Individual Consultant for technical support to Samagra Shiksha, Department of School Education, Jammu & Kashmir

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DURATION OF CONSULTANCY:  10.5 months

LOCATION: Srinagar, with travel to districts, including Jammu.

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY,09 AUGUST 2021 

PLEASE REFER TO DETAILED TERMS OF REFERENCE ATTACHED

 External ToR-Technical Consultant to Samagra Shiksha.docx

HOW TO APPLY: Your online application should contain following THREE Attachments :-

1. An updated CV, demonstrating all the requirements,
2. A cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining understanding of the scope and activities, motivation to undertake it and demonstrating fit for the assignment,
3. A financial proposal as per template attached below.  Please do not forget to specify your name in the file and include your signature, while saving. (to be uploaded under “Financial Proposal” tab). Financial Template-Technical Consultant to Samagra Shiksha.docx

Important please note: Please do not indicate financials anywhere else in the online application form, please mark “n/a or 00”, under the fee related questions in the online application form. 

The technical evaluation criteria (80 points in total) will be split as follows:

(1) Suitability for position, data analysis and visualization skills, working with government or UNICEF-Max 10/Min 8 Marks

(2) Relevant educational qualifications- Max 10/Min 8 Marks

(3) Relevant work experience- Max 20/Min 16 Marks

Candidates who score overall 32 marks and above as well as the minimum marks in each of the criteria (1), (2) and (3) will be shortlisted for an Interview

(4) Interview – Max 40/Min 32 Marks

Total technical score -80 Marks

• Financial Proposal-20 Marks

Total technical and financial score -100 Marks

Candidates who score the minimum 64 marks out of 80 and also meet the minimum cut-off in the interview, will be considered technically qualified and their financial offers will be opened

• The candidate receiving maximum score after combining their Technical and Financial score will be selected for the consultancy.

• Any attempt to unduly influence UNICEF’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.
• Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.
• Please note, UNICEF does not charge any fee during any stage of the process. 
• Attached are General Conditions for the Consultancy Contracts for your reference. General Conditions of Contracts for Contractors and Individual Consultants.pdf
• Female candidates meeting the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds including persons living with disabilities to apply.

 

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UNICEF

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