Consultant- Technology Enhanced Pedagogy

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) was established in 1949 and has been providing assistance and protection to millions of Palestine refugees. The agency operates in five fields: Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, the West Bank, and Gaza, and has a workforce of over 30,000 employees. UNRWA's mission is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development, and it aims to provide education, health care, social services, and emergency assistance to those in need.

Job Overview:
The Consultant for Technology-Enhanced Pedagogy (TEP) will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive review of technology literacy among teaching personnel across UNRWA's Fields of Operation. This role involves designing a training program focused on ICT for educators, which includes creating a training package complete with facilitator notes and presentations. The consultant will also pilot the training package and train UNRWA staff to implement the program effectively. The consultancy is expected to last between four to five months and will be conducted remotely, allowing for flexibility in work arrangements. The consultant will build upon existing initiatives and resources to create a cohesive framework for capacity building in digital education, ensuring that the training is relevant and impactful for educators.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will undertake several key tasks, including: conducting a cross-field mapping and analysis of existing teacher capacity building activities related to digital pedagogy; reviewing existing resources developed by UNRWA on ICT education; developing a workplan for the consultancy deliverables; conducting a rapid systemic review of EdTech literacy among teaching personnel; designing a modular training program linked to the competency framework; developing a Micro-MEL Framework for assessment; piloting the training package; orienting a team of UNRWA facilitators; and coordinating with relevant team members to provide periodic progress reports. The consultant will engage with various stakeholders, including Education Specialists and Digital Education Officers, to ensure the training program meets the needs of educators across different contexts.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Education, Education Technology, Information Technology, Social Sciences, or related fields. A minimum of 10 years of experience in training design and facilitation in education technology and ICT for education is required, particularly for school-based stakeholders such as teachers and school principals. Experience in designing professional development programs in low-resource or crisis-affected contexts is essential, along with a strong understanding of EdTech and digital pedagogy frameworks. Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Arabic and English are mandatory, and international experience in education technology projects, particularly in the Arab World and Levant, is preferred. Familiarity with UNRWA or similar UN education programs is an advantage.

Educational Background:
The position requires an advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) from an accredited institution in relevant fields such as Education, Education Technology, Information Technology, or Social Sciences. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of educational frameworks and technology integration in teaching and learning environments.

Experience:
The consultant should have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, particularly in training design and facilitation focused on education technology and ICT for education. Experience working with school-based stakeholders, such as teachers and school principals, is essential. The consultant should also have demonstrable experience in developing teacher professional development programs in challenging contexts, integrating EdTech frameworks, and facilitating collaborative processes with diverse educational teams.

Languages:
Fluency in both Arabic and English is required, with excellent oral and written communication skills in both languages. This bilingual proficiency is critical for effective communication with stakeholders and for the development of training materials in Arabic.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy is expected to be conducted online and remotely, with deliverables based on a specified schedule. The duration of the consultancy is anticipated to be between four to five months. It is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, and applicants should be cautious of any requests for personal banking information.