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For every child, education!

1) Based on the collected evidence, develop a detailed report on the situation analysis in in 50 project schools in relation to functional and learning needs of primary grades students and assistive technologies and devices to be introduced - Final report of the situation analysis in fifty project schools incorporating comments from UNICEF and Ministry of Pre-school and School Education - 
20 February – 15 March 2025 - 15 w.d. 

2) In close collaboration with UNICEF appointed expert on digital learning, Ministry of Pre-school and School Education, support finalisation of a catalogue for procuring inclusive technologies and equipment for further modelling new pedagogy approaches in project schools, further ensuring collaboration with UNICEF Regional Office, UNICEF Supply Division - A catalogue for procuring assistive devices, inclusive technologies and equipment - 15 March – 3 April 2025 - 15 w.d. 

2. Action plan and capacity development programme for introducing assistive technology, devices, equipment, and materials to support and accelerate inclusive education in safe and accessible schools

3) Conduct online meetings and a workshop with key national stakeholders to develop an action plan for introducing assistive technology, devices, equipment, and materials for inclusive education in 50 project schools - Draft action plan - 3-30 April 2025 - 5 w.d. - 15%

4) Working closely with the national technical team, prepare methodological guidelines, training materials, handouts, training evaluation forms and agenda of the training on introducing inclusive technologies, devices, equipment, and materials to support and accelerate inclusive education. Developed training materials is expected to be reviewed and scaled up as part of national TPD system
New teachers training course available on use of assistive digital technologies for learning - May – July 2025 - 15 w.d. - 15%

5) Train the national technical team on delivery capacity development programme for schools and establishing a network of a community of practice that keeps exchanging experiences and helps to develop national standards and ensure sustainable application of assistive technology, devices, equipment, and materials to support and accelerate inclusive education - Training report - July-August 2025 - 5 w.d. - 15%

6) Prepare a final report of the assignment - Final report - 25 - 30 August 2025 - 5 w.d. - 5%

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

• An advanced university degree in education, psychology or related field. 
• At least 15 years of professional experience in education, preferably in school education, including work related experience in inclusive education, school improvement, and teacher training systems.
• At least 15 years of professional experience in transforming education system for disability and vulnerability inclusion.
• At least 10 years of professional experience and expert knowledge in introducing inclusive technologies and assistive devices to support learning based UDL.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Excellent written and spoken skills in English.

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

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

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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.