Consultant for Digital Education and Artificial Intelligence in Education
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them reach their full potential. We are committed to promoting the rights of every child, viewing it not just as a job but as a calling. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development in a passionate and inclusive culture.
Job Purpose
The Consultant for Digital Education and Artificial Intelligence in Education will provide expert technical support to the Ministry of Education, the Institute for Education Improvement, and the Institute for Education Quality and Evaluation in Serbia. The role focuses on advancing digital education policies and initiatives, with a specific emphasis on the responsible, safe, and pedagogically meaningful integration of artificial intelligence in educational settings. This consultancy aims to guide the effective and inclusive use of digital technologies, ensuring improved learning outcomes and upholding child rights. The consultant will contribute to evidence generation, programme development, and stakeholder engagement to further Serbia's progress in digital education transformation.
Responsibilities
The consultant will provide expert support to key governmental and educational institutions in Serbia, focusing on digital education and artificial intelligence. Key responsibilities include supporting the development of digital education policies and initiatives by addressing identified needs and priorities. This involves facilitating consultation meetings with stakeholders, preparing agendas, discussion points, and necessary materials, and summarizing key conclusions. The consultant will also prepare and further develop technical documents and knowledge products, such as analyses, recommendations, and guidelines. Additionally, the role involves supporting initiatives related to artificial intelligence in education, including organizing policy roundtables, preparing key findings and recommendations, and defining priority areas and considerations for AI implementation, encompassing pedagogical, ethical, safety, and policy aspects. The consultant will also assist in the national scale-up of the AI Teaching Assistant model by identifying opportunities and developing a roadmap, and provide technical support to ministries in engaging with GIGA.
Work Experience
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in education policy, digital transformation in education, or the application of technology in educational settings. Experience with AI in education and stakeholder engagement is highly desirable.
Skills
Digital education policy development, Artificial intelligence in education, Stakeholder consultation and engagement, Technical document preparation, Programme development support, Knowledge product creation, Project management, Research and analysis, Communication skills, Pedagogical approaches in digital learning, Ethical considerations in AI, Child rights in digital environments