Consultant for Accelerated Learning Programme

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Position Title: Consultant for Accelerated Learning Programme
Location: Moldova
Country: Moldova
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established in 1946, is a United Nations agency that works in over 190 countries and territories. Its mission is to reach the world's most disadvantaged children, saving their lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential. UNICEF operates with a workforce of thousands of employees dedicated to improving the lives of children and families globally, focusing on education, health, protection, and emergency response.

Job Overview:
The consultancy aims to develop a standardized programme for accelerated learning of the Romanian language for non-Romanian-speaking refugee children. This initiative is crucial for increasing enrollment rates and ensuring that these children meet the educational standards required by the Moldovan school curriculum. The consultant will analyze existing language programs, design a new concept for accelerated learning, and develop a comprehensive programme tailored for both primary and secondary education levels. The consultant will work closely with UNICEF and the Moldovan Ministry of Education to ensure the programme meets the needs of the children and aligns with local educational standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct a thorough analysis of existing Romanian language learning programmes for non-Romanian speakers, summarizing key findings and identifying gaps.
• Design a concept for an accelerated learning programme that caters to the needs of refugee children, ensuring it is adaptable for both primary and secondary education levels.
• Develop the full programme, incorporating feedback from consultations with relevant stakeholders, including educators and community representatives.
• Organize and facilitate round table discussions to gather input and refine the programme concept.
• Prepare a comprehensive report detailing the tasks accomplished and a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the developed programme.
• Collaborate with the UNICEF Education Specialist and the Moldovan Ministry of Education throughout the consultancy to ensure alignment with educational goals and standards.

Required Qualifications:

• A university degree in education, philology, psychology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in the education sector, particularly in developing teaching-learning materials.
• Proven ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize data effectively.
• Experience working with national and international institutions or organizations, particularly in the context of education.
• Previous experience with UN agencies is considered an asset.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with excellent written Romanian language proficiency.
• Working knowledge of English is advantageous.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a university degree in a relevant field such as education, philology, or psychology. This educational background is essential to understand the complexities of language acquisition and educational methodologies necessary for developing effective learning programmes.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the education sector. Candidates should have a documented track record of developing educational materials and programmes, as well as experience in data analysis and synthesis. Familiarity with the challenges faced by refugee children in educational settings is highly desirable, as is experience working with UN agencies or similar organizations.

Languages:
Fluency in Romanian is mandatory, with excellent written skills required for developing educational materials. Proficiency in English is considered an asset, as it may facilitate communication with international stakeholders and enhance the consultant's ability to engage with diverse audiences.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy does not require travel, but if the consultant chooses to visit local schools or refugee families, they will be responsible for arranging and covering the costs of such visits. The consultant will work remotely and will be expected to deliver all outputs electronically. UNICEF promotes diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. The selected candidate will undergo rigorous background checks and must confirm their vaccination status against COVID-19 prior to commencing the consultancy.