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For every child, education  

UNICEF Mozambique’s education program aims to drive the Transformative education agenda using a three-tier approach that involves i) advocacy, strategy development, partnership and capacity building, and ii) testing out of options to pave the way for opportunities at scale, with the aim to create a flexible education system with multiple pathways to ensure quality education for all and iii) build capacity of key stakeholders for future sustainable introduction of EdTech.

How can you make a difference? 

Purpose of Activity/Assignment: The focus of this consultancy is to design, monitor and implement a sustainable and affordable model for the use of digital learning into primary schools (focusing on adaptive learning, skills acquisition and monitoring learning progress).

Scope of Work and tasks

Primary schools in Mozambique face significant challenges, including limited resources and overstretched capacities, which hinder the acquisition of basic foundational skills among students. This consultancy aims to design and test scalable digital learning models to improve educational outcomes in these settings.

Deliverables/Outputs:  Inception report

Timeline: 15 August – 15 September (10 days)  

Estimate Budget: 25%

Deliverables/Outputs:  Implementation strategy for pilot testing including educational contents developed

Timeline: 1 September – 15 December (35 days)

Estimate Budget: 30%

Deliverables/Outputs: Pilot implemented in 100 schools

Timeline: 15 Febr – 15 May (45 days)

Estimate Budget: 30%

Deliverables/Outputs: An agreed plan for scaled up roll-out

Timeline: 10 days

Estimate Budget: 15%

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

• A Minimum bachelor's degree in education technology, Instructional Design and/or Learning Technology or related studies (Master’s is asset. 
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS): Familiarity with platforms like Moodle, Blackboard, or Canvas
• Knowledge of Instructional Design Models: Understanding models like ADDIE, SAM, or Bloom's Taxonomy as well as measuring/monitoring learning process (individual level)
• Proficiency in Digital Learning Tools: Skills in using tools like e-learning software, video editing, and interactive content creation
• Experience with managing similar projects of at least 5 years
• Familiarity with the educational challenges in developing countries.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset. 
• Fluency in English is required and Proficient in Portuguese (Ability to communicate at working level).  ToR for Individual Consultant_Digital Learning.docx

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The consultant should include all travel costs in their proposal

Applicants are asked to stipulate all-inclusive fees, including lump sum travel and subsistence costs, as applicable.

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

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Remarks:  

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

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