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For every child, the right to LEARN

How can you make a difference? 

Deliverables/Milestones:

1. Digital Learning Integration within the Friendly School Programme (Jan-Oct 2026, 53 working days)
   
   

1. Provide strategic technical advisory services to the Government of Poland on the Friendly School programme, with particular emphasis on digital pedagogy, innovative learning technologies, and evidence-based digital education strategies. (At least 30% of consultant time embedded in MoNE and/or ORE)
   
   
2. Facilitate high-level coordination meetings with the Educational Research Institute – National Research Institute (IBE-PIB), Education Development Center (ORE), Ministry of National Education, and civil society organizations to ensure systematic integration of UNICEF's digital resources, global expertise, and evidence-based practices across all programme components. (10 coordination meetings on monthly basis; 2 workshops conducted in Q2 and Q3 of 2026 with action points/ recommendations acted upon)
   
   
3. Develop a comprehensive technological roadmap for migrating UNICEF and partner-developed digital resources onto the ZPE (Integrated Educational Platform) governmental platform, ensuring seamless integration within the Friendly School Programme infrastructure.
   Roadmap drafted by October 2026, with milestones as below:
   
   Milestone 1: Initial Assessment and Stakeholder Engagement. Complete inventory of digital resources and conduct stakeholder consultations with ZPE platform administrators and Friendly School Programme coordinators (March 2026)
   
   Milestone 2: Technical Analysis and Gap Assessment. Assess resources against ZPE platform specifications and identify integration challenges and required modifications. (May 2026)
   
   Milestone 3: Roadmap Development and Validation. Develop detailed migration roadmap with timelines, integration protocols, and obtain stakeholder approvals. (June 2026)
   
   Milestone 4: Pilot Testing Framework. Design pilot testing strategy, establish success criteria, and develop contingency plans. (July 2026)
   
   Milestone 5: Final Roadmap Delivery. Finalize roadmap documentation, deliver training materials, and establish monitoring framework. (August 2026)
   
   
4. Lead the technical migration process of all UNICEF digital learning resources to the ZPE platform, ensuring quality assurance, accessibility standards, and user-centered design principles. (Migrate 60 e-learning resources by September 2026)
   
   
5. Establish sustainability frameworks to ensure all digital resources developed within the Friendly School programme remain technologically current, accessible, and pedagogically relevant for long-term utilization.
   Framework is in place by September 2026 with milestones as below:
   
   

        Milestone 1: Sustainability Framework Design. Develop comprehensive sustainability framework outlining maintenance protocols,            update cycles, and quality assurance standards for digital resources. (April 2026)

        Milestone 2: Technical Maintenance Plan. Establish technical maintenance protocols to ensure digital resources remain compatible            with evolving platform technologies and accessibility standards. (May 2026)

        Milestone 3: Pedagogical Review Mechanism. Create systematic review processes to assess and update content for continued                  pedagogical relevance and alignment with teachers training plans. (June 2026)

        Milestone 4: Long-term Monitoring System. Implement monitoring and evaluation system to track resource usage, identify update          needs, and ensure sustained quality and relevance. (July 2026)

6. Design and implement a national outreach and promotion strategy to maximize the impact and utilization of high-quality digital learning resources developed by UNICEF and partners across programmes implemented between 2022-2025

National outreach and promotion strategy drafted by October 2026 with milestones as below:

        Milestone 1: Strategy Development and Planning. Conduct stakeholder analysis, develop comprehensive outreach and promotion            strategy with target audiences, key messages, and communication channels. (February 2026)  

        Milestone 2: Communication Materials and Campaign Design. Create promotional materials, digital content, and marketing assets            showcasing UNICEF and partner-developed learning resources from 2022-2025 programmes. (March 2026)

        Milestone 3: Multi-Channel Campaign Implementation. Launch national outreach campaign through governmental institutions,                schools, educational networks, social media, and partnerships to promote digital learning resources. (April – October 2026)

        Milestone 4: Impact Assessment and Optimization. Monitor campaign reach and resource utilization, gather user feedback, and r            refine promotion strategy to maximize impact and adoption. (April - October 2026)

2. Polish as a Second Language: System-Level Strengthening and Policy Development

A) Lead the development of a comprehensive evidence synthesis study examining existing research on Polish as a foreign language instruction from multi-stakeholder perspectives (students, teachers, education system), incorporating best practices and comparative analysis from European educational systems, in partnership with governmental institutions, academic bodies, and NGOs.
Evidence syntesis in place by October 2026 with the milestones as below:

        Milestone 1: Research Framework and Partnership Establishment.
        Establish research partnerships with governmental institutions, academic bodies, and NGOs, and develop comprehensive study                methodology incorporating multi-stakeholder perspectives and European comparative analysis framework. (Jan 2026)

        Milestone 2: Data Collection and Evidence Synthesis. Conduct systematic review of existing research on Polish as a foreign                      language instruction, gather insights from students, teachers, and education system stakeholders, and analyze best practices from          European educational systems. (March 2026)

        Milestone 3: Final Study and Dissemination. Complete comprehensive evidence synthesis study with findings and                       recommendations, validate results with partners, and disseminate report to key stakeholders and policymakers. (May – October 2026)

B) Spearhead the formulation of strategic policy recommendations for developing and implementing a comprehensive, high-quality national framework for Polish language instruction, leveraging multi-sectoral collaboration with governmental institutions, academia, and civil society organizations.
Policy recommendations with at least two reviews conducted as needed, and validated by October 2026 as per milestones below:

Milestone 1: Multi-Sectoral Consultation and Analysis. Conduct consultations with governmental institutions, academia, and civil society organizations to identify policy gaps, priorities, and opportunities for Polish language instruction framework development. (May 2026)

Milestone 2: Policy Recommendations Development. Formulate strategic policy recommendations for comprehensive national framework based on evidence synthesis study, stakeholder input, and best practices from multi-sectoral collaboration. (June 2026)

Milestone 3: Validation and Advocacy. Present policy recommendations to key decision-makers, facilitate validation workshops with partners, and develop advocacy strategy for framework adoption and implementation. (September 2026)

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Minimum Master's Degree in one of the following fields is required: education, economics, psychology, sociology, or another relevant technical field.
• Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education is required, including on digital transformation agenda, formal and non-formal education.
• Proven experience in coordinating and mobilizing the private sector and working closely with governments.
• Strong knowledge of the Polish political and education context and understanding of development issues.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or other international organizations is considered as a strong asset
• Excellent written communication and organization skills should be at ease in presentation and meetings with high-level stakeholders.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Polish Languages.

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.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | 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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:  

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable male candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

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Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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