Senior international consultancy for teacher support, EdTech and alternative learning

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• Support the conceptualization of UNESCO’s new initiatives related to teacher support, EdTech and alternative learning with focus on building synergy across all thematic areas;
• Be responsible for follow-up activities related to education technology following UNESCO’s EdTech dialogue and stakeholders workshop organized in December 2023;
• Provide support to team members in implementing activities related to teacher support;
• Lead the development of alternative learning materials, including radio-based learning programmes at the secondary education level, and provide support to relevant team members on the implementation and broadcasting of alternative learning programmes and materials;
• Develop knowledge products such as thematic issue papers, briefs, factsheets, etc. based on UNESCO’s existing study reports on the areas of teachers, EdTech and alternative learning in Afghanistan;
• Provide quality assurance to other knowledge products developed by the team as relevant;
• Support the team lead in identifying knowledge gaps to be bridged through the formulation of new research initiatives, with a focus on teacher support, EdTech and alternative learning;
• Support resource mobilization initiatives of the team, including providing inputs to proposals/applications for research-related grants; and
• Undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant by the direct supervisor and/or UNESCO Kabul Office senior management.
• In line with UNESCO’s overall gender mainstreaming strategy, the consultant is expected to integrate a gender perspective in all activities and apply gender analysis and mainstreaming concepts whenever feasible.

• The duration of this consultancy is expected to be 5 months, from February to June 2024. The consultancy is on a full-time basis and may be carried out either fully in Afghanistan or with a hybrid working arrangement of at least 10-week in-country mission, upon negotiation with and approval by UNESCO. UNESCO will reimburse the necessary daily subsistence allowance, the most economical, direct round-trip flight tickets between the country of residence and Kabul, Afghanistan, and visa fees, in line with UNESCO’s administrative and human resources rules and regulations. The consultant is provided with the necessary equipment such as a laptop when working in Kabul, Afghanistan. Any extension will be subject to organizational needs, availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

• The consultant is required to submit the following deliverables in editable format every month. Payment under this consultancy will be output-based and will be made upon satisfactory completion of the assignment.
• Monthly progress reports and related supporting documents on the work completed each month until May 2024;
• Final report and related supporting documents on the work completed by June 2024; and
• Necessary supporting documents related to travel.

• Master’s degree or PhD (preferable) in Education, Pedagogy, Education Technology or other related fields;
• At least 10 years of experience in the fields of education, education technology, pedagogy, teacher education, policy, or other related fields. Previous experience with UNESCO or other UN agencies and international organizations is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing the development of technology-enabled learning solutions and materials;
• Demonstrated track record of publishing high-quality reports and articles on topics related to education;
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of education stakeholders such as government officials, national academics, technical staff from multilateral/bilateral organizations, etc.;
• Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills; and
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

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