National Consultancy: Support the Content Development and operationalization of Digital Village in Sokoto, Nigeria

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, protection 

How can you make a difference? 

• Conduct an in-depth needs assessment, focusing on the specific priorities of stakeholders and understanding the educational, technological, and socio-cultural needs, of the target audience (out-of-school Adolescent girls and Almajiri), as well as priority areas of learning for the community and government.
• Install and configure all IT equipment, including computers, tablets, servers, and wireless broadband solutions.
• Integrate a Learning Management System (LMS) with existing Nigeria learning Passport (for tracking enrollment and course registration and completion) that supports multimedia content and real-time tracking of learner progress.
• Implement data protection and cybersecurity measures, as outlined in the security and privacy guidelines.
• Develop and localize a culturally relevant curriculum that includes digital literacy, foundational literacy and numeracy, vocational training, and life skills programs tailored to the needs of out-of-school Adolescent girls and Almajiri in Sokoto.
• Translate and adapt content to local languages (Hausa) and ensure it aligns with national education standards and cultural contexts.
• Pilot the curriculum and gather feedback and refine it based on learner and community inputs.
• Recruit and train facilitators and IT support staff.
• Provide comprehensive training programs covering digital literacy, pedagogical methods, IT maintenance,
• Develop context appropriate digital SBC approaches for Community engagement.

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

• Advanced University degree (Master/PG) in a relevant field of study (Computer sciences/management information System)
• A minimum of 8 years managing educational or technology projects with strong organizational skills.
• IT Infrastructure Specialists: A minimum of 5 years in setting up and managing IT systems and digital learning environments.
• Trainers and Instructors: A minimum of 5 years in delivering digital literacy and vocational training programs, with experience in underserved communities.
• Information Technology Practitioner: Must be a Chartered IT Practitioner (CITP) with the Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria) CPN.
• Strong analytical skills – references to previous work or institutions
• Previous experience with UNICEF or Recognised internation organization is an advantage.
• Fluency in English
• Excellent writing skills
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a local language is an asset. 

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 committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility jobs-near-me.org UNICEF.

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.

Remarks: 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

Individuals engaged under a consultancy 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 (if 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. 

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