Overview
The UNICEF Learning Innovation Hub is seeking a consultant to support the implementation and scale-up of digital learning initiatives, focusing on the Learning Passport platform and the Accessible Digital Textbooks initiative across the WCA and ESA regions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance and targeted support for the implementation of the LP in WCA and ESA regions.
- Support the rollout of the Accessible Digital Textbooks initiative, including the introduction of the digital inclusion pathway for educators.
- Technically support the CoE Digital Education Specialist and the LIH Innovation Manager with facilitating regional knowledge exchange and responding to country technical assistance requests for continuity of learning using the LP and other digital learning interventions.
- Support the implementation, monitoring, and strengthening of digital learning programmes to expand inclusive and equitable learning opportunities across West, Central and Eastern Africa.
Required Experience
- A minimum of five years of professional experience in Digital Education, with the demonstrated capacity to manage programmes involving many stakeholders.
- Experience in digital learning for Children with Disabilities.
- Experience managing user-driven design processes for UX/UI.
- Experience with UNICEF global programmes such as Accessible Digital Textbooks (ADT) and the Learning Passport is an added advantage (preferred).
- Experience working in, and engaging with, key markets in the region is also preferred.
- 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.
- Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.
Qualifications
An advanced (Master's) university degree in one of the following fields is required: education, information technology, development studies, engineering, social sciences, or another relevant field.
