National Consultant for Developing Online Self-Paced Course for Early Intervention for Parents and Caregivers, UNICEF, Myanmar (Open to Myanmar Nationals Only)
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Job no: 584753
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Yangon
Level: Consultancy
Location: Myanmar
Categories: Education, Early Childhood Development
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To develop online self-paced course for early intervention for parents/caregivers of children under five in Myanmar language
Scope of Work :
In the context of this assignment, the national consultant will have the following key tasks:
A. Review existing resources and materials
Conduct a thorough review of existing ECI training materials from UNICEF and other sources
Assesses the suitability and applicability of existing training materials
B. Adaptation and synthesis of the content
Collaborate with relevant experts to analyze the suitability of existing materials for the target audience and the context
Develop a clear plan for adapting and synthesizing the materials to align with the objectives of the course
Create a structural outline for the course content based on the adapted materials
C. Design and develop the course
Identify and work with an online course developer to design the online format, including its structure and layout including but not limited to identification of learning authoring tool (such as Articulate, iSpring, EasyGenerator, Genially Premium, etc.) to make the course simple, engaging, user-friendly, and easy to navigate
Create multimedia content that enhances the learning experience of the participants, including mapping competencies within the activities and assessments, gamification and interactivity, where needed, to ensure engagement and assess understanding of participants
D. Pilot the online course
Plan and conduct a pilot of the online self-paced course with a sample of participants
Collect feedback from participants, facilitators, and other relevant stakeholders
E. Finalize the course
Incorporate feedback and suggestions from the pilot phase to finalize the course
Create guide to assist parents/ caregivers to complete the course successfully
Note: The course is designed to be user-friendly for those with limited digital literacy, Myanmar language proficiency, or sensory impairments. Full scripts to be made available for narration
Total five modules to be included in this course (See annex 1 for draft titles of modules). Each module is limited to 30 minutes, and each clip or slide kept under two minutes to accommodate low-capacity devices and unreliable connectivity
All products are expected to include high-level quality graphics and audio visuals and commitment to ensuring compliance on gender sensitivity, inclusivity and accessibility
E-learning software license needs to be owned by the online course developer, and all native files will be sent to UNICEF upon completion of the project
Duty Station - Remote/Home-based
Duration of Assignment - 83 working days in 5 months
Description of Assignment
Tasks 1:
Review of existing training resources and materials
Conduct a thorough review of existing materials from UNICEF and other sources
Assess the suitability and applicability of existing materials
Deliverables 1:
5 working days
A report on the review of existing materials including an inventory of collected materials and an initial assessment of their suitability
Tasks 2:
Adaptation and synthesis of the existing materials
Collaborate with relevant experts to analyze the suitability of existing materials for the target audience and the context
Develop a clear plan for adapting and synthesizing the materials to align with the objectives of the course
Create a structured outline for the course content based on the adapted materials
Deliverables 2
10 working days
Adapted and synthesized course materials with a structured outline for the online course
Tasks 3:
Course design and development
Identify and work with an online course developer to design the online format, including its structure and layout including but not limited to identification of learning authoring tool (such as Articulate, iSpring, EasyGenerator, Genially Premium, etc.) to make the course simple, engaging, user-friendly, and easy to navigate
Create multimedia content that enhances the learning experience of the participants, including mapping competencies within the activities and assessments, gamification and interactivity, where needed, to ensure engagement and assess understanding of participants
Deliverables 3:
Deliverables can be submitted in 2 batches
Working days 45 days
Developed course framework, including a detailed course structure, learning outcomes, and a user-friendly course design using the identified learning authoring tool and get feedback from UNICEF
Multimedia content integrated into the course, including videos, animations, interactive quizzes, and other multimedia elements
Tasks 4:
Piloting of the online course
Plan and conduct a pilot of the online self-paced course with a sample of participants
Collect feedback from participants, and other relevant stakeholders
Deliverables 4:
Working days 3 days
Pilot report, including feedback analysis and proposed revisions for the course
Tasks 5:
Finalization of the course
Incorporate feedback and suggestions from the pilot phase to finalize the course
Create guide to assist parents/ caregivers to complete the course successfully
Deliverables 5:
Working days 15 days
Finalized online course including user guide
Tasks 6:
Prepare the final report
Deliverables 6:
Working days 5 days
Final report with lessons learnt and recommendations
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Education
Bachelor’s degree in child development, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Education, or another relevant field
Experience
At least 5 years of experience in the field of early intervention
Experience developing training courses for early intervention
Strong experience working with families
Experience facilitating online courses for participants with diverse background or limited educational level
Please ensure to complete and attach the following "Expression of Interest" form in your applications: 01102025 2. Expression of Interest (EOI)- ECI course.doc
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.
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