International Consultant for technical support for development of certificate and diploma programs for Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) (Open to Non-Myanmar Nationals Only)
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International Consultant for technical support for development of certificate and diploma programs for Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)
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Objectives of the consultancy:
This technical support will help MoSWRR and its collaborating ministries, the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health and Sports in developing a long term sustainable human resource development program to expand and maintain Early Childhood Intervention Services in Myanmar.
Technical support to the Pre- and In-Service Training Technical Working Group will also help link theory into practice and improve the quality of services provided by paraprofessionals and professionals
The following specific tasks are identified
1. Support development of online self-pace certificate program for ECI Paraprofessionals
2. Support development of face-to-face three-month certificate program for ECI Paraprofessionals
3. Support development of one-year post-graduate diploma program for ECI
4. Mentor and coach ECI trainers on specific thematic areas
Geographic Area:
Duty station will be Yangon with occasional visits to Nay Pyi Taw and pilot sites: Dagon East in Yangon Region, Monywa, and Chaung U in Sagaing Region, Pathein and Kangyidaunt in Ayeyarwaddy Region, Paung and Thathon in Mon State
Duration:
167 working days spread across 11.5 months (1st January 2021 to 15TH December 2021) of which 72 days are for work from home. 95 days are in-country working days. 85 days maximum is expected to be in duty station out of the in-country working days. The remaining days are estimated for visits to elsewhere (Nay Pyi Taw and pilot sites)
Maximum 3 in-country visits expected: between 1st Feb-Mid April, Mid-June-Mid September, and in Mid Oct-November. Travel to Myanmar will be subject to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Description of Assignment:
Task 1:
1.a. Review and finalize draft standards and competencies for paraprofessionals and professionals.
(Home base)
1.b. Create an online instructional module and handbook for paraprofessionals and professionals on how to develop a portfolio of ECI practice which provides evidence of knowledge and skills aligned with the required standards and competencies. Develop portfolio assessment rubric for paraprofessionals and professionals.
(Home base)
Deliverables 1:
1.a. Standards and competencies for ECI paraprofessionals finalized and submitted for Steering Committee approval.
1.b. Portfolio module, handbook and Portfolio assessment rubric developed for paraprofessionals and professionals.
Task 2:
2.Develop online, self-paced training modules for a paraprofessional certificate program linked to required competencies and standards based on mapping of existing training materials.
(Home base)
Deliverables 2:
2.Online self-paced Modules for paraprofessional certificate course developed. Report on delivery recommendations prepared.
Task 3.
3.Provide orientation training on participatory approaches to teaching and learning for paraprofessional certificate working group.
( 12 days In country)
Deliverables 3:
3.Report with recommendations for orientation training on participatory approaches
Tasks 4:
Supervise and support a technical working group’s development of a three-month face-to-face paraprofessional certificate program and ensure content is linked to required standards and competencies (180 hours of instruction and 180 hours practicum)
(20 days In country and 10 days Home base)
Deliverables 4:
4. Draft modules developed for three-month face to face paraprofessional certificate program with complete course outlines that are mapped to required standards and competencies. Certificate review framework developed.
Tasks 5
5.a. Supervise, support, monitor, evaluate, and provide recommendations for the improvement of the preliminary pilot offering of the face-to-face paraprofessional three-month certificate course through feedback, coaching, reflection, and evaluation.
(20 days In country and 10 days Home base)
5.b. Support revision of the pilot three-month paraprofessional certificate.
(Home base)
Deliverables 5:
5.a. Report on preliminary offering along with strengths and areas for improvement based on regular supervisory meetings and in-country observations and review.
5.b. Three-month certificate program for paraprofessionals finalized.
Tasks 6:
6.Co-create one-year post graduate ECI diploma content with curricula developers from two universities by explicitly linking content to required standards and competencies; sourcing reference materials; co-creating assessment of student learning; and building the capacity of lecturers to deliver the course.
(14 days In country and 4 days Home base)
Deliverables 6:
6.First draft of course outlines, content, reference materials, and assessments for one-year post graduate ECI diploma program developed and mapped to required standards and competencies.
Tasks 7:
7.Provide training of trainers on a.) Routine Based Interview (RBI) and b.) Hands in Hand module including collaborative coaching/supervision.
Two phased-trainings of 3 days each with practicum in between for each thematic area a and b
(In country)
Deliverables 7:
7.Report with recommendations for RBI, Hands in Hand training of trainers
Tasks 8:
8.Prepare final report with recommendations for follow-up.
(Home base)
Deliverables 8:
8.Final narrative report (20 pages) and PowerPoint with recommendations for follow-up for 1) online paraprofessional training; 2) pre-service paraprofessional three-month face-to-face certificate; and 3) one-year university face-to-face diploma course 4) in-service mentoring coaching of trainers.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
The consultancy is expected to be conducted by a qualified professional who has extensive experience using screening and assessment tools and who has experience starting up early child intervention training programs both online and also face to face in developing countries. At a minimum, the consultant is expected to meet the following qualifications:
- An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: sociology, child development, public health, family health, health or educational research, or other relevant technical fields;
- More than 7 years of experience in early childhood development programmes, preferably in the Asia Pacific Region or countries with a situation similar to Myanmar;
- Demonstrated expertise on setting up an early child intervention certificate and post graduate diploma training program for professionals and paraprofessionals both online and face to face;
- Demonstrate experience in capacity building of government officials and multidisciplinary teams including academic institutions;
- Experience working in Myanmar/ understand the context of Myanmar as an asset;
- Able to show examples of similar work done for past clients;
- Demonstrate ability to deliver on time and with exceptional results;
- Capable of working in sensitive situations and under tight deadlines;
The detail Terms of Reference here;
(2) TOR ECI Certificate and Diploma Programs 12thOctober2020~PTK~AAY~Clean.docx
The Expression of Interest form to complete and attach in the application here;
(2) Expression of Interest_ ECI Certificate Diploma (002)~Clean.doc
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
View our competency framework at
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
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.
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