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The UNICEF UniSat STEM Programme seeks an experienced partner in Uzbekistan to deliver an innovative STEM education initiative for girls aged 16–24. The programme combines online learning, nanosatellite building and coding, a practical stratospheric launch, scientific data analysis, and career development to strengthen girls’ participation in science and technology and promote gender equality.
UniSat is a hands-on STEM education programme designed to give young women in Uzbekistan practical experience in space science, engineering, coding, and data analysis.
The initiative responds to gender disparities in STEM education and employment by providing girls with access to technical training and real-world scientific experiences.
The programme also seeks to challenge gender stereotypes and social norms that can limit girls’ participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers.
The selected implementing partner will deliver a structured programme combining online STEM education, practical training, mentorship, and career development.
The programme consists of several stages.
Participants will complete a four-month online learning programme covering technical and career-oriented subjects.
The curriculum will include:
Technical webinars will provide participants with practical knowledge, while guest speakers will introduce participants to STEM careers and professional opportunities.
Top-performing participants will progress to a seven-day practical bootcamp.
During the bootcamp, participants will:
The practical component is intended to transform theoretical STEM learning into real-world technical experience.
The programme will conclude with a celebration event where participating girls present their mission findings.
This provides participants with an opportunity to demonstrate:
The UniSat programme has several specific participation and outcome targets.
The initiative expects:
These targets provide measurable indicators for evaluating the programme’s reach and impact.
The indicative budget for this partnership opportunity is:
USD 75,000
The selected partner will be responsible for delivering the programme within the available budget and achieving the expected results.
Applicants should therefore demonstrate strong programme management, realistic budgeting, and the ability to deliver both online and in-person activities.
The opportunity is intended for organisations with demonstrated experience delivering girls-focused educational, IT, or STEM programmes in Uzbekistan.
Eligible applicants should demonstrate:
Previous experience working as a UN or UNICEF implementing partner is considered an advantage during the selection process.
The direct beneficiaries are girls aged 16–24 living in Uzbekistan.
The programme is particularly focused on increasing their access to:
The wider objective is to contribute to greater gender equality in STEM education and employment.
Women and girls remain underrepresented in many science and technology fields.
Programmes such as UniSat can help address this gap by giving young women access to practical technical experience rather than limiting STEM education to classroom-based learning.
The programme combines STEM skills, space technology, hands-on experimentation, career guidance, and employability development.
The nanosatellite mission is particularly valuable because participants can apply engineering and coding concepts to a real scientific activity and produce evidence of their work through mission reports.
The selected organisation will need to coordinate and deliver the programme effectively.
Key responsibilities are expected to include:
The UniSat model follows a progression from broad participation to advanced practical experience.
The implementing partner promotes the programme and encourages girls aged 16–24 to apply.
The recruitment process should help achieve the target of at least 900 applicants.
Selected participants undertake the four-month online course.
Training covers technical STEM topics alongside career and employability skills.
The programme aims for at least 250 girls to complete the online course.
Participants who demonstrate strong performance can progress to the practical phase.
The strongest participants are selected for the seven-day in-person bootcamp.
The target is 20 top participants.
Participants receive hands-on experience with nanosatellite-related technology and launch nanosatellites into the stratosphere.
They then analyze the scientific information collected during the mission.
The participating girls prepare reports documenting the mission, findings, and scientific results.
The implementing partner supports connections between participants and technology or science companies.
The programme aims for at least five girls to secure internships or employment.
Participants present their mission findings during the programme’s final celebration event.
A strong applicant should demonstrate more than general experience in education.
The proposal should show proven expertise in girls-focused STEM and technology programming and the ability to deliver a technically demanding programme.
Important strengths include:
Potential applicants should avoid:
Organisations can strengthen their proposals by clearly demonstrating how they will achieve each programme target.
The proposal should explain:
UniSat is a UNICEF-supported STEM education initiative in Uzbekistan that gives girls aged 16–24 practical experience in space science, engineering, coding, nanosatellite technology, and scientific data analysis.
The programme targets girls aged 16–24 in Uzbekistan, with a particular focus on strengthening their participation in STEM education and careers.
The indicative budget for the partnership opportunity is USD 75,000.
The online component is designed as a four-month course covering technical STEM subjects, space science, engineering, coding, career development, and employability skills.
The programme expects 20 top participants to participate in the seven-day in-person bootcamp and nanosatellite mission.
The programme targets at least 900 applicants, 250 online course completers, 20 nanosatellite mission participants, and five girls securing internships or employment in science or technology companies.
Applicants should have relevant experience delivering girls-focused educational IT or STEM programmes, a qualified trainer team, and at least five years of continuous experience working across Uzbekistan. Previous experience as a UN or UNICEF implementing partner is also considered during selection.
The UNICEF UniSat STEM Programme provides an opportunity to strengthen STEM education and gender equality among girls and young women in Uzbekistan through practical exposure to space technology, coding, engineering, and data analysis. The selected implementing partner will be expected to combine strong educational delivery with technical expertise, participant recruitment, industry engagement, and measurable pathways toward internships and employment.
With an indicative budget of USD 75,000, the opportunity is best suited to an organisation with established STEM education experience in Uzbekistan, qualified trainers, strong programme management capacity, and the ability to deliver both online learning and hands-on nanosatellite activities.
For more information, visit UNICEF.
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