State Consultant - Comprehensive Skills
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of every child's rights as a calling. UNICEF fosters diverse opportunities for professional and personal development, encouraging a sense of purpose while serving children and communities globally.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to provide crucial technical support to the Education Departments in Rajasthan, India, for the effective rollout of a comprehensive skills package aimed at adolescents. This involves close collaboration with government bodies and various stakeholders within the educational ecosystem to ensure the successful implementation and integration of the program. A key aspect of this role is to guarantee that data collection and reporting are conducted accurately and in accordance with specified requirements. The consultant is expected to be based in Jaipur, maintaining regular engagement with both UNICEF and government counterparts to facilitate seamless project execution and achieve the desired outcomes for adolescent skill development in the state.
Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for providing technical support to the Education Departments of Rajasthan to roll out the comprehensive skills package for adolescents. This includes working closely with government officials and other stakeholders to ensure effective data collection and reporting as per requirements. The consultant will contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to embed 21st-century skills, such as critical thinking, digital literacy, and financial capability, into the education system. This involves supporting the creation of a co-created skills framework to aid school-to-work transitions, strengthening teacher quality through targeted capacity building, and improving student proficiency in foundational and transferable life skills. The consultant will also facilitate the integration of ICT and AI into daily teaching practices, ensuring a blended learning approach that combines interactive classroom sessions with self-paced digital learning. They will assist in aligning the intervention with government systems and the National Education Policy 2020, reinforcing policy alignment rather than creating parallel structures. Regular engagement with UNICEF and government counterparts in Jaipur will be essential for project oversight and coordination.
Work Experience
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in education program design, implementation, and monitoring, preferably in developing country contexts. Experience working with government education systems and stakeholders is highly desirable.
Skills
Technical support in education, Adolescent skills development, Stakeholder engagement, Data collection and reporting, Curriculum development, Teacher training, ICT integration in education, Project management, Policy analysis, Communication skills, Problem-solving, Adaptability