International Consultant-Education Sector

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UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, is a specialized agency dedicated to strengthening our shared humanity through the promotion of education, science, culture, and communication.

We set standards, produce tools and develop knowledge to create solutions to some of the greatest challenges of our time, and foster a world of greater equality and peace.

Job Description/Responsibilities

Under the overall authority of the Director, UNESCO South Asia Regional Office and the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist and Chief of Education sector, the consultant will:

Policy and Programmatic Review

• Conduct a comprehensive review of policies, curriculum, teacher training programs (including Technical and Vocational Education and Training; TVET), and assessment frameworks on CBE for 21st century skills in Himachal Pradesh.
• Evaluate alignment with NEP 2020, NCF 2023, and global frameworks on CBE and 21st century skills.
• Evaluate the integration of CBE and 21st century skills (critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, digital literacy) across policy, system, school, and classroom levels.
• Assess the relevance and effectiveness of TVET programs in translating 21st century skills into employable skills aligned with industry needs.
• Identify systemic, school-level, and teacher-level barriers to effective implementation.

Capacity Building and Training Design

• Analyze existing in-service teacher training modules and identify gaps.
• Support the development of a roadmap for teacher training on 21st century skills (e.g., critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, digital literacy).
• Provide technical inputs for designing scalable teacher training modules through innovative pedagogies and experiential learning.

Documentation and Knowledge Products

• Develop an inception report, periodic progress reports, and a final report with strategic recommendations.
• Prepare a comprehensive Assessment Report that includes:
• Definitions and practical implementation of 21st century skills
• Analysis of gaps and alignment in current policies and programs
• Evaluation of teacher preparedness and identification of systemic enablers and barriers

• Provide actionable recommendations to align policy, curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment with competency-based education (CBE).
• Draft technical inputs for training materials, policy briefs, and strategic frameworks, as needed.

Collaboration and Facilitation

• Collaborate closely with the project team at the UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia, New Delhi, including the Chief of Education, Project Coordinator, and National Consultants.
• Coordinate with the National Consultant, Project Steering Committee, and key education stakeholders to collect relevant information and data necessary for the assessment.
• Organize and lead a five-day scoping mission, facilitating in-depth consultations with key stakeholders, including policymakers, curriculum developers, school leaders and administrators, teacher educators, and representatives from SCERT, DIETs, and vocational institutions. Guide and document these discussions to identify major challenges, existing strengths, and opportunities for education reform.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Education, Curriculum Development, Public Policy, Social Sciences or related fields.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of international experience in education system reform, preferably with a focus on competency-based education and 21st century skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing teacher training programs and conducting educational needs assessments.
• Familiarity with South Asian education systems is desirable.

Language requirements

• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.

Desirable qualifications

• Knowledge of another UN official working language.
• Experience working with international non-profit organizations, preferably in education development projects in India or the South Asia region.

Skills and competencies

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and facilitation skills.
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills with stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work in multicultural teams and complex policy environments.
• Ability to work under pressure and commitment to work to tight timeframe.
• Flexibility and adaptability to diverse contexts across culture, gender, religion, and race.
• Ability to summarize and provide concise and comprehensible feedback.
• Proficient in using office productivity tools- MS Office, and video conferencing tools like Skype, Zoom and MS Teams, etc.

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