International Consultancy Situation Analysis and Action Plan for Early Childhood Care and Education

The consultancy involves conducting a targeted Situation Analysis of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) services for children aged 0–3 in Uzbekistan and developing a prioritized Action Plan to support the expansion of equitable, quality, and sustainable services. The work supports the National Early Childhood Development Strategic Framework 2026–2030 and integrates with broader early childhood development interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a targeted Situation Analysis (SITAN) of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) services for children aged 0–3 in Uzbekistan.
• Develop a prioritized Action Plan to support the expansion of equitable, quality, and sustainable ECCE services.
• Assess how ECCE services for children aged 0–3 interact with broader early childhood development interventions including parenting support, health, nutrition, disability inclusion, and social protection services.
• Focus on interventions supporting children during the first 1,000 days of life.
• Support the implementation of the joint Smart-Ed project activities, supported by Islamic Development Bank, Global Partnership for Education and Arab Coordination Group.
• Work within the framework of the draft National Early Childhood Development Strategic Framework 2026–2030 developed by UNICEF and the Government of Uzbekistan.

Requirements

• Masters degree or higher in Early Childhood Development, Education, Social Policy, or related fields.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively relevant professional experience in Early Childhood Development (ECD)/Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) analysis, sector planning, strategy development, and policy advisory support, including specific experience related to children aged 0–3.
• Demonstrated experience conducting situation analyses, sector reviews, policy assessments, and development of strategic or operational action plans.
• Strong experience in data analysis, analytical reporting, and synthesis of quantitative and qualitative evidence.
• Demonstrated expertise in qualitative research methodologies and stakeholder consultations.
• Previous professional experience in Uzbekistan or Central Asia is considered a strong asset.
• Excellent analytical, conceptual, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong drafting and communication skills in English.
• Ability to translate analytical findings into operational and policy-oriented recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient English language skills.

Skills

• Early Childhood Development
• Early Childhood Care and Development
• Sector Planning
• Strategy Development
• Policy Advisory
• Situation Analysis
• Sector Review
• Policy Assessment
• Action Plan Development
• Data Analysis
• Analytical Reporting
• Qualitative Research
• Multi-Stakeholder Consultation
• Quantitative and Qualitative Synthesis
• Strategic Thinking
• Conceptual Thinking
• Drafting
• Policy Recommendations
• Stakeholder Engagement
• English

Languages

English