Individual Consultancy: Digital learning and engagement expert consultant

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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, education

How can you make a difference?

Purpose of Activity/Assignment:

Under the supervision of the Chief of Education and SPRING, and in close coordination with the T4D, ADAP and Climate Change teams working on TalentBiz and possibly Yoma in the country office and the region, ensuring integration of a technology-based learning environment linking platforms like the Learning Passport, TalentBiz, Yoma and others (with off and on-line features) to provide a comprehensive educational experience that is accessible to adolescent and young people across the country. These platforms can work together to offer a range of learning opportunities, from self-paced courses to interactive community projects, all aimed at skill development and empowerment. With a focus on young people and continuous learning, such an environment can help bridge the gap between education and the evolving demands of the job market.

Scope of Work:

UNICEF, together with its partners, including the Government, is working to provide adolescents and young people, particularly those that are currently out of school, with foundational, live and technical skills to ensure their preparedness for active citizenship and earning a livelihood. In addition, UNICEF developed a platform “TalentBiz” that facilitates access of young people to information about job opportunities.

The consultant is expected to conduct all above work in close coordination with the relevant staff from different sections in Maputo and field offices as well as with government and non-governmental counterparts, under the overall guidance and supervision of the Education Chief based in Maputo.

Work Assignment Overview:

Deliverables/Outputs 1: Detailed action plan and timeline for the execution of the ToRs.

Timeline: 2 weeks after signing of contract (end August) – 5 days

Deliverables/Outputs 2: Proposed design for the digital learning eco-system.

Timeline: End November (25 days)

Deliverables/Outputs 3: Platform created

Timeline: End February (30 days)

Deliverables/Outputs 4: Platform adjusted based on the testing result

Timeline: End February (30 days)

Deliverables/Outputs 5: Plan for roll-up and scale up scale up prepared

Timeline: End February (30 days)

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

• A first University Degree in Information Communication Technology or related fields *A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
• At least five years of relevant work experience related to technology-based applications for learning and engagement (similar assignments) – preferably in the region.
• Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required
• Technical Proficiency Understanding of digital platforms and ability to navigate, integrate, and troubleshoot them.
• Instructional Design: Knowledge of creating educational content that is engaging and effective for digital formats.
• Project Management: Skills to oversee the development and implementation of the learning environment.
• Collaborative Skills: Ability to work with various stakeholders including educators, students, and technical teams.
• Innovative Thinking: Willingness to embrace new technologies and methodologies for enhancing learning experiences.
• Problem-Solving: Aptitude for addressing challenges that arise during the integration of different platforms and technologies.
• Communication: Clear and effective communication to facilitate the use of the platforms by all users.
• Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated with the latest educational technology trends and practices.
• Fluency in English and Proficient in Portuguese - Ability to both talk and write at proficient level is an asse is an asset.

The detailed consultancy terms of reference are downloadable via this link ToR for Individual Consultant_EcoL2EsystemWord.pdf

If interested and available to undertake the individual consultancy, please submit your application online and attach the required documents including an all-inclusive financial proposal.

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.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

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.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.