Consultant - Partnerships and Community Mobilization

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VACANCY NOTICE NUMBER: VN22-2023-SF18691-IC-IQE ----------------------------------------------- **OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station: Bangkok Classification of duty station: \[\[filter12\]\] Standard Duration of Assignement : \[\[filter13\]\] 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) : 10-APR-2023 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- **Background:** The Section for Inclusive Quality Education (IQE) is one of the two education sections of UNESCO Bangkok that aims to enhance UNESCO Member States’ capacity to provide equitable, inclusive and quality basic education for all in the Asia-Pacific region. IQE is responsible for six programme areas, namely (i) Education 2030 regional coordination, (ii) education planning and management, (iii) basic education from early childhood to the secondary level, (iv) inclusive education and gender equality, (v) quality of education, and (vi) education for health and well-being. In line with UNESCO's global strategy, IQE is emphasizing gender mainstreaming in all of its programmes. This position is based in the Education for Health and Wellbeing Team (HWT/IQE) that coordinates UNESCO’s work on young people’s health and development issues and the promotion of safe, inclusive, gender-equitable, and health-promoting learning environments. The team provides technical assistance to national education authorities, regional partners and UNESCO field offices on strategic priority areas of school health and wellbeing. Priority areas include comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) and the promotion of safe, inclusive, gender transformative and health-promoting learning environments. Programme, policy and advocacy efforts are focused on COVID-19 education sector recovery and resilience and supporting national and global commitments in follow up to the September 2022, Transforming Education Summit (TES). The Education for Health and Well-being Team also collaborates with other UN agencies and partners on regional and national initiatives on these themes. For additional information, please visit: **Work assignment:** Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Bangkok, Asia and Pacific Bureau for Education, the overall supervision of the Chief of Unit for Inclusive Quality Education, and the direct supervision of the Regional Advisor on Education for Health and Well-being, the contractor will provide project support to the ongoing HWT/IQE activities, particularly on the following three main areas of focus: 1\) Support responsive, quality CSE for vulnerable learners both in and out of school 2\) Inter-agency collaboration and technical assistance to advance school health and learner well-being 3\) Mobilizing of youth and youth activists to partner with UNESCO in capacity building of youth LGBTIQ+ university networks for creating inclusive learning spaces 4\) Event management and promotion Long Description ---------------- Specifically, the contractor will perform the following tasks: **Support responsive, quality CSE for vulnerable learners both in and out of school** a) Draft a concept note for development of an e-learning module for orienting school heads and teachers on disability-inclusive CSE. **Inter-agency collaboration and technical assistance to advance school health and learner well-being** b) Support the planning and delivery of the Asia-Pacific regional launch in early June (dates TBC) of the Global Status report “Ready to learn and thrive: School health and nutrition around the world”. The launch event will be organized by UNESCO and other members of the Asia-Pacific Thematic Working Group on School Health, Nutrition and Well-being (TWG SHN &Well-being). Support includes: i) drafting a technical agenda and a PowerPoint presentation for a regional launch of the Global Status report “Ready to learn and thrive: School health and nutrition around the world”; ii) liaising with UNESCO HQs Section of Health and Education Team to support the customization of the global report’s findings with new data summaries specific to Asia-Pacific; and, iii) leading the drafting of promotional materials for the event, for dissemination via the public communication channels of UNESCO and its partners. c) Draft a joint workplan/content proposal (maximum 4 A4 pages) for immediate future collaboration between UNESCO and YouthLead, as partners in the Asia-Pacific Inter-Agency Task Team (IATT) on Young Key Populations in the AIDS response, for UNESCO’s continued policy and programme support to well-being needs of this group. d) Provide technical inputs into the content and delivery approaches for a technical and capacity-building session on safe and enabling learning environments, with southeast Asia ministry of education representatives at a sub-regional workshop organized by IQE in May (dates TBC) in follow-up to the global Transforming Education Summit. **Mobilizing of youth and youth activists as to partner with UNESCO in capacity building of youth LGBTIQ+ university networks for creating inclusive learning spaces** e) Draft consultancy TORs to be advertised by HWT for recruiting in two Asian countries, a local, youth-led or youth-serving coordinator/local collaborating partner for the design and implementation of youth-led advocacy initiatives in university settings in to champion LGBTIQ+ learner inclusion. f) Update TORs to recruit youth leaders and activists working in LGBTIQ+ inclusion in learning settings, as members of a regional reference group to guide HWT’s multi-country work on this theme. **Event management and promotion** g) Draft communication materials (e.g., a web article and social media tiles, etc.) to commemorate the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), 17 May 2023. Long Description ---------------- **Expected Deliverables/Outputs** Deliverables Deadline for submission 1 - Draft concept note, agenda and UNESCO PPT for the TWG SHN &Well-being, Asia-Pacific regional launch event of the Global Status report on School Health - Draft content proposal for UNESCO-YouthLEAD collaboration - Sample communication materials developed to commemorate IDAHOBIT 2023 20 May 2023 20 May 2023 2 \- Draft youth-led consultancy TORs and draft TORs recruiting youth as members of a regional reference group \- Summary of technical inputs provided on the development of an e-learning module on disability-inclusive CSE \- Summary of technical inputs provided for the design and delivery of a session on safe and enabling learning environments in a TES follow-up workshop organized by IQE 12 June 2023 **Duration of contract:** The consultant will be required to work for an estimated period of max 36 consultancy days total across the period of six week between May 2023 and June 2023. **Location and Travel:** The consultant will be based in Bangkok, Thailand. The work may include incidental travel to participate in field work, workshops, or conferences; such travel will be governed by UNESCO’s travel policies for consultants. **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). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- • Advanced university degree or higher in social science, education, gender, communications, or other relevant field. • At least 3 years of relevant experience in project management, with thematic focus on one or more of the following: public education; social policy; education for health; public health; school health; sexuality education and meaningful youth engagement. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- • Previous experience working with socially vulnerable and marginalized communities, including young people, persons living with or affected by HIV and LGBTIQ+ persons. • Previous experience working in Asia and Pacific region. • Previous experience working with the UN/ multilateral/ bilateral institutions. Functional Competencies: • Strong experience in both quantitative and qualitative research, including analytical review and synthesis of research materials; • Excellent oral and writing skills in English, including writing technical reports and communication materials for both diverse and targeted audiences; • Excellent organisational skills; • Good computer skills; • Experience in producing corporate communication products; • Knowledge in the subject matter (education for health, school health, mental health, adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights, young people’s health and wellbeing etc.) • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure; Behavioural Competencies: • Ability to be flexible and respond to changes to text/layout as part of the review and feedback process; • Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate and work with diverse people and cultures; • Participate effectively in the team-based, information-sharing environment, collaborating and cooperating with others; • Ability to work independently on delegated tasks; • Focus on impact and results for the client. **APPLICATION PROCESS** ----------------------- Interested individuals are invited to submit to UNESCO Bangkok office the specific requirements through its Success Factors portal at careers.unesco.org. Interested candidates should click on “Apply Now” and download and complete the Employment History form (Word document) in ‘Employment History Form / My Documents’. Before uploading the document, at the end of the Word document, please insert the extra pages with the following required information: • Up-to-date C.V.; • A brief motivation letter; • Brief proposal on approach to carrying out the assignment (maximum 2, A4 pages) and the proposed fee total and daily rate; and • A sample of writing (a communications piece to promote an event or project). The complete application shall be submitted on or before 10 April 2023 (midnight Paris time) Notes: • Application documentation must include all required information as stated above to be considered as a complete application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. • 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 **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.