National ECE consultant to develop ECE student practice handbook for universities in Tbilisi, Georgia
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Job no: 542079
Contract type: Consultancy
Level: Consultancy
Location: Georgia
Categories: Education
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Consultancy duration is three months starting from 20 August until 20 November, 2021.
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Deliverable/output |
Timeline |
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Review relevant international literature and develop draft outline of the student practice handbook for universities |
Brief literature review report; Draft outline of the student practice handbook for universities |
August |
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Finalize draft outline in consultation with universities, selected practice sites (preschools), UNICEF education section team |
Finalized outline |
September |
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Develop first full draft of the handbook |
Full draft of the student practice handbook for the universities.
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September-October |
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Conduct 3 focus groups with preschools and universities on the major topics and arrangements as discussed in the draft handbook |
Analytical report based on focus group data |
October |
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Revise and finalize the handbook based on focus group outcomes. |
Finalized handbook |
October-November |
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Facilitating three 1 day workshops jointly for universities and target preschools in Akhaltsikhe, Batumi and Telavi. |
Workshops conducted, reports developed for each university (and respective preshool) |
November |
- Master’s degree in Education, Education Management, Early Childhood Education and Care
- At least 3 years of work experience in the field of ECE
• At least 3 years of experience in higher education institution
• Experience with supervising student practice in educational institutions, preferably preschools or early intervention services.
• Experience in conducting focus groups, trainings or workshops
• Proficiency in Georgian
• Good working knowledge of English
Remarks:
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
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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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
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Deadline: Georgian Standard Time
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