Dakar, Saint-Louis?, Senegal Remote (City)

UNESCO is hiring a Consultant - Tutor for the Course Foundations of Disability-Inclusive Education Sector Planning

Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in Education, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related discipline, with a focus on inclusive education considered advantageous.
  • At least four years of professional experience in online learning or capacity-building initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multilingual communication and participant support in international training, particularly involving individuals from low- and middle-income countries.
  • Proven background in designing, delivering, or supporting online and blended learning formats.
  • Experience collaborating with international organizations such as UN agencies, NGOs, or comparable institutions.
  • Fluency in English, French, and Portuguese, both written and spoken, is required.
  • Capacity to produce clear, concise, and engaging communications in English, French, and Portuguese.
  • Experience facilitating and moderating online discussion forums and promoting participant engagement.
  • Strong interpersonal abilities to coordinate with varied stakeholders including course teams, facilitators, interpreters, and learners.
  • Solid analytical capabilities and problem-solving aptitude.
  • Ability to perform effectively under pressure and adhere to strict timelines.
  • Cultural awareness and experience working with diverse teams across multiple geographic regions.
  • High level of attention to detail and dedication to delivering high-quality outputs.
  • Strong organizational and project coordination competencies.
  • Proficiency in using Learning Management Systems (e.g., Moodle) and collaborative platforms like Google Drive and SharePoint.
  • Experience managing assessment tools, participant tracking systems, and grading processes.
  • Skill in preparing structured reports, schedules, and evaluation materials.
  • Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation frameworks in educational or training contexts.
  • Experience offering real-time technical support during live virtual sessions such as webinars, office hours, and roundtables.
  • Familiarity with video conferencing platforms including Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
  • Ability to promptly and efficiently resolve technical or logistical issues encountered by participants.

Nice to Have

  • Prior engagement in disability-inclusive education initiatives or education sector planning at national or global levels.
  • Experience supporting learners with disabilities to ensure equitable access to online education.
  • Previous work with IIEP-UNESCO on related projects.
  • Knowledge of UNESCO's educational frameworks and IIEP's methodological approaches.
  • Experience conducting post-training evaluations, participant surveys, and reporting on engagement outcomes.

Compensation

Payment is conditional on the satisfactory completion of deliverables in a timely manner.

Work Arrangement

Part-time, remote engagement with an average of 3 days per week.

Team

Collaborative environment involving international stakeholders, facilitators, interpreters, and participants from diverse regions.

Other

  • An average engagement of 3 days per week is expected during that period.
  • Payment is conditional on the satisfactory completion of deliverables in a timely manner, according to the anticipated completion dates indicated above unless otherwise agreed with the project leader.
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Department Education services
Category management
Posted 3 months ago