UNESCO
Education • Non-profit • Social Impact
UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations aimed at promoting international collaboration in the fields of education, culture, natural sciences, and social sciences. It works to foster peace, development, and sustainable practices through educational programs and cultural initiatives. UNESCO advocates for equal access to education and cultural preservation around the world, leveraging its partnerships with various entities, including governments and institutions, to achieve its goals.
1001 - 5000 employees
Founded 1945
📚 Education
🤝 Non-profit
🌍 Social Impact
Individual Consultant – Education Specialist, Inclusion and Diversity in Teacher Education
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September 18
UNESCO
Education • Non-profit • Social Impact
UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations aimed at promoting international collaboration in the fields of education, culture, natural sciences, and social sciences. It works to foster peace, development, and sustainable practices through educational programs and cultural initiatives. UNESCO advocates for equal access to education and cultural preservation around the world, leveraging its partnerships with various entities, including governments and institutions, to achieve its goals.
1001 - 5000 employees
Founded 1945
📚 Education
🤝 Non-profit
🌍 Social Impact
📋 Description
• Conceptualize and lead development and piloting of a comprehensive teacher training module on inclusion and diversity in education tailored to Lao PDR • Provide policy-oriented technical guidance to MoES in production of teacher training content on inclusion and diversity • Conduct desk review and contextual analysis of national strategies, policies, teacher standards, and international evidence • Design conceptual framework, structure, content, and delivery methodology for the module • Design and lead a national stakeholder consultation workshop in collaboration with MoES and UNESCO Bangkok • Lead drafting and iterative development of the module with teacher educators and education personnel • Design pilot implementation package, including methodology, assessment tools, training materials, and workshop agendas • Design and facilitate capacity development workshop for teacher educators and institutional leaders in two pilot TEIs • Provide technical and strategic guidance to pilot TEIs during pilot implementation (in-person or remotely) • Collect and synthesize findings and lessons learned from pilot to inform module revision • Revise and finalize module based on pilot findings for integration into pre-service teacher education programmes • Develop concise policy guidance note with strategic recommendations for system strengthening • Prepare final consultancy report (max 10 pages) summarizing activities, stakeholder engagement, pilot outcomes, and recommendations
🎯 Requirements
• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in education, teacher education, inclusive education, curriculum development, or a related field • Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in inclusive education, teacher education, or curriculum development • Proven experience in designing and developing teacher training materials and content for adult learners • Track record of planning and facilitating technical workshops, consultations, and/or capacity development activities with education stakeholders • Demonstrated experience in advocacy and technical guidance on inclusion in education with teachers, teacher educators, and education officials • Experience in working in multi-stakeholder and cross-cultural contexts, preferably in the Asia-Pacific region • Strong analytical, research, and communication skills, with knowledge of educational planning, teacher training module development, and participatory approaches • Proven facilitation skills for high-level multi-stakeholder workshops and capacity development sessions (in-person and online) • Ability to synthesize complex inputs and feedback into clear and actionable recommendations • Strong interpersonal skills to foster inclusive, collaborative, and learner-centred processes • Proficiency in using digital tools and platforms for remote collaboration, communication, and data collection • Fluency in spoken and written English • Desirable: PhD in education, inclusive pedagogy, curriculum development, or a related field (desirable, not required) • Desirable: Experience in advising Ministries of Education, intergovernmental organizations, or UN agencies on teacher education reform or inclusive education policy • Desirable: Proven track record of producing policy guidance, strategy papers, or system-level recommendations for education sector reforms • Desirable: Experience in leading and coordinating regional and multi-country initiatives in teacher education and inclusive education • Desirable: Demonstrated expertise in policy analysis, monitoring and evaluation in inclusive education • Desirable: Knowledge of UNESCO’s normative frameworks (e.g., SDG 4, Education 2030, UNESCO Gender Equality Strategy) • Desirable: Familiarity with capacity development approaches in fragile or resource-constrained contexts • Desirable: Knowledge of Lao or another Southeast Asian language is an asset • Desirable: Knowledge of another UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish)
🏖️ Benefits
• Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) at the standard UN rate when travel occurs outside the Individual Specialist’s usual place of residence or work • Lump sum to cover travel-related expenses in accordance with UNESCO’s rules and regulations • All travel costs (e.g., the cost of tickets, terminal fares, and DSA) to be agreed and fixed in advance between the Individual Specialist and UNESCO • Economy class travel for official travel • Home-based / work remotely from any location (remote flexibility)
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