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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. 

And we never give up. 

For every child, education

How can you make a difference? 

The UNICEF ROSA’s education team seeks a consultant to map, analyze, disseminate and promote the application of the best practices in relation to the use of learning and skills assessment data for improving learning and skills outcomes in South Asia, in both development and in emergency contexts. The consultant will help implementing the regional programme aiming at strengthening national capacity for improving the use of robust learning and skills assessment data for improving learning and skills outcomes. The consultant will support UNICEF’s objectives on 1) accelerating foundational learning (i.e. basic literacy and numeracy and socio-emotional skills) through upscaling the use of best practices, starting from early childhood and including digital learning solutions; 2) strengthening education and skills systems, policies, and practices; and 3) Increasing the production and use of regional and global knowledge on the best practices for improving learning and skills outcomes.

Scope of Work:

The consultant will be working closely with the education teams in ROSA and South Asia Country Offices, in support to the regional programme for improving the use of robust learning and skills assessment data, on the following activities:

1. Perform a review and analysis of assessments tools and related best practices (in South Asia and beyond) in relation to i) inclusion of children with disabilities; ii) climate/environmental knowledge inclusion; iii) the use of digital solutions for assessment; and iv) the use of learning and skills assessment data (all types of assessment) in the following contexts:
   • in development context at national level (e.g. for informing policy making and/or reporting on SDGs), mid-tier management level (for monitoring and supporting schools), school/classroom level (e.g. through formative assessment for targeted instruction), grassroot/community level (e.g. within school dashboards for supporting social accountability) and
   • in emergency context as implemented by emergency response planners, programme managers, teachers and learning centers managers, and community frontline workers

2. Develop and disseminate guidelines and a repository of assessment tools and related best practices -including through updating of the allchildrenlearning.org platform- in relation to i) inclusion of children with disabilities; ii) climate/environmental knowledge inclusion; iii) the use of digital inclusive solutions for assessment; and iv) the use of the related learning and skills data in development and emergency contexts, as described in point 1 above.

3. Organize and deliver at least 4 multi-country webinars, and workshops at country level in at least 3 countries for supporting policy dialogue with government counterparts, development partners and emergency practitioners, for the implementation of the best practices identified.

4. Develop advocacy and resource mobilization materials, including best practices briefs (at least six), short human-interest stories/videos (at least three); concept notes/proposals for extension of the regional programme (at least two), etc.

5. Support the coordination, and implementation of the regional programme.

Main Deliverables:

Note: 

For this assignment, travels are planned to be done in a selected number of South Asian Countries, still to be determined. The consultant will be responsible for arranging their own travels, in alignment with UNICEF policy. Travel costs will be re-imbursed based on proof of payment for tickets + boarding passes and any other reimbursable payments agreed as per contract and in line with UNICEF policy.

This consultancy will be completed between July 2025 and August 2026. Preferably based in Kathmandu, Nepal for the duration of the contract but remote-based consultancy is also an acceptable option.

Remarks: please submit your application with the financial proposals.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

Knowledge/Expertise/Competencies/Skills required

• Excellent quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills
• Excellent organizational, networking and partnership skills
• Good knowledge of education systems and policy.
• Proven experience in conceptualizing, coordinating, and implementing events
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English.
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness.
• Drive to achieve results for impact.
• Thinks and acts strategically.
• Works collaboratively with others

Languages:

• English required – excellent writing, speaking, and reading.
• Speaking and reading in one or more South Asian languages is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

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According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Remarks:  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.