Consultant - ICT in Education; Section for Inclusive Quality Education (IQE)

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Field Office Duty Station: Bangkok Job Family: Programme Coordination Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Bangkok Time) : 26-JAN-2022 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- 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. Long Description ---------------- 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. **SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT** --------------------------- 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. 1.1 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: 1. a. Enhancing National Capacity to Foster Digital Citizenship Education in Asia Pacific’ (Jan 2023); 2. b. ICT component of the project ‘Transforming Teachers’ Capacities in ICT in Education in Lao PDR’ (April 2022). 1. 1.2 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. 1.3 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: 1. a. Coordinating development of background paper on digital transformation in education and the facilitation of sessions/panels/expert meetings as required for the Asia-Pacific Regional Ministerial Conference 2022; 2. b. Central Asia Symposium on ICT in Education 2022. 1. 1.4 Develop a resource mobilization strategy for ICT in education and the digital learning agenda and seek out potential regional and sub-regional donors and partners, with focus on scaling up projects and developing new project proposals that strengthen the Section’s work on inclusive digital transformation in education, systems-level strengthening, teacher development and digital citizenship skills development; 2. 1. 1.5 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; 2. 1. 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. 1.7 Maintain and update various ICT in Education websites, with a focus on content and usability; 2. 3. 1.8 Coordinate and provide inputs to knowledge creation activities including reports, policy guides, publications, and presentations; 4. 5. 1.9 Manage the tasks and performance of external consultants, project/programme assistants, interns or volunteers and provide guidance and support; 6. 7. 1.10 Undertake any other task involving inputs related to ICT in education as directed by the Chief of Section. 8. 9. In line with UNESCO’s overall gender mainstreaming strategy, the contractor is expected to integrate a gender perspective in all activities and apply gender analysis and mainstreaming concepts whenever feasible. **DELIVERABLES AND TIMEFRAME** ------------------------------ ***Deliverables*** Each month, a monthly activity completion report will be required along with relevant necessary programme documents. Specific deliverables are spelt out below: Deliverable Tentative Submission Date \* Monthly Report February 2022; Draft of at least one project proposal and list of potential partners/donors. 28 February 2022 \* Monthly Report March 2022; Mapping of relevant partners of the Global Education Coalition and their business model. 31 March 2022 \* Monthly Report April 2022; Summary report from CASIE 2022; Proposal of possible contributions of the Global Education Coalition to the region/sub-region to strengthen digital policies and learning. 30 April 2022 \* Monthly Report May 2022; Review of background paper for APREMC-II undertaken in the area of digital and blended learning. 31 May 2022 \* Monthly Report June 2022; Final project proposal developed, ready for submission to a donor. 30 June 2022***Timeframe*** 1 February to 30 June 2022 (5 months). ***Payment Schedule*** Upon submission of a monthly activity completion report, not later than the end of the month. **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) **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- ***Education*** An advanced university degree in the field of education technology, distance education, Information and communication technology (ICT), digital and computer sciences, social sciences, or related areas. A bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years of relevant work experience in the field could be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree. ***Work experience*** - Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experiences in the field of education technology/ICT in education, distance education, resource mobilization and partnership development and other relevant areas 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. ***Language*** - Fluency in English. Excellent drafting skills in English. **APPLICATION PROCESS** ----------------------- Interested individuals are invited to submit to UNESCO Bangkok office the specific requirements as below through [careers.unesco.org](https://career2.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=10801&company=unesco) : - 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** The complete application shall be submitted on or before 26 January 2022, 17:00 Bangkok time. **Note:** - Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are able to inform only the successful candidate(s) about the outcome or status of the selection process. - **Please submit your application through SuccessFactors. Only if you are unable to attach requirements in system, please inform us at [[email protected]](http://[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.

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