Overview
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 Asia Pacific region.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance and targeted support for the implementation of the Learning Passport in Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.
- Support the rollout of the Accessible Digital Textbooks initiative in Bhutan, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and other interested countries.
- Technically support the Digital Education Specialist with facilitating regional knowledge exchange and respond 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 Asia-Pacific.
Required Experience
- 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.
- 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.
- Proven training and capacity-building skills for a range of stakeholders.
- Good technical understanding and familiarity with LMS and authoring tools.
- 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.
Qualifications
• 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.
