Consultant for ICT Transforming Education in Africa Project

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Position Title: Consultant for ICT Transforming Education in Africa Project
Location: Dar-es-Salaam
Country: Tanzania
Deadline Date: 20-FEB-2025

Job Details

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. The organization operates in over 190 countries and has a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees. UNESCO aims to build peace in the minds of men and women through education, science, culture, and communication, and it emphasizes the importance of sustainable development and the promotion of human rights.

Job Overview:
The position involves working on the ICT Transforming Education in Africa project, specifically focusing on enhancing the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in education within Tanzania. The consultant will be responsible for assessing and upgrading existing e-learning platforms, e-libraries, and Learning Management Systems (LMS) to ensure they align with national educational goals and effectively support teachers and students in utilizing ICT tools. The project aims to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) by ensuring that educational resources are accessible and effectively used by both teachers and students. The consultant will conduct a comprehensive mapping of current platforms, assess their functionalities, and develop specifications for upgrades to enhance their effectiveness in supporting digital learning initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct a comprehensive mapping and review of existing e-learning platforms, e-libraries, and LMS in Tanzania, assessing their functionalities, accessibility, and alignment with the curriculum.
• Develop a set of functional and technical specifications for upgrading the TIE e-learning platforms based on the review and mapping process.
• Upgrade the TIE digital learning platforms by implementing the approved specifications, ensuring they meet the functional requirements for teachers and students.
• Pilot the upgraded platforms through workshops and sessions to gather feedback from users and make necessary revisions.
• Finalize the upgraded LMS by incorporating feedback from the pilot phase and conducting thorough testing to ensure usability and alignment with educational objectives.
• Prepare detailed reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and outcomes of the assignment.

Required Qualifications:
The ideal consultant or consulting firm should have a proven track record in systems development, particularly in the education sector. Experience in conducting comprehensive reviews of e-learning platforms, e-libraries, and LMS is essential. The consultant should demonstrate expertise in ICT solutions for education, including familiarity with international standards and frameworks for e-learning platforms. Project management expertise is also required, with experience in managing multi-phased projects. The consulting firm must include a team of consultants with relevant qualifications, including degrees in ICT, education, or related fields, and a minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in areas such as ICT and digital learning systems architecture, education technology, data analysis, and project management.

Educational Background:
Candidates should possess relevant degrees in fields such as Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Education, or related disciplines. Advanced degrees or certifications in educational technology or project management would be advantageous.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in systems development, particularly in the education sector. Experience working with national education systems, especially in Tanzania or other Sub-Saharan African countries, is highly desirable. Demonstrated experience in providing consultancy services for educational institutions is also required.

Languages:
Excellent proficiency in both oral and written English is mandatory. Knowledge of the Kiswahili language is considered an added advantage, as it may facilitate communication with local stakeholders and enhance the effectiveness of the project.

Additional Notes:
The contract duration for this assignment is anticipated to be between 1 to 6 months, starting from March 202

• The recruitment is open to external candidates, and applicants must complete an online application and submit a technical proposal, CVs, and a financial proposal by the specified deadline. The position is classified as a non-staff contract, and UNESCO emphasizes its commitment to diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process.