Associate National Project Officer (SEL & Digital Pedagogy)

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Overview

Lead training programs for teachers in digital pedagogies.

You have:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree) in education, psychology, behavioural science neuroscience/cognitive science, or related discipline
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in working with educators in delivering online and in-person education programmes
• Good knowledge of Hindi and English
• Ph.D. in education, psychology, neuroscience/cognitive science, or related discipline (desirable)
• Professional experience within an international environment/United Nations Agency and experience working in a multidisciplinary team (desirable)
• Working knowledge of other UNESCO Official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, and Russian) (desirable)

Contract

This is a G-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 4 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-4 contracts.

**OVERVIEW** ------------ Grade : Level 4 (Equivalent to NOB) Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station: New Delhi Job Family: Education Type of contract : Service contract Duration of contract : 1 year Renewable Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 3-March-2023 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism ***Only nationals of India are eligible to apply.*** ***Duration of contract: One (1) year, with the possibility of an extension subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory performance.*** **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- The UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) is UNESCO’s first education-related category 1 institute in the Asia and the Pacific region towards the development and promotion of new approaches to education for a more peaceful and sustainable world. The Institute is a globally regarded centre of excellence for research and implementation of socio-emotional learning (SEL) through innovative digital pedagogies empowered by Artificial Intelligence. Under the overall authority of the Director and direct supervision of the Senior Programme Officer of the Institute, the incumbent will serve as “Associate National Project Officer (SEL and Digital Pedagogy)” and will be responsible for the following duties Long Description ---------------- **Duties and Responsibilities** - Develop the design, structure, and assessments of a Training of Teachers (TOT) programme for governments to build teacher capacity for digital pedagogies. - Deliver the training programme on Framerspace, MGIEP's indigenous online training platform, to train teachers. - Modify and adapt online courses to suit in-person training where appropriate and develop micro courses. - Develop a monitoring and assessment framework to evaluate master training efficacy and course indicators of success, design workshop experiences, and handhold teachers during scaling and classroom use. - Conduct research and analysis to identify trends to improve the offerings of the courses and in-person training to measure efficacy and highlight gaps for improvement. - Keep up with the latest trends in digital courses and general trends in the field of digital pedagogy to improve the offerings of the institute. - The Project Officer will also be required to continuously improve and upgrade content and assessment of MGIEP courses including the digital teacher course on Framerspace and thus be well-trained in digital pedagogies themselves. - Any other related task as assigned by the supervisor/ Director. **Position-Related Skills and competencies** - Competence and familiarity with digital pedagogies and universal design for learning. - Substantial experience in online course development and digital instructional design. - Good knowledge of programme, project, and event management. - Excellent communication and writing skills in English for academic and professional purposes. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral). - Global teamwork experience and ability to work in a multicultural environment. - Developed interpretive and conceptualization/formulation ability - The ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and cope with rapidly changing and pressurized circumstances - Excellent IT skills, in particular, MS Office applications. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Communication (C) Accountability (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- **Education Qualification** - Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree) in education, psychology, behavioural science neuroscience/cognitive science, or related discipline **Work Experience** - Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in working with educators in delivering online and in-person education programmes and/or working with education and/or other social sector ministries in government. - Driving evidence-based education programmes with impact orientation on scale. **Languages** - Good knowledge of Hindi and English. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- **Education** - Ph.D. in education, psychology, neuroscience/cognitive science, or related discipline. **Work Experience** - Professional experience within an international environment/United Nations Agency and Experience working in a multidisciplinary team. **Languages** - Working knowledge of other UNESCO Official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, and Russian). **BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS** ----------------------------- Remuneration: As full consideration for the tasks or duties performed by the Contract Holder under the terms of this contract, UNESCO shall pay the Contract Holder upon certification that the tasks or duties have been satisfactorily performed: an amount of **145958 INR** per month. In addition, and upon proof of enrolment in a private scheme, **up to a maximum of** 10% of base salary shall be added to the Contract Holder’s remuneration if he/she is covered under a local pension scheme, and **up to** a maximum of 5% of net base salary if he/she is covered by local medical insurance. If the SC holder’s pension and medical insurance contribution is lower than 10% and 5% respectively of his/her salary, UNESCO pays the actual amount of the contributions. If the contribution paid by the SC holder is higher than 10% for pension and 5% for medical respectively then the amount will be limited to 10% and 5% maximum. The amounts of the Organization's contributions may vary from month to month depending on the fluctuating rates of the local public or private medical insurance and pension schemes. **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the [ UNESCO careers website.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) No modifications can be made to the application submitted. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. **Footer** ---------- *UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States ([last update here](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution)) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.* *UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.*

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