Overview
Consultant to conduct a regional study on the recognition and quality assurance of micro-credentials in Asia-Pacific, providing policy recommendations and operational guidance.
Tasks Summary
- Plan and execute a regional study on micro-credentials.
- Conduct desk review and mapping of laws and policies.
- Perform surveys, key informant interviews, or focus group discussions.
- Draft a report including case studies.
- Co-facilitate consultation and validation meetings.
- Prepare a policy brief and a dissemination plan.
Experience Requirements
- At least ten years of experience in conducting relevant research projects and/or programme planning and management in higher education and training.
- At least three years of work experience acquired at the international level or in an international setting.
- Experience with researching micro-credentials, and/or flexible learning, qualifications frameworks, recognition, quality assurance, digital credentials and interoperability in Asia-Pacific.
- Understanding and knowledge of UNESCO’s mandate and its programming in relation to higher education.
Qualification Requirements
University degree at master’s level or equivalent in Education, Social Sciences, International Development or a related field.
