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International Expert - Higher Education Reform and Internationalization under TVET-2 (Remote)

Remote | Baghdad

  • Organization: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
  • Location: Remote | Baghdad
  • Grade: Volunteer - International Specialist - Internationally recruited Volunteer
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Education, Learning and Training
    • Labour Market Policy
    • Public Policy and Administration
  • Closing Date: Closed

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)

Duty Station: Baghdad

 

Classification of duty station: Remote with missions to Iraq

Standard Duration of Assignement : 11 months

Job Family: Education

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 29/05/2022

 

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

 

Background

 

Following the successful completion of the TVET Reform Phase 1 (TVET 1) project, UNESCO is implementing the second Phase of the TVET Reform Programme Phase 2 (TVET 2) with continued funding support from the European Union.  

 

  • The overall goal (impact) of TVET 2 is: 

To ensure increased access to inclusive skills development services and assets, contributing to improved employability and socio-economic status. 

 

  • The Objectives of TVET 2 are: 
  1. To strengthen MoE national and Directorate systems and capacities for quality management, curriculum, and labour market alignment for vocational education.   
  2. To enhance the performance of selected vocational schools to create and operate Centres of Excellence
  3. To develop higher education institutions’ systems and leadership for meeting local skills needs and international recognition of qualifications
Expected Results

Each of the three objectives above has a set of three interlinked Expected Results (ERs).  The Expert’s assistance will continue the work required for the achievement of objective 3. The IE will be responsible for completing the four expected results from Objective 3, namely the following ERs:

ER3.1 Application of international practices and tools for benchmarking qualifications

  • 3.1d  Consult profiles of similar degree programmes offered by well reputed HEIs in various parts of the world to check on correspondence in general to the outputs foreseen elsewhere, without eliminating the specific characteristics tailored to local requirements.
  • 3.1e  Check that the assessment framework produced in activity 3.2d seems suitable to produce programme learning outcomes comparable to the QF levels and draft an outcomes assessment procedure.

ER3.2: Development of competency based programmes using ECTS and Tuning methods

The IE will work with the 7 Universities on their draft curricula and ensure:

  • 3.2f The new programmes are described in a Course Catalogue according to the parameters of the ECTS Users Guide.
  • 3.2g The programmes are implemented and monitored 

 ER3.3: Application of international quality standards and quality management practices

The IE will complete this Output by

  • 3.3e Organize a project-wide working meeting of the Boards with the expert/s, or a specified number of key people belonging to them, to present, compare, and perfect the 7 institutional quality drafts with due regard to institutional differences and priorities, but defining a common calendar for evaluation and reporting.
  • 3.3f The Boards organize and hold meetings with own staff and students to illustrate the plan, emphasizing the importance of internal optimization, rather than external coercion; 
  • 3.3g Implement the plans abiding by the common calendar and reporting according to the established deadlines; 
  • 3.3h Convene a final conference of the rectors/presidents and the Boards to present the results, discuss and evaluate them, and agree on how to ensure continuation and sustainability
Long Description

Specifically, the Expert will support the implementation of ER 1.2 by the piloting and revision of the existing competency-based TVET Curriculum from TVET 1, and then the development and piloting of a new ICT Curricula for two occupations based on the result of the Labour market survey for ICT,  developing all modules along with accompanying teaching and learning materials for selected occupations.

The Expert will work collaboratively with the MoE and DoE staff and under the supervision of the UNESCO Senior Project Officer for TVET 2.

Duties and Responsibilities of International Expert

 

Under the overall authority of the Director and UNESCO Representative to Iraq and guidance of Chief of Education of the UNESCO Office for Iraq, and under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Officer for TVET 2, the Expert shall be responsible for piloting a set of existing materials and developing the competency-based ICT Curriculum, accompanying teaching and learning materials and their piloting demonstrated through following deliverables:

 

i. Inception report describing the methodological framework the Expert will use in undertaking the consultancy work. It sets out in detail the implementation methodology, corresponding milestones and monitoring and evaluation activities to be submitted by 31 March 2022
ii. Workshop for Officials to clarify the project and the deliverables and the role of the MoE in supporting the project, approving the ToRs, and setting up the CD working group  by end of April 2022
iii. Analyze the labour market survey results and identify the relevant existing Curricula for Agriculture, Construction and Hospitality and the  2 most important  ICT occupations.  These will be the occupations which the CDWG will develop a competency-based ICT curriculum and modules. by mid-April 2022
iv. Modules selected from the existing TVET 1 materials in Construction, Agriculture and Hospitality and to be piloted for the 3 schools (Mosul, Erbil and Karbala) .  The report produced on above  by end May 2022
v. Occupational Profile and Occupational standards for ICT to be developed in a workshop with CD WG and presented to UNESCO for approval by end of May 2022.
vi. New ICT learning materials fully developed with all supporting documentation by September 2022 and selected modules piloted.
vii. Monthly reports submitted at the end of each calendar month with a description of what was achieved in reporting period against the Work Plan, reasons for any shortfalls or delays and action plans to get the project back on track. 
viii. Copies of all presentations/reports/ minutes of meetings etc. in the period and evaluations of all capacity-building activities. 
ix. Final Summative consultancy report, including the M&E results by one month after the end of contract services.
 

Other Information including information on timelines

 

The total duration of the assignment will be 11 months. Visits to Iraq will be required to carry out workshops for the CDWG and monitor progress and deliver any additional workshops required under subsequent contracts.  
Remuneration according to UNESCO rules and regulations based on qualifications and experience. Payment of remuneration will be linked to acceptance of the deliverables as per the agreed work plan. 
The consultancy may require missions to Erbil, Mosul, Baghdad, Basra, and Karbala as per the UN security standards and procedures in Iraq. 
 

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

1.    Academic qualifications
Master’s degree in the field of education and curriculum, or the application of ICT in TVET, or other related fields.

2.    Professional experience
•    15 years of experience in the field of competency-based TVET curriculum development and piloting with a focus on ICTs.
•    Experience in working with TVET institutions on CD implementation 
•    Experience in designing and delivering workshops for officials and teachers on CD implementation.

3.    Language requirement
Fluent in English – oral, written, comprehension
 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

 

•    Master’s degree related to TVET preferred. Previous TVET experience in Iraq is an advantage.
•    20 years of experience supporting an international organization, preferably a United Nations entity within the MENA region.
•    Good knowledge of Arabic will be an advantage.
 

- For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework. APPLICATION PROCESS

 

Interested candidates should click on “Apply Now”, then download and complete the Employment History form (Word file). At the end of the Word file, insert extra pages with the following required information in English:
* Upon completing the Word file with all the requested information above, upload the file at the “My Employment History Form / My Documents” section of the online application form. Only applications with the above-requested information will be considered.
II. A Technical Written proposal (2-3 Pages Maximum) consisting of:
•    Comments on the Terms of Reference, if any (in brief);
•    An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV), and a statement indicating how your qualifications and experience make you suitable for the assignment.
•    A description of your proposed approach and methodology for undertaking the assignment
•    A work plan with detailed milestones and key deliverables/activities as per the terms of reference
•    List of work assignments and/or THREE (03) contacts as references – to be filled and returned to UNESCO as part of the submission.
•    A Financial proposal in US dollars form filled attached. Any travel and subsistence requirements should be indicated separately. Please design the payment scheme against a clear and specific set of deliverables and milestones as reflected in the work plan (#ii above).

The proposal must be in English.
 

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

 

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.

The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. 

UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.

Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.

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