Digital Learning & ADT Consultant, APAC, OOI, CoE AP, Kathmandu, 12 months, Remote # 592326

UNICEF

2d•Remote

About The Position

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website [https://www.unicef.org/] to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. Purpose of Assignment: The UNICEF Learning Innovation Hub is seeking a consultant to support the implementation and scale-up of digital learning initiatives supporting the Center of Excellence in Bangkok, including UNICEF country programmes across the region, with a focus on the Learning Passport (LP) platform and the Accessible Digital Textbooks (ADT) initiative. UNICEF works with governments and partners to strengthen digital learning ecosystems that expand access to quality education for all children, particularly those who are marginalized, out of school, or affected by emergencies. Across Asia Pacific, UNICEF is supporting countries to deploy and scale digital learning platforms such as the Learning Passport, while advancing the Accessible Digital Textbooks Initiative to ensure inclusive and accessible learning materials for all learners, including children with disabilities. The Learning Passport supports national digital learning platforms that enable curriculum delivery, teacher professional development, and continuity of learning in both connected and low- and no-connectivity environments. The ADT initiative supports governments to develop accessible digital textbooks aligned with international accessibility standards and integrate them into national learning management systems. The consultant will provide technical guidance and targeted support for: (i) the implementation of the LP in Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan; (ii) the rollout of the Accessible Digital Textbooks initiative in Bhutan, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and other interested countries; and, (iii) technically support the Digital Education Specialist with facilitating regional knowledge exchange and respond to country technical assistance requests for the continuity of learning using the LP and other digital learning interventions for outof-school children, displaced children and children affected by climate and other emergencies. Working closely with COEs and global teams, the consultant will support the implementation, monitoring, and strengthening of digital learning programmes to expand inclusive and equitable learning opportunities across Asia-Pacific in support of Bangkok COE

Requirements

Education: Master’s degree: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: education information technology, development studies, engineering, social sciences, or another relevant field.
A minimum of five years of professional experience in Technology for Development (T4D) and/or Information system development, including mobile and web-based applications, with the manifested capacity to manage programmes involving many stakeholders
Proven training and capacity-building skills for a range of stakeholders.
Good technical understanding and familiarity with LMS and authoring tools.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Nice To Haves

Experience with UNICEF global programmes such as Accessible Digital Textbooks (ADT) and the Learning passport an advantage (preferred). Experience working in and engaging with key markets in the region is also preferred
Experience in digital learning for Children with Disabilities.
Experience managing user-driven design processes for UX/UI.
Experience in teaching with education technology/blended learning is considered an asset.
Experience in accessible digital content creation is considered an asset.
Experience working in a developing country is considered an asset.