National Consultants for Child-Sector Data Quality Assurance and Information Governance
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
Job Purpose
UNICEF seeks an international consultant to provide high-level strategic and technical expertise to translate the Strategy into an operational framework of standards, tools, mechanisms, SOPs, and professional development resources. This framework will be implemented, tested, refined, and progressively integrated into Uzbekistan’s education system. The consultant will contribute to strengthening inclusive education policies and systems, focusing on whole-school reform and the design and implementation of inclusive education frameworks, standards, and tools at both system and school levels. The role involves advancing and implementing inclusive education reforms, with a particular emphasis on Central Asian countries, preferably Uzbekistan. The consultant will play a key role in ensuring that educational initiatives are student-centred and adhere to principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for developing and operationalizing a comprehensive framework for inclusive education, including standards, tools, mechanisms, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This involves designing and implementing professional development programs for teachers and educational staff, focusing on blended learning approaches and student-centred pedagogy. The consultant will create teaching and learning materials on inclusive education and personalized learning, emphasizing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. They will also be tasked with assessing and strengthening the education system in Uzbekistan, particularly concerning inclusive education practices. This includes providing expert analysis and recommendations for policy and systemic reforms. The consultant will facilitate workshops, conduct training sessions, and report on progress and outcomes. A key responsibility is to ensure the effective integration of developed resources and strategies into the existing education system, contributing to the overall goal of realizing the rights of every child to education.
Work Experience
At least 15 years of relevant international experience in inclusive education policy, systems strengthening, and whole-school reform. At least 10 years of professional experience in designing and implementing inclusive education frameworks, standards, and tools at system and school levels. Demonstrated international experience in advancing and implementing inclusive education reforms in Central Asia countries, preferably in Uzbekistan.
Skills
Inclusive education policy, Systems strengthening, Whole-school reform, Inclusive education frameworks, Teaching and learning materials design, Blended teacher professional development, Student-centred pedagogy, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Analytical skills, Writing skills, Facilitation skills, Communication skills, Reporting skills