National Consultant, Support the Content Development and Operationalization of Digital Village at the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: National Consultant, Support the Content Development and Operationalization of Digital Village

Job no: 577872
Location: Sokoto
Contract type: Consultancy
Categories: Child Protection

Responsibilities
How can you make a difference? 

• Conduct an in-depth needs assessment, focusing on the specific priorities of stakeholders and understanding the educational, technological, and socio-cultural needs, of the target audience (out-of-school Adolescent girls and Almajiri), as well as priority areas of learning for the community and government.
•  Install and configure all IT equipment, including computers, tablets, servers, and wireless broadband solutions.
• Integrate a Learning Management System (LMS) with existing Nigeria learning Passport  (for tracking enrollment and course registration and completion) that supports multimedia content and real-time tracking of learner progress.
• Implement data protection and cybersecurity measures, as outlined in the security and privacy guidelines.
• Develop and localize a culturally relevant curriculum that includes digital literacy, foundational literacy and numeracy,  vocational training, and life skills programs tailored to the needs of out-of-school Adolescent girls and Almajiri in Sokoto.
• Translate and adapt content to local languages (Hausa) and ensure it aligns with national education standards and cultural contexts.
• Pilot the curriculum and gather feedback and refine it based on learner and community inputs.
• Recruit and train facilitators and IT support staff.
• Provide comprehensive training programs covering digital literacy, pedagogical methods, IT maintenance,
• Develop context appropriate digital SBC approaches for Community engagement.

Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

• Advanced University degree (Master/PG) in a relevant field of study (Computer sciences/management information System)
• A minimum of 8 years managing educational or technology projects with strong organizational skills.
• IT Infrastructure Specialists: A minimum of 5 years in setting up and managing IT systems and digital learning environments.
• Trainers and Instructors: A minimum of 5 years in delivering digital literacy and vocational training programs, with experience in underserved communities.
• Information Technology Practitioner: Must be a Chartered IT Practitioner (CITP) with the Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria) CPN.
• Strong analytical skills – references to previous work or institutions
• Previous experience with UNICEF or Recognised internation organization is an advantage.
• Fluency in English
• Excellent writing skills
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a local language is an asset. 

Application Closing Date
19th December, 2024.