Digital Learning and AI in Education Consultant
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential from early childhood through adolescence. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of every child's rights not just as a job, but as a calling. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development, fostering a sense of purpose while serving children and communities globally.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide specialized technical support to UNICEF and government counterparts for strengthening safe, inclusive, scalable, and evidence-informed digital education interventions at national and state levels. The assignment will support the development and operationalization of digital education roadmaps and digital architecture frameworks for effective blended learning. It will also focus on strengthening digital pedagogy to support remediation and STEM education, exploring AI-enabled teaching and learning approaches, and building capacity through monitoring systems and knowledge products. These efforts aim to enable more effective planning, implementation, review, and scale-up of digital education initiatives, aligning with UNICEF's commitment to equitable access and learning outcomes for all children.
Responsibilities
Provide specialized technical assistance to UNICEF and government counterparts for strengthening digital education interventions at national and state levels. Support the development and operationalization of digital education roadmaps and digital architecture frameworks for effective blended learning. Strengthen digital pedagogy to support remediation and STEM education, and explore AI-enabled teaching and learning approaches. Build capacity through monitoring systems and knowledge products to enhance the planning, implementation, review, and scale-up of digital education initiatives. Contribute to UNICEF's efforts in supporting the Government of India and state governments to improve equitable access, retention, and learning outcomes, with a focus on marginalized communities. Address the rapid expansion of digital technologies in education and persistent inequities in learning opportunities and digital infrastructure. Develop and implement strategies for the responsible use of AI in education, EdTech architecture, and capacity strengthening. Generate knowledge products and establish monitoring systems for digital education programs. Ensure digital learning initiatives are safe, inclusive, scalable, and evidence-informed, with a particular emphasis on child online safeguards and responsible AI governance.
Work Experience
At least 10 years of professional experience in education, with substantial experience in designing, implementing, and/or scaling digital learning or technology-enabled education programs, preferably within government or large-scale education systems.
Skills
Strong understanding of education systems and digital learning, Experience in designing and implementing technology-enabled education programs, Expertise in digital learning systems, EdTech architecture, and scalable platform ecosystems, Knowledge of APIs, interoperability, authentication, data flows, metadata, and privacy-by-design, Familiarity with LMS, digital content repositories (e.g., DIKSHA), and state/platform analytics, Expertise in digital pedagogy, instructional design, content development, blended learning, and content QA, Understanding of AI literacy, adaptive learning, assessment, and digital remediation tools, Knowledge of responsible AI governance, inclusion, and child online safeguards, Experience with dashboards, indicators, and evidence systems for usage, engagement, and equity, Strong technical writing, facilitation, and presentation skills, Experience with UN, government, or large-scale EdTech programs (desirable)