International Consultant for pedagogical guidance

Provide pedagogical guidance for blended learning material development

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UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

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Application deadline 2 years ago: Thursday 8 Feb 2024 at 04:59 UTC

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Overview

Provide pedagogical guidance for blended learning material development

You have:

An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in a subject closely related/relevant to social sciences or education is required.
A first level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional working experience in the field of pedagogy and education is required.
Fluency in English, with excellent drafting and communication skills, is required.
Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

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Result of Service

Develop efficient pedagogical guidelines and other materials related to the delivery of blended learning. Provide pedagogical guidance to counterparts for the development of blended learning;

Work Location

Home-based & Headquarters Vienna

Expected duration

01.03.-31.08.2024

Duties and Responsibilities

The role of the Consultant will be to provide substantive support to the Programme Management Unit in the following tasks:

(i) To contribute to the overall implementation of the programme throughout its deliveries.

(ii) To provide pedagogical guidance to counterparts in the creation of new capacity-building activities.

(iii) To develop efficient pedagogical guidelines and other related materials related to the delivery of blended learning.

(iv) To contribute to the development of storyboards by providing pedagogical inputs.

(v) To monitor, assess, identify solutions and report in which way the implementation of the project can be improved and assist the Programme Coordinator and the Programme Officer responsible for production in developing new innovative pedagogical strategies and technologies.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in a subject closely related/relevant to social sciences or education is required. A first level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional working experience in the field of pedagogy and education is required. Demonstrated experience in communication, organization and innovation is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English, with excellent drafting and communication skills, is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you created educational materials for a blended learning environment?	This question assesses your practical experience in developing blended learning materials.	Provide specific examples that highlight your process and the outcomes achieved.
How do you ensure that educational guidelines are aligned with pedagogical best practices?	The interviewer wants to understand your approach to maintaining standards in educational practices.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of a successful capacity-building activity you have implemented. What was your role?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What innovative pedagogical strategies do you find most effective when delivering online content?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle feedback or criticism regarding your educational materials?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.