Consultancy - Learning Specialist/Instructional Designer - HRC - Home-based, with the possibility of traveling to Copenhagen - 200 days - Part time

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, care

How can you make a difference?

Purpose of Activity/Assignment: Under the supervision of the Learning and Development Specialist in the Supply Community Learning and Development Team, the Consultant will perform the design and development of online and distance learning courses, their integration on Agora, and other tasks related to the support of end-users and subject matter experts, as needed. (S)he will also support the creation and the delivery of live sessions as appropriate, promoting best practices in the design and delivery of online and blended learning activities. Additionally, the consultant will support the coordination of learning initiatives, prepare reports on the learning programmes, end evaluate /assess learning programmes and initiatives. Finally, the consultant will provide expert advice to internal clients regarding the production of learning initiatives, training needs assessments, and specific learning strategies.

Scope of work Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the consultant will be responsible for the following activities:

Management of e-learning projects 1. Ensure overall project management, including communication, timeline management, quality, and scope control (content, budget, timelines, and objectives).

Coordination of e-learning content production and e-learning content finalization 2. Support and coordinate Supply Division Subject Matter Experts on the finalization of content suitable for e-learning design (e.g., examples, cases, good practices, testimonials) while maintaining and developing necessary processes, templates, standards, and guidelines/resources. 3. Advise subject matter experts on value-added course elements and multimedia object selection; plan and coordinate their production.

Rapid design of the e-learning modules 4. Design a conceptual framework for each course, specifying the course curriculum and organization of modules, and incorporate the reviews from the Subject Matter Experts. 5. Produce the first draft of each module to be shared with the experts and the L&D team. When appropriate, develop interactive elements internally using the LMS capabilities (e.g., for quizzes, discussions, or assignments) or software such as Articulate storyline, Rise, and video production tools such as Camtasia. 6. Coordinate the reviewing process between the different stakeholders, as appropriate. 7. Finalize the design of the e-learning modules, ensuring compliance with global UNICEF quality standards, quality assurance process, and accessibility guidelines (which will be provided to the consultant). 8. Manage and coordinate the translation, editing and proofreading processes.

Integration of the e-learning modules with complementing live activities (when appropriate) 9. Support the management, delivery, and/or recording of face-to-face events and webinars as a complement to the e-learning courses. 10. Facilitate face-to-face, virtual, and other learning events and conversations in support of learning, in close cooperation with subject matter experts. 11. Moderate social learning and facilitate discussions among participants or groups of colleagues or partners to maximise sharing of knowledge and experiences.

Learning paths on the Supply Community Learning Channel 12. Design and implement learning paths on the Supply Community Learning Channel on AGORA; identifying, organizing, and/or creating various activities and resources.

Monitoring and reporting 13. Prepare reports on learning programmes. 14. Evaluate and assess programmes and initiatives and suggest improvements when needed.

Expert advice on learning initiatives 15. Provide ad-hoc advice to subject matter experts and internal clients, on the design and development of learning initiatives, learning strategies, and training needs assessments.

Work Assignment Overview

Tasks/Milestone: Production of online learning courses Deliverables/Outputs: Four online self-paced courses published on AGORA, including videos if needed. Timeline: 30.04.2023

Tasks/Milestone: Quality assurance of translated online courses Deliverables/Outputs: Translated courses published on AGORA according to UNICEF quality standards Timeline: 30.04.2023

Tasks/Milestone: Design and coordinate least 3 live learning initiatives Deliverables/Outputs: Live learning initiatives launched successfully Timeline: 31.12.2022

Tasks/Milestone: Reporting on Supply Community learning initiatives Deliverables/Outputs: Reports on most strategic activities completed Timeline: 30.04.2022

Tasks/Milestone: Design of learning paths for the Supply Community Learning Channel on AGORA Deliverables/Outputs: Design completed and learning paths implemented on AGORA Timeline: 30.04.2023

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An Bachelors degree in Instructional design, adult learning, learning technologies, or online and distance education. Degrees in social science, design/media, arts/arts administration, and management (project management, human resources, business administration, etc.) are accepted if complemented by relevant on-the-job experience. Additional professional training and certifications are considered an advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in instructional design, learning technologies, and managing the full production cycle of e-learning courses. (Proven knowledge or experience of instructional design, instructional technologies, development processes, needs analysis).
• Experience in working with authoring tools, especially Articulate 360 (Storyline and RISE), and video-production tools.
• Experience in working with learning management systems as a solution to deliver e-learning, preferably experience with Totara and/or Moodle.
• Exposure to international professional contexts and/or multicultural environments within the United Nations Systems, preferably in UNICEF.
• Prior hands-on experience in innovative technologies and methodologies to support UNICEF's learning initiatives is desirable.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

EVALUATION PROCESS:

Qualified candidates are requested to submit:

1. Cover letter
2. Financial quote at a daily rate in US Dollars including all taxes
3. Highest Education Degree (scanned copy)
4. UN P11
5. Examples of previous, relevant work
6. At least 3 References from previous direct Supervisors ( email and phone contact if applicable)

Applications must be submitted through the UNICEF electronic application system by 25 May. Please indicate your availability and daily rate to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a daily rate will not be considered.

UNICEF considers best value for money as a criteria for evaluating potential candidates. As a general principle, the fees payable to a consultant or individual contractor follow the “best value for money” principle, i.e., achieving the desired outcome at the lowest possible fee. Please note that consultants and individual contractors are responsible for assuming costs for obtaining visas and travel insurance.

Successful applicants will be evaluated by the following criteria:

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (max. 75 points) Overall Response (25 points) Understanding of tasks, objectives and completeness and coherence of response Overall match between the TOR requirements and proposal Technical Capacity (50 points) Relevance of consultant’s experience with similar projects and as per required qualifications References FINANCIAL PROPOSAL (max. 25 points) Daily rate Relocation expenses Total estimated cost of contract (proposed contract fee only) FINANCIAL PROPOSAL - Weight Combined Score TOTAL SCORE (max. 100 points)

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.