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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, promote lifelong learning opportunities 

How can you make a difference? 

1. Namibia Learning (NaLP) Platform Deployment: Support UNICEF Namibia in the rapid deployment of the Learning Passport Platform for MEIYSAC.
2. Technical Adaptation: Provide technical assistance to adapt the platform to the local context, explore integration opportunities with existing platforms, curate content, engage stakeholders, and report regularly to MEIYSAC, UNICEF Namibia Country Office and regional/global teams.
3. Content Development and Curation: Develop new and contextualize existing content relevant to MEIYSAC and young people's priorities, focusing on employability skills and others as co-created with young people.
4. Offline Roll-Out: Lead the implementation of the offline Learning Passport, in coordination with regional/global Learning Passport teams and supported by UNICEF and Ministry staff.
5. Learning Pathways: Develop learning pathways within the platform to guide learners and support educational and career transitions.
6. Promotion and Launch: Support the MEINSAC in creating a promotion plan, launching the platform with relevant stakeholders, especially young people.
7. User Support: Provide technical and functional support to Learning Passport users and MEIYSAC staff as needed.
8. Skills Training Content Refinement: Refine existing skills training content and share with MEIYSAC for delivery and scaling.
9. Skills Training Workshops: Offer structured, age-appropriate training for out-of-school adolescents and youth and facilitate workshops in collaboration with MEIYSAC.
10. Capacity Building: Provide technical assistance and capacity building on skills development in selected regions (Omaheke and Kavango East) where required.
11. Mentoring Framework: Establish and implement a mentorship framework for youth in partnership with MEIYSAC.
12. Regional Support: Conduct field visits to selected regions (Omaheke and Kavango East once per quarter for a period of 1-2 weeks) to assist with the implementation of skills development programmes.
13. Reporting and Documentation: Document lessons learned, collect impact stories, and submit timely and relevant progress and final reports.

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

• An advanced university degree (Master’s) in Skills Development, ICT for Development, Social Sciences, Youth Development, Project Management or related field.
  *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. 
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in digital learning platforms or youth programming.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset. 
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a local language is an asset. 

1. At least 5 years’ experience in managing projects of this nature is required.
2. Experience in managing complexes involving many stakeholders and good technical understanding with digital learning systems/platforms.
3. Demonstrated experience in using technology for development and providing skills training to young people.
4. Demonstrated experience in content development and in designing interactive content for digital learning will be an added advantage.
5. Strong communication, presentation, facilitation and written skills.
6. Familiarity with Namibian education and youth sector is an asset.
7. Relevant experience working with MEIYSAC, learning institutions, UNICEF or other international organizations on similar assignments and knowledge would be an asset.
8. Previous UN experience will be an added advantage.

• Educational background 30 
• Relevant work experience 45

B) Financial Proposal (e.g. maximum of 25 Points)

• Sound financial proposal 25

How to Apply

• A cover letter, no longer than 1 page, and curriculum vitae showing how the consultant meets the required qualifications, experience, and expertise.
• Technical Proposal demonstrating the consultant’s understanding of the Terms of Reference (ToRs), the proposed methodology/approach, and timelines for the respective deliverables.
• A financial proposal/budget in line with tasks/activities to be carried out. The financial proposal should include all costs associated with the assignment.

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 | 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 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.