Consultant on Global Citizenship Education and Greening Education Partnership Programmes
JOB DETAIL
OVERVIEW
Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)
Duty Station: Bangkok
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Job Family: Education
Type of contract : Non Staff
Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months
Recruitment open to : External candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 14-SEP-2023
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
1. BACKGROUND
1. BACKGROUND
This position is based in the Section on Educational Innovations and Skills Development (EISD) at the UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office in Bangkok. The EISD Section is one of the two education sections of UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office in Bangkok that aims to enhance UNESCO Member States’ capacity to enable educational innovations and skills development for all in the Asia-Pacific region. EISD is responsible for several programme areas, namely (i) Lifelong Learning (ii) Technical and Vocational Education (iii) Higher Education (iv) Education for Sustainable Development (v) Global Citizenship Education (vi) Educational Research and Foresight and (vii) ICT in Education amongst other areas. Utilizing research and foresight, the EISD Education team promotes educational innovations and skills development for learners of diverse background through various approaches in formal and non-formal settings. In line with UNESCO’s global strategy, EISD emphasizes gender mainstreaming in all of its programmes.
Within the framework of the Section for Educational Innovation and Skills Development programme of UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office in Bangkok, key priority activities focusing on SDG Target 4.7 include: (a) Completion of Regional GCED network activities 2023; (b) Planning for Regional GCED network activities for 2024 ; (c) Curriculum review to mainstream ESD and GCED; (d) Implementing the Greening Education Partnership (GEP) at regional level (f) Preparation of news articles and website materials for activities pertaining to SDG 4.7.
Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Bangkok, the guidance of the Chief of Section for Educational Innovation and Skills Development (EISD) and direct supervision of Faryal Khan, Programme Specialist, ESD, GCED, Research and Foresight of UNESCO Bangkok, the consultant is expected to undertake the following work.
Long Description
2. Work Assignment and timeline
Contribute to informed policy, strategies, and capacity development for SDG 4.7, with specific focus on GCED, by preparing and finalizing a series of conference materials including invitation letters, synopsis, concept notes, articles, reports, communication packages, and other documents for activities pertaining to regional and sub-regional meetings/trainings on SDG 4.7. – Provide support to prepare for curriculum review in selected Member States in collaboration with UNESCO institutes, field offices and partners with specific focus on mainstreaming GCED and ESD. – Provide support to Greening Education Partnership activities in the Asia-Pacific region.
Long Description
The work involves undertaking the following tasks:
a. Coordinate and hold the follow-up Workshop on GCED ‘Taking it Local’ through preparing relevant materials, talking points, communications with participants, and an article to announce the workshop for UNESCO Bangkok website by 16 October 2023.
b. Prepare the concept note, agenda and invitations, communications with network and media, coordinate and hold the GCED Asia-Pacific Network Annual Meeting (to be held by 7 November 2023) by 1 November 2023 and a report outlining the outcomes of the meeting by 25 November 2023.
c. Organise and hold the GCED Network Member led ‘GCED capacity building and social entrepreneurship skills workshop for youth’ by preparing a concept note, agenda, communications with network and media, by 15 November 2023 and a report outlining the outcomes of the workshop by 25 November 2023.
d. Organise and hold the GCED Network Members led knowledge exchange webinar by preparing a concept note, agenda, communications with network and media, by 20 November 2023 and a report outlining the outcomes of the meeting by 1 December 2023.
e. Prepare a narrative annual report for APCEIU to outline the results of the GCED activities planned in 2023 by 10 December 2023.
f. Support the Greening Education Partnership (GEP) in Asia; build partnerships and potential activities. Submit a report on the progress of GEP by 15 December 2023.
g. Prepare a proposal and strategic plan for GCED activities 2024 by 25 January 2024.
h. Prepare 3 concept notes for GCED activities 2024 by 25 February 2024.
All drafts must be in line with UNESCO’s style guide (https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000141812). The consultant must provide of all references to data and other relevant material/resources used for argument presented as footnotes including links to the resources where possible. In line with UNESCO’s overall gender mainstreaming strategy, the individual specialist is expected to integrate a gender perspective in all activities and apply gender analysis and mainstreaming concepts whenever feasible. The work shall be completed by 1 March 2024 at the latest.
Deliverables
| No. | Upon submission to and approval by UNESCO of the following work | Article Reference | Latest date for submission |
| 1 | Materials for GCED ‘Taking it local’; Materials | 2a) | 16 October 2023 |
| 2 | Materials and outcome report for GCED Asia-Pacific Network Annual Meeting; Materials and outcome report for GCED capacity building and social entrepreneurship skills workshop for youth’ | 2b), 2c) | 25 November 2023 |
| 3 | Materials and outcome report for GCED Network Members led knowledge exchange webinar; Narrative report for GCED activities in 2023;
GEP report on progress |
2d), 2e), 2 f) | 15 December 2023 |
| 4 | Proposal for GCED activities 2024 and GCED strategic plan 2024 | 2 g) | 25 January 2024 |
| 5 | 3 Concept Notes for GCED Network activities 2024 | 2 h) | 25 February 2024 |
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
University Degree (Masters) in the field of education, social sciences, public policy or related areas.
Work Experience
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in education
- Experience in education policy analysis and development
- Experience in producing content for online websites and networks etc.
Skills/Competencies
- Excellent IT skills with proficiency in the use of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel. PowerPoint, etc.);
- Good networking and communication skills;
- Ability to take initiatives and to provide quality and timely support and services.
- Ability to work under pressure and flexibility to adjust work schedules and priorities.
- Ability to plan strategically and to translate strategies into action;
- Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team in a multicultural environment.
- Capacity for accuracy and attention to detail in preparation of correspondence.
- Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments and living conditions.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience with international organization, preferably the United Nations, would be preferable.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested individuals are invited to submit to UNESCO Bangkok office the specific requirements as below through careers.unesco.org:
- An up-to-date CV stating details of educational qualifications, work experience, including prior experience of similar work
- A list of past work or reports/publications written with hyperlinks to access such paper if they are available online or samples of such papers if they are only available offline
- A brief motivation letter
- A brief proposal (1-2 pages) discussing the approach/methodology to undertake the assignment and the proposed fee
The complete application shall be submitted on or before 14 September 2023, 17:00 hrs. Bangkok time (GMT+7)
Note:
- Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are able to inform only the successful candidate(s) about the outcome or status of the selection process.
- Please submit your application through SuccessFactors. Only if you are unable to attach requirements in system, please inform us at [email protected]
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.
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