Overview
This consultancy will support the UNESCO Regional Office in South Asia to advance teacher development, competency-based education, and the implementation of SDG 4.7 across South Asia, with a focus on Sri Lanka, Himachal Pradesh (India), and Bhutan.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the implementation of competency-based education activities in Himachal Pradesh.
- Monitor UNESCO activities in support of Sri Lanka’s post cyclone Ditwah relief efforts.
- Advance the implementation of the 2023 UNESCO Recommendation on Education for Peace, Human Rights, and Sustainable Development.
- Promote UNESCO’s work to develop teacher capacities, notably on Differentiated Learning.
- Ensure effective reporting, monitoring, and accountability of UNESCO’s education activities in South Asia.
- Finalize the second year of a project with the Bhutanese Ministry of Education and Skills Development.
- Coordinate UNESCO New Delhi Office’s efforts with national, regional and global partners.
- Coordinate with Sri Lankan national partners and UNCT Sri Lanka on UNESCO’s emergency response.
- Update UNINFO system entries for UNESCO’s education activities in India.
- Support regular reporting to UNCT focal points in Bhutan, India and Sri Lanka.
Required Experience
Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience in education programme management, with at least 2 years at the international level.
Qualifications
Advanced University degree (equivalent to Masters) in education or social sciences.
