Digital Learning & ADT Consultant, APAC, OOI, CoE AP, Kathmandu, 12 months, Remote # 592326

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 Purpose of Assignment:

The UNICEF Learning Innovation Hub is seeking a consultant to support the implementation and scale-up of digital learning initiatives supporting the Center of Excellence in Bangkok, including UNICEF country programmes across the region, with a focus on the Learning Passport (LP) platform and the Accessible Digital Textbooks (ADT) initiative. UNICEF works with governments and partners to strengthen digital learning ecosystems that expand access to quality education for all children, particularly those who are marginalized, out of school, or affected by emergencies. Across Asia Pacific, UNICEF is supporting countries to deploy and scale digital learning platforms such as the Learning Passport, while advancing the Accessible Digital Textbooks Initiative to ensure inclusive and accessible learning materials for all learners, including children with disabilities. The Learning Passport supports national digital learning platforms that enable curriculum delivery, teacher professional development, and continuity of learning in both connected and low- and no-connectivity environments. The ADT initiative supports governments to develop accessible digital textbooks aligned with international accessibility standards and integrate them into national learning management systems. The consultant will provide technical guidance and targeted support for: (i) the implementation of the LP in Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan; (ii) the rollout of the Accessible Digital Textbooks initiative in Bhutan, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and other interested countries; and, (iii) technically support the Digital Education Specialist with facilitating regional knowledge exchange and respond to country technical assistance requests for the continuity of learning using the LP and other digital learning interventions for outof-school children, displaced children and children affected by climate and other emergencies. Working closely with COEs and global teams, the consultant will support the implementation, monitoring, and strengthening of digital learning programmes to expand inclusive and equitable learning opportunities across Asia-Pacific in support of Bangkok COE

Scope of Work:

The consultant will focus on the following key areas: For details, please see TOR.

• Learning Passport regional support:
• Accessible Digital Textbooks (ADT) rollout
• Digital learning support to Country Offices
• Regional coordination and technical collaboration
• Support to partnership-driven programme expansion
• Knowledge management and reporting
• International travel will be required to the countries of implementation:

If you would like to know more about this consultancy scope and expected deliverables, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0001725 TOR.pdf

Minimum requirements: (Years of Experience/ Knowledge/Expertise/Skills)

• Education: Master’s degree: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: education information technology, development studies, engineering, social sciences, or another relevant field.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of five years of professional experience in Technology for Development (T4D) and/or Information system development, including mobile and web-based applications, with the manifested capacity to manage programmes involving many stakeholders
• Experience with UNICEF global programmes such as Accessible Digital Textbooks (ADT) and the Learning passport an advantage (preferred). Experience working in and engaging with key markets in the region is   also preferred
• Experience in digital learning for Children with Disabilities.
• Experience managing user-driven design processes for UX/UI.
• Proven training and capacity-building skills for a range of stakeholders.   
• Good technical understanding and familiarity with LMS and authoring tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience in teaching with education technology/blended learning is considered an asset.
• Experience in accessible digital content creation is considered an asset.
• Experience working in a developing country is considered an asset.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility jobs-near-me.org UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal  TMC0001725 Financial proposal.docx

Remarks:  If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not visible on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies jobs-near-me.org UNICEF Careers.

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