International Consultant for Health-Promoting Schools (HPS) Teacher Training Curriculum Development

Job Posting Organization:
UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, was established in 1945 with the mission to contribute to peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security by promoting international collaboration through educational, scientific, and cultural reforms. UNESCO operates in over 190 countries and has a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees. The organization focuses on building peace in the minds of men and women, fostering sustainable development, and promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms. UNESCO's core values include commitment to the organization, integrity, respect for diversity, and professionalism.

Job Overview:
The position of International Consultant for Health-Promoting Schools (HPS) Teacher Training Curriculum Development is aimed at leading the design and development of a competency-based and contextualized teacher training curriculum and manual for Bangladesh’s secondary school sector. The consultant will work closely with UNESCO Dhaka, the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE), and the National Academy for Educational Management (NAEM) to address significant gaps identified in teachers’ skills and school leadership capacity. The consultant will be responsible for creating a structured training curriculum that aligns with global health-promoting school standards while being adaptable to the local context. This role requires a collaborative approach, where the consultant will provide technical guidance and ensure the quality of the training package developed.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will undertake a series of tasks over the consultancy period, including: 1) Conducting onboarding and desk review of relevant documents and policies; 2) Developing the HPS Training Curriculum and Manual, including objectives and methodologies; 3) Drafting and editing the curriculum and manual, ensuring integration of key health topics; 4) Designing feedback and evaluation mechanisms for the training; 5) Monitoring and collecting data from pilot training sessions; 6) Finalizing the training curriculum and manual based on feedback; 7) Delivering Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions; and 8) Submitting the final training curriculum and manual along with a rollout plan and consultancy completion report.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced degree in Education, Public Health, Curriculum Development, or a related field, with a PhD in Education preferred. Additionally, a minimum of 10 years of international experience in developing teacher training programs focused on health and well-being, health-promoting schools, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), or comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) is required. Proven expertise in competency-based training approaches and teacher professional development is essential, along with a strong understanding of WHO/UNESCO Global Standards for Health-Promoting Schools. Excellent facilitation, writing, mentoring, and interpersonal communication skills are also necessary.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced degree in Education, Public Health, Curriculum Development, or a related field. A PhD in Education is preferred, indicating a high level of expertise and knowledge in the field of education and curriculum development.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 10 years of international experience in developing teacher training programs related to health and well-being, health-promoting schools, SRHR, or CSE. Candidates should have a strong background in competency-based training approaches and teacher professional development, as well as experience working in South Asia or comparable contexts.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential for communication and documentation purposes. Knowledge of local languages may be beneficial but is not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy is expected to last from 26 November 2025 to 05 May 2025, involving both remote and in-country work as needed. The consultant will be responsible for arranging their own logistics, including office space, administrative support, and travel arrangements. The application process requires candidates to submit a detailed curriculum vitae, a technical proposal, a financial proposal, and examples of previous work. The selection process will consider qualifications (70% weightage) and cost (30% weightage), with only shortlisted candidates being contacted. UNESCO emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy against harassment and is committed to achieving workforce diversity.