The European Union and the United Nations in partnership with the Ministry of Education, under the Spotlight Initiative, invites suitably qualified candidates to fill the below individual consultancy:

Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) for the Spotlight Initiative (Nationals of Guyana only)

Purpose of the Assignment: Under the overall supervision of the Youth and Adolescent Officer of UNICEF, the Consultant will work in close collaboration with the UNICEF team and stakeholders [inclusive of the Ministry of Education and other relevant UN organizations with expertise and interest in CSE, such as UNESCO and UNFPA] and will:

1.Provide quantitative and qualitative information to selected Health and Family Life Education (HFLE) teachers in identified regions on a positive life-cycle approach to sexuality, gender equity norms/attitudes and behaviours, gender related violence, CSE and the root cause of violence in Regions 1,4,6,7.

2.Develop manuals to be used with 1) teachers and the Cyril Potter College of Education - CPCE , 2) FBOs and CSOs, as well as develop classroom sessions for children to address a positive life-cycle approach to sexuality, gender equity norms/attitudes and behaviours and, gender related violence

3.Build the capacity of teachers, CSOs and FBOs to apply a positive life-cycle approach to sexuality, gender equity norms/attitudes and behaviours and, gender related violence

4.Develop programme and community engagement manuals for in-school children and out-of-school adolescents and youth on gender equity norms/attitudes and behaviours and, gender related violence to address a positive life-cycle approach to sexuality, gender equity norms/attitudes and behaviours, gender related and root cause of violence in Regions 1,4,6,7.

How to apply: http://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/541456?lApplicationSubSourceID=

Closing date: October 29th, 2021

The United Nations has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the UN Mission, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

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The Government of Guyana will receive support from the World Bank (WB) through the Guyana Education Sector Program Project (GSEPP).

This project is expected to be implemented from 2021-2024, at an estimated cost of US$6.7 million. The objectives of the project are: (i Improving Learning Conditions at the Nursery level; and (ii) Promoting Technology-Assisted Learning at the Primary level.

The Ministry of Education now invites suitably qualified persons to fill this vacancy.

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Ministry of Education Cooperative Republic of Guyana Invitation for Bids (IFB/MOE(NPATB): 17/2021)

Cooperative Republic of Guyana

1. The Ministry of Education invites sealed bids from Reputable contractors for the following items:

1. Supply and Delivery of ICT Equipment and Furnitures for Classrooms – MISU Unit

2. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedures, specified in the Procurement Act, 2003 and Regulations, 2004, and is open to all eligible Contractors.

3. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Procurement Unit, Ministry of Education, Lot 21 Brickdam, Stabroek, telephone number 227-0470. An inspection of the Bidding Document can be conducted at the above address between the hours of 8:30 to 4:00 hours on week days.

4. Bid Security is required for projects listed above.

5. All bids must be accompanied by Valid National Insurance Scheme and Guyana Revenue Authority Compliance Certificates.

6. The Tender document may be purchased from the Ministry of Education, Lot 21 Brickdam, Stabroek for a non-refundable fee of three thousand dollars ($3,000). The method of payment accepted will be cash. Documents will be available for purchase from the 12th July, 2021. If they’re any queries, bidders are asked to submit a written letter of enquiry to the Procurement Unit before Friday, July 20th, 2021.

7. The tender must be enclosed in a plain sealed envelope bearing no identity of the Tenderer and must be clearly marked on the top, left hand corner ‘As stated above’. Late bids will be rejected.

a. Submit one (1) hardcopy and 2 electronic Copies (flash drives) with an exact PDF version of the hard copy tender.
b. Ensure the envelope of the hardcopy and the electronic copy are identically labeled.
c. The two electronic copies (flash drives) should be placed in a smaller envelope and properly affixed to the hardcopy submission.

8. All tenders must be delivered to the address below on or before 9:00am on Tuesday 27th July, 2021. All bids will be opened in the presence of the contractor(s), supplier(s) or their representative(s) who choose to attend. No electronic bidding will be permitted. Late bids will be rejected

9. Address:
Chairman
National Procurement & Tender Administration Board
Ministry of Finance Compound
Main & Urquhart Streets
G/town

10. The Employer reserves the right to accept or reject any or all the Tenders without assigning any reason.

Permanent Secretary

Applications are invited for entry into the Carnegie School of Home Economics to pursue studies in the following programmes:

The Spotlight Initiative is a global partnership between the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU) to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls in support of the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development. It was launched in September 2017 by the UN Secretary-General and the EU High Representative and Vice President (HRVP). The 500 million Euro Initiative provides a model for partnerships with donors, civil society, and the UN to deliver on the SDGs in a comprehensive manner leveraging comparative expertise. SDG 5 and the achievement of gender equality are placed at the centre of efforts (alongside Goal 16) with the aim to provide an enabling environment for the implementation of all goals.