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Contract Duration – 6 months

Working arrangement: Remote with travel

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

                                                         TERMS OF REFERENCE

The purpose of the international consultancy is to provide overarching support for the analysis of alternative and flexible learning pathways for out-of-school children (OOSC) in Indonesia. The international consultant will work with a national consultant in:

(i)          mapping of relevant policies related to non-formal education (NFE) quality improvement to support its revitalization for improved human resource development; and

(ii)         examining international good practices to benchmark Indonesia NFE’s policies and curricula including the possibility to apply accelerated learning approach under Indonesia’s NFE system, 

(iii)        identifying opportunities to further incorporate Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) dimensions into NFE policies and curriculum framework, including in relation to international good practices, and

(iv)        exploring other flexible and relevant learning pathways for OOSC outside the NFE system including the supportive ecosystem needed.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: [attach TOR here]

Minimum requirements:

• Education: At least master’s degree in social science or other relevant fields.
• Work Experience:
  • Relevant education background and professional experience in education sector development at regional and/or global level.
  • Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible relevant experience in the field of education, especially on non-formal education (equivalency programme) implementation or other alternative learning pathway/s for out-of-school children.
  • Experience in providing technical support for education sector related research in Indonesia, comprehensive data collection and analysis and report development is an advantage.
  • Experience in engaging or facilitating consultation with key education stakeholders at both national and subnational levels.
• Language Requirements: Proven experience of high-quality report writing and documentation in English (verbal and written).
• Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:
  • Resourcefulness, flexibility, and the ability to prioritise large amounts of work while under pressure.
  • Good analytical, facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Strong teamwork ability including for collaborating with colleagues from different background.
• Desirables:
  • Politically and culturally sensitive, awareness of gender, adolescents, and disability inclusion issues, with qualities of patience, tact, and diplomacy.
  • A minimum of 5-8 years’ experience with either the UN and/or NGO is considered an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) (upload the financial template to be completed)
• A detailed technical proposal:
• The technical proposal should include the following details:
• Relevant experience on the tasks of the consultancy including experience in working in Indonesia or the region.
• Brief description on the applicant’s understanding of the ToR.
• Proposed methodology to complete the deliverables.
• The applicant’s comparative advantages for the consultancy.
• Willingness to travel to Indonesia including to cities outside the capital of the country.

Remarks:  

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Contract Duration – 6 months

Working arrangement: Remote with travel

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

                                                         TERMS OF REFERENCE

The purpose of the international consultancy is to provide overarching support for the analysis of alternative and flexible learning pathways for out-of-school children (OOSC) in Indonesia. The international consultant will work with a national consultant in:

(i)          mapping of relevant policies related to non-formal education (NFE) quality improvement to support its revitalization for improved human resource development; and

(ii)         examining international good practices to benchmark Indonesia NFE’s policies and curricula including the possibility to apply accelerated learning approach under Indonesia’s NFE system, 

(iii)        identifying opportunities to further incorporate Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) dimensions into NFE policies and curriculum framework, including in relation to international good practices, and

(iv)        exploring other flexible and relevant learning pathways for OOSC outside the NFE system including the supportive ecosystem needed.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  International NFE Analyst Consultant.pdf

Minimum requirements:

• Education: At least master’s degree in social science or other relevant fields.
• Work Experience:
  • Relevant education background and professional experience in education sector development at regional and/or global level.
  • Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible relevant experience in the field of education, especially on non-formal education (equivalency programme) implementation or other alternative learning pathway/s for out-of-school children.
  • Experience in providing technical support for education sector related research in Indonesia, comprehensive data collection and analysis and report development is an advantage.
  • Experience in engaging or facilitating consultation with key education stakeholders at both national and subnational levels.
• Language Requirements: Proven experience of high-quality report writing and documentation in English (verbal and written).
• Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:
  • Resourcefulness, flexibility, and the ability to prioritise large amounts of work while under pressure.
  • Good analytical, facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Strong teamwork ability including for collaborating with colleagues from different background.
• Desirables:
  • Politically and culturally sensitive, awareness of gender, adolescents, and disability inclusion issues, with qualities of patience, tact, and diplomacy.
  • A minimum of 5-8 years’ experience with either the UN and/or NGO is considered an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template)  FInancial proposal for NFE Analyst Consultant.xlsx
• A detailed technical proposal:
• The technical proposal should include the following details:
• Relevant experience on the tasks of the consultancy including experience in working in Indonesia or the region.
• Brief description on the applicant’s understanding of the ToR.
• Proposed methodology to complete the deliverables.
• The applicant’s comparative advantages for the consultancy.
• Willingness to travel to Indonesia including to cities outside the capital of the country.

Remarks:  

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.