Consultant - ICT in Education

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Field Office Duty Station: Bangkok Job Family: Education Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 23-JUL-2021 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE** ---------------------------- Established in 2002, the ICT in Education Programme at UNESCO Bangkok assists 46 Member States across the region to harness the potential of ICT to contribute to the achievement of quality and inclusive lifelong learning opportunities for all. It envisions to bring about a new culture of learning through mainstreaming ICT-enabled innovations. It focuses on the following four areas for 2020: 1) policy advice for the Member States to facilitate the integration of ICT in their education system; 2) supporting teacher development for the ICT-pedagogy integration; 3) promoting digital citizenship, and 4) research and knowledge sharing on the current issues in ICT in education to better inform educational policy development. The COVID-19 crisis has given rise to the increased use of ICT for provisioning education through blended, distance and online learning modalities. Digital technologies in education are now seen as a necessity and no longer a choice. At the same time, the pandemic has accentuated the digital divide, creating the need for strategic transformation of the education system to ensure digital and hybrid learning for all, including through integration/strengthening of ICTs in education policies, plans, and budgets, reskilling and upskilling of teachers, training of school management, identification and use of high-quality digital solutions and digital skills development of learners, especially for marginalized populations. Appropriate and timely support to governments in their digital transformation of education systems could accelerate the recovery process and building back better to achieve the Education 2030 agenda. This includes supporting governments in the short-term (in response to immediate needs emerging from the crisis) and in the long-term (accelerating the path towards the use of technologies to enable accessible, inclusive, and quality education). It also includes strategic partnerships with the private sector and providers to support governments in this area. **MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau for Education, the direct supervision of the Chief of Section Inclusive Quality Education (IQE), and the daily guidance of the Team Leader of Education Planning and Management (EPM), the Individual Specialist shall be responsible for supporting the implementation of the biennium programme activities and projects on ICT in education. This includes providing technical support on ICT in education policy development and planning and developing new projects and partnerships that support development in the digital learning era. Specifically, the incumbent will perform the following duties: 1.1 Manage and coordinate the implementation and successfully complete ongoing capacity-building projects in ICT in education including the preparation of all relevant and required final reporting to the Donor, namely: a. ICT to Achieve SDG4 in South Asia (November 2021) b. Innovative Financial Planning in Technology-Enabled Education to Achieve SDG 4 in Asia-Pacific (November 2021) 1.2 Manage and finalize the ICT component of the project ‘Transforming Teachers’ Capacities in ICT in Education in Lao PDR’ (December 2021) including the preparation of all relevant and required final reporting to the Donor. 1.3 Manage and coordinate the implementation of the ongoing project ‘Enhancing National Capacity to Foster Digital Citizenship Education in Asia Pacific’. 1.4 Organize, coordinate and facilitate national workshops, manage and monitor project budgets, resource allocation, prepare project monitoring reports, maintain continuous communication with partners, UNESCO offices, national stakeholders, and donor relations, develop project communication materials, briefs, and manage project external evaluations, etc. 1.5 Maintain and update various ICT in Education websites, with a focus on content and usability. Long Description ---------------- 1.6 Provide technical support, strategic direction and feedback to beneficiary countries’ development and implementation of ICT in education policies, plans and strategies and budgeting; in particular, provide advisory services to Member States’ COVID-19 policy response related to online distance learning, digital skills, and other ICT in education matters; 1.7 Develop a funds mobilization strategy for ICT in education and the digital learning agenda and seek out potential donors and partners including from the private sector for projects/programmes at regional or sub-regional level in the AP region. 1.8 Identify opportunities to scale up projects and develop new project proposals that expand on UNESCO’s work on digital transformation in education, ICT in education policy, innovative financing, and digital citizenship skills development, including project proposal development and resource mobilization. 1.9 Conceptualize and undertake preparatory work for regional and sub-regional meetings and conferences on ICT in Education within the framework of SDG4-Education 2030 implementation, including the development of background papers and the facilitation of sessions/panels/expert meetings as required; 1.10 Provide technical support to regional/sub-regional initiatives on ICT in education are required; Long Description ---------------- 1.11 Identify and facilitate partnerships including through the Global Education Coalition to support the strengthening of digital and blended learning in Member States in the region. This includes mapping and analyzing the business model and offer of the different partners within the framework of the partnership and matching it with the needs of the region/countries; 1.12 Coordinate and provide inputs to knowledge creation activities including reports, policy guides, publications, and presentations; 1.13 Manage the tasks and performance of external consultants, project/programme assistants, interns or volunteers and provide guidance and support; 1.14 Undertake any other task involving inputs related to ICT in education as directed by the Chief of Section. In line with UNESCO’s overall gender mainstreaming strategy, the incumbent is expected to integrate a gender perspective in all activities and apply gender analysis and mainstreaming concepts whenever feasible. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Accountability (C) Communication (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). **Deliverables** Each month, a monthly activity completion report will be required along with relevant necessary programme documents. Specific deliverables are spelt out below. **Timeframe** 1 August to 31 December 2021 (5 months) **Payment Schedule** Upon submission of a monthly activity completion report, not later than end of the month. **Timeline** **Deliverables** **Last day for submission** 1 Monthly Report August 2021 Draft of at least one project proposal and list of potential partners/donors 31 August 2021 2 Monthly Report September 2021 Mapping of relevant partners of the Global Education Coalition and their business model 30 September 2021 3 Monthly Report October 2021 Proposal of possible contributions of the Global Education Coalition to the region/sub-region to strengthen digital policies and learning; 31 October 2021 4 Monthly Report November 2021 Final reports of projects under 1.1 prepared and submitted to the Donor Initial preparatory activities for APREMC-II undertaken in the area of digital and blended learning; 30 November 2021 5 Monthly Report December 2021 Final project proposal developed, ready for submission to a donor; Final report on the ICT component under 1.2 prepared and submitted to the Donor 31 December 2021 **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- **Education:** An advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent and above) in the field of education technology, distance education, Information and communication technology (ICT), digital and computer sciences, social development, or related areas. **Language:** Fluency in English. Excellent drafting skills in English. **Work experience:** - Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experiences in the field of education technology/ICT in education, distance education, of which at least one year at the regional/international level; - Experiences in ICT in education policy issues, national policy development, costing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. - Demonstrated experiences in project management, implementation and monitoring. - Experiences in managing and coordinating research, particularly multi-country, comparative research projects - Developing content for workshops and facilitating training for education officials and stakeholders. **Skills and Competencies:** - Proven conceptual and analytical skills, - Demonstrated ability to provide advice and technical support on education policy, strategic planning and monitoring and evaluation. - Demonstrated skills in stakeholder engagement and partnerships - Comfortable with working in a multicultural work place, solid team skills. - Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills. - Proven capacity to build and maintain effective partnerships inside and outside the organization. **APPLICATION PROCESS** ----------------------- Interested individuals are invited to submit to UNESCO Bangkok office the specific requirements as below through careers.unesco.org: - An up-to-date CV stating details of educational qualifications, work experience, including prior experience of similar work - A list of past similar work or reports/publications written with hyperlinks to access such paper if they are available online or samples of such papers if they are only available offline. - A brief proposal (1-2 pages) discussing the approach/methodology to undertake the assignment and the **proposed fee** **Note: Please put your application through Success Factor. Only if you are unable to attach requirements above in system, please inform us at [email protected]** **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 applies a zero tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieve and sustain 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. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities, as well as nationals from non-and under-represented Member States [(last update here)](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution) 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.