The Co-operative Republic of Guyana has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA), and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to the hiring of a Social Development Specialist who will be responsible for ensuring that Project activities are meeting the social requirements, especially as spelt out in the Indigenous Peoples Plan (IPP), posing low social risks, and complying with the World Bank’s safeguards policies.

The Ministry of Education, Guyana Education Sector Improvement Project (GESIP) now invites suitably qualified persons to fill this vacancy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as sociology, social works, anthropology, social development, or a related social science;
• At least five years of experience in Social Development and Social Protection;
• Knowledge in and familiarity with handling social aspects of projects, including social assessments, community consultations and indigenous communities;
• Fluency in English and good communication, report writing and presentation skills.

A detailed Terms of Reference is available upon request via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae should be submitted no later than Friday, January 28, 2022, addressed to:

Project Coordinator
Guyana Education Sector Improvement Project
Ministry of Education
109 Barima Avenue, Bel Air Park
Georgetown, Guyana
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The Co-operative Republic of Guyana has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA), and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to the hiring of a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer who will be responsible for the overall monitoring and evaluation of the Project.

The Guyana National Commission for UNESCO is making a Call for Proposals under its Participation Programme for the 2022/2023 biennium.

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.

- Join our team now! Help to improve Gender Sensitive Standards for Schools here in Guyana

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.

List of Junior Vacancies - Board Secondary Schools.