UNICEF Moldova: Nat Indiv Consultant to develop a methodology and a study on the needs of teachers, mentors, and school managers

UNICEF Moldova is hiring a National Individual Consultant to support MER and INEL in determining the personal and development needs of teachers, mentors, and school managers from the perspective of improving the learning outcomes. The study’s results will serve as a reference for decision-making regarding teacher training policies, for the re-design of initial and ongoing professional development programs for teachers and school managers, and the development of mentor training programs.

Qualifications and experience:

• University degree in educational sciences is required
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in the relevant fields (professional development programs, development of surveys and studies, management of education programs, research etc.) are required
• Proven experience in collecting and analysing datais required
• Experience in conducting desk reviews and research, including qualitative studies and baseline assessments, evaluations is required
• Demonstrated work experience in the education sector with national/international institutions/organizations is a strong asset
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, both at technical level and policy level is required
• Fluency in Romanian and working knowledge of English is required.

How to apply: 

To read more detailed information and apply for this position, please visit UNICEF webpage: 

https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/576067/national-individual-consultant-to-develop-a-methodology-and-a-study-on-the-professional-and-personal-development-needs-of-teachers-mentors-and-school-managers

Application deadline: 13 October 2024

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. 

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. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. 

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. Consultants 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.