient to achieve the 60% target by 2028 if the current trend continues.
With funding support from KOICA, the Ministry of Education and UNICEF have agreed to expand access to preschool education through the establishment and improvement of 34 preschools in the municipalities of Baucau and Bobonaro. The project includes the rehabilitation and establishment of new preschools, comprising 14 central and filial preschools, 5 public preschool renovations, and the setup of 15 new community-based preschools.
Task description
The consultancy will be for 12 months to provide technical support, project management, technical monitoring and coordination for the construction and rehabilitation of preschools supported by UNICEF in the municipalities of Baucau and Bobonaro. The main task of the post is to monitor, provide oversight and coordinate all stakeholders to ensure quality of the constructions based on the standard designs with bill of quantities (BoQs) and working closely with Ministry of Education and the construction company until the conclusion of the construction. The construction will be undertaken by a company that is selected through an open bidding process.
The UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• Provide technical support during all phases of the project, including site assessment, development of the scope of works and other technical documents.
• Support to the procurement process, monitoring of the works from initiation to closure.
• Support to contract management of the construction contract and overall project management and coordination.
• Collaborate with UNICEF Programme and coordinate with Government counterparts by monitoring the construction projects and ensuring quality assurance of the project.
The UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• Provide technical support during all phases of the project, including site assessment, development of the scope of works and other technical documents.
• Support to the procurement process, monitoring of the works from initiation to closure.
• Support to contract management of the construction contract and overall project management and coordination.
• Collaborate with UNICEF Programme and coordinate with Government counterparts by monitoring the construction projects and ensuring quality assurance of the project.
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