International Consultant for the development and implementation of the school-Based Teacher Professional Development Model
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.
Job Purpose
The International Consultant will be responsible for the development and implementation of the school-Based Teacher Professional Development Model. Reporting to the Chief of Education and the Education Manager (Learning), the consultant will play a crucial role in refining the STPD handbook, Headteacher, and Teacher manuals. This involves supporting the STPD technical group, conducting train-the-trainer workshops for master trainers, and providing input for an online portal with pedagogical modules and resources. The consultant will also offer up-to-date ideas, teaching practices, and models to the technical group, conduct knowledge-sharing workshops, and provide ongoing technical support to states implementing STPD. Co-leading technical engagements with government agencies and providing strategic and project management input are also key aspects of this role, ensuring the effective rollout of the professional development model.
Responsibilities
1. Support the refinement of the School-Based Teacher Professional Development (STPD) handbook and the Headteacher and Teacher manuals to ensure clarity, relevance, and effectiveness. 2. Provide technical and strategic support to the STPD technical group, contributing to the overall direction and quality of the program. 3. Conduct, in collaboration with the technical team, train-the-trainer workshops for master trainers on the Headteacher and Teacher manuals, equipping them with the necessary skills to cascade training. 4. Support Master trainers in conducting downstream training for Instructional Leadership teams, ensuring consistent application of the model. 5. Develop and provide input for the online portal, including pedagogical modules, short videos of good classroom practice, and reflection questions to enhance accessibility and engagement. 6. Offer up-to-date ideas, innovative teaching practices, and relevant models to the technical group throughout the consultancy period. 7. Conduct one knowledge-sharing workshop and provide regular ongoing technical support to states actively implementing STPD. 8. Co-lead technical engagements with government agencies, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with national education strategies. 9. Provide strategic and project management input to ensure the successful and timely implementation of the STPD model.
Work Experience
At least ten years of experience in teacher education with Ministries of Education globally. Minimum ten years in team leadership and management of multicultural teams. At least ten years of experience in writing teacher professional learning materials. Minimum five years of experience in conducting and supporting school-based teacher professional learning. Demonstrated expertise in facilitating workshops, training, and coaching government officers in low- and middle-income countries on teacher education.
Skills
Formal teaching qualification (experience as a teacher in a government system is essential), Demonstrated expertise in teacher professional development (especially in Nigeria or similar contexts), Excellent written and oral communication skills, Experience translating evidence and communicating with diverse actors (including government), Proven experience in the Foundational Learning and Numeracy (FLN) landscape (ideally Sub-Saharan Africa and Nigeria), Familiarity with competency-based education standards, Familiarity with instructional design in low-resource or multilingual settings, Knowledge of the Nigerian political landscape and education developments, Experience working with UN agencies or international development organizations, Ability to work to tight deadlines and adapt to changing needs, Ability to present ideas concisely and provide practical, actionable advice, Strong writing skills