Legal Framework Specialist

The technical assistance will carry out 12 key activities culminating in a proposal related to the curricular harmonization of undergraduate programs in Angola, to be considered by MESCTI (the beneficiary) and other key stakeholders. This mission will be developed in two phases: phase 1 (inception) with 5 activities and phase 2 (development) with 7 activities.

Phase 1 (Inception) will include the following activities:

(i) Study of the existing guidelines and policies in Angola related to curricular harmonization;
(ii) Conducting a thorough survey of the work carried out by the eight (8) National Curricular Committees;
(iii) Development of the work plan for phase 2;
(iv) Preparation of the inception report;
(v) Organization of a workshop with the eight (8) National Curricular Committees.

Phase 2 (Development) will include the following activities:

(i) Drafting the preliminary versions of the Curricular Plans for programs in each of the 8 domains;
(ii) Development of a best practices guide;
(iii) Creation of an action plan;
(iv) Organization of four (4) seminars (duration to be determined);
(v) Preparation of the final report for phase 2 (development);
(vi) Organization of a workshop to validate the produced documents; and
(vii) Development of the final versions of the Curricular Plans, Best Practices Guide, Action Plan, and Final Report for phase 2.

It is recommended to review the attached terms of reference.

REQUESTED PROFILE

Legal Framework Specialist

• Requirements:
  • Clear expertise in Angola's educational legislation.
  • Proven experience in analyzing regulations and policies in the higher education system.
  • Demonstrated ability to ensure legal compliance in curricular harmonization proposals.
  • Experience in education-to-employment projects, labor markets, and youth will be highly valued.
  • Experience working in Angola will be highly valued.
  • Proficiency in Portuguese.