Individual Contractor: Curriculum Design Consultant, UNICEF Global Shared Services Centre, Budapest, Hungary

The consultant will provide expertise in the design of first line management training as well as other curriculum as directed by the Learning and Development specialist.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, results

UNICEF's Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) in Budapest, Hungary supports UNICEF operations globally in the areas of Finance, Human Resources, Payroll and Information Technology.

The GSSC at UNICEF was established in 2015 and is staffed with over 300 professionals from around the world. The staff at the GSSC are highly educated, young professionals many of whom are new to the UN and UNICEF. They have been eager to learn the new skills needed to perform their tasks and participate in comprehensive learning to achieve that goal.

The consultant will provide expertise in the design of first line management training as well as other curriculum as directed by the Learning and Development specialist.

How can you make a difference?

To develop new and enhance existing learning courses and collaborate on the development of new offerings, the consultant will undertake the following tasks:

• Work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop curriculum for first level manager training
• Review and consult on the converting of existing curriculum for first level manager training
• Work closely with technical developer to create interactive and engaging e-learning modules

This will involve:

Under the direction of the Learning and Development Specialist, the consultant will:

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across UNICEF to assess the needs
• Review existing materials from UN Staff College to determine how to incorporate into new curriculum
• Deliver a completed curriculum package

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

• Excellent collaborative skills working with multiple stakeholders
• Curriculum design and interactive courseware development experience
• Advanced English language skills
• Good analytical and communication skills
• Proven experience in implementation under time limits
• Ability to work in a team

Application Instructions

The proposing service provider must include the following attachments in their submission:

• CV detailing education background and relevant experience
• Financial proposal indicating the daily rate for delivery of services (based on an hourly rate). This rate should be expressed in either Hungarian Forints or USD (NET + VAT, if applicable). Please be certain to specify the exact amount.
• Document to prove eligibility to work in Hungary, if applicant is non-Hungarian citizen (copy of passport in case of EU citizens; work visa in case of non-EU citizens).
• Sample of interactive learning curriculum for review
• At least two letters of reference regarding candidates experience in course development

Location and duration

The consultant will work at the GSSC premises, in Budapest, Hungary, under the supervision of the Learning and Development Specialist.  The duration is 6 months.

Normal working hours for this consultancy shall be 8 working hours per day, 5 days per week, although flexible hours can be arranged with agreement of the project supervisor.

Evaluation Criteria

Passing total score for Technical Evaluation is 60 points:

• Interactive Courseware design and development expertise (30 points)
• Knowledge of various e-learning tools; e.g., Captivate, Storyline, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Premier, etc. (20 points)
• UNICEF/UN knowledge and experience (10 points)

Passing total score for Technical Evaluation is 45 points. Candidates meeting technical requirements will be evaluated based on value for money of Financial Proposal.

Payment information

The terms of payment are net 30 days, after receipt of invoice and acceptance of work. Payment will be affected on a monthly basis by bank transfer in the currency of billing.

Individual consultants are not a standard employment arrangement, as payments will be made based on invoices submitted by the consultants on a monthly basis. Individual consultants are entirely responsible for the payment of all insurances, taxes, other contributions payable by the consultant on the payments made by UNICEF to the consultant for his invoices issued under this contract.

Terms of employment

Consultants are required to submit a statement of good health prior to commencement of work and to take full responsibility for the accuracy of that statement.

The consultant is responsible for arranging, at their own expense, life, health, and other forms of insurance covering the period of their services on behalf of UNICEF as they consider appropriate. Consultants are not eligible to participate in the life or health insurance schemes available to United Nations staff members.

UNICEF undertakes no liability for taxes, duty or other contribution payable by the consultant on payments made under this contract.

Please submit your application through UNICEF's online recruiting system in English.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.