Consultant – Transformative Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (Bangkok, Thailand) contract

Parent Sector : Field Office

Duty Station: Bangkok

Job Family: Education

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 10-NOV-2024

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

This consultancy is based in Bangkok in the Education Section at the UNESCO Regional Office. In the Transformative Education Unit, key priority activities focus on SDG Target 4.7 include Global Citizenship Education (GCED) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and NEQMAP. In line with the new Recommendation on Education for Peace, Human Rights and Sustainable Development, these activities are implemented within the partnership and support from the Asia Pacific Center for International Understanding in Education (APCIEU) as well as in the framework of the project ‘Empowering Learners Through Transformative Education for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific’ supported by the Government of Japan/MEXT. A whole-institution approach is being utilized to advance Target 4.7 in Member States, by providing technical assistance, capacity building, broad-based consultations among diverse stakeholders beyond education, and facilitating knowledge exchange to address emerging issues, and support educational transformation.

Within this framework, the consultant shall prepare for and produce a series of research, case scenarios, conference materials, including presentations, reports, and communication packages to support the implementation of SDG4.7 target and NEQMAP.

Under the overall authority of the Regional Director of the Regional Office in Bangkok; the guidance of the Chief of Section for Education; and direct supervision of the Programme Specialist in Transformative Education Team at UNESCO Bangkok, the Individual Specialist will support specific activities of the NEQMAP network, and GCED and ESD programmes in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Individual Specialist will undertake the following tasks:

a)   Related to GCED (online) Network Annual Meeting in cooperation with APCIEU (tentatively on 16 December 2024):

• Prepare the concept note, agenda, run-of-show with presentations by specialists, and a communications package (including announcement article) by 25 November 2024.
• Prepare a brief article of approx. 250 words for the UNESCO Bangkok website highlighting key messages from the GCED Network annual meeting by 23 December 2024.

b)   Related to GCED Network Meeting at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), China (18-20 February 2025;-dates to be confirmed):

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• Contribute to preparations by developing the conference and communications package for GCED Network members, as well as announcement article of maximum 250 words by 25 January 2025
• Undertake travel to GCED Network event for 5 days upon confirmation of dates. Receipts, air ticket itinerary, boarding pass, visa fee receipt (if any), etc. for reimbursement shall be submitted as evidence after the mission on or before 25 March 2025

a.  The Individual Specialist will be required to travel on missions directly related to programme or project implementation during the assignment.

b.  The Individual Specialist should travel economy class and receive DSA at the standard rate (and which should be reduced, as necessary, when the number of days of DSA exceeds the limits stipulated in the table of rates published by ICSC). DSA is only payable to individuals carrying out assignments away from usual place of residence or work. The Specialist is expected to make her/his own travel arrangements and should be provided with a lump sum to cover travel-related expenses in accordance with UNESCO rules and regulations.

c.  The Individual Specialist is responsible for obtaining a certificate for BSAFE security awareness training, which is available on the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (DSS) website (https://training.dss.un.org), UNDSS security clearance through UNDSS’s Travel Request Information Process (TRIP) system for the countries to be visited, before travelling, and obtain prior approval of the Director/Head of the field office to which the travel has been agreed.

d.  After completion of the official travel, the Individual Specialist must prepare a travel settlement and submit it to UNESCO to indicate whether the travel was completed as originally authorised or with changes. The Individual Specialist is required to:

           – attach proof of travel and travel expenses with the travel settlement;

           – declare any deviation from the itinerary or duration of the trip, which must be clearly detailed in order to allow for any necessary re-costing;

           – declare any free or subsidised accommodation, meals, transportation to or from the terminal or transportation provided by the host/inviting body, an airline or a hotel.

           – submit a mission report to UNESCO after the completion of the mission. Reports should clearly indicate the objective(s) of the mission, results achieved, any follow-up action required and recommendations that the Individual Specialist deems appropriate. 

• • Prepare a draft recap article of maximum 250 words by 25 February 2025

c)    Related to Asia-Pacific Regional GCED Network Annual Report (2024 Activities):

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• Prepare and submit the 2024 annual report (maximum 7 pages plus annexes) electronically and in hard copy by 23 December 2024.

d)    Related to the NEQMAP Annual Meeting (20 Dec. date to be confirmed) :

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• Draft the concept note and prepare communications materials to convene network members by 25 November 2024.
• Submit a recap article and 3-page report (plus annexes) documenting the outcomes of the NEQMAP Meeting by 23 December 2024.

e)   Related to the Publication on “Transformative Education and Sustainable Futures to Empower Learners in Asia and the Pacific”:

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• Conduct a literature review and prepare an outline as well as case scenarios from the ESD Japan MEXT project in Indonesia and Tonga for integration into the publication. The outline of publication and case scenarios from ESD project (maximum 7 pages) are due by 5 January 2025
• Submit revised versions of the outline and case scenarios by 25 January 2025.
• Submit the final paper on “Transformative Education and Sustainable Futures” for peer review by 25 March 2025.

1. ​​​​​​​GCED Annual Meeting concept note, agenda, run-of-show, and package by 25 Nov 2024;
2. GCED Network Meeting recap articles by 23 Dec 2024;
3. GCED Network meeting (XJLU China) Conference package and 2 articles for UNESCO website by 25 January 2024
4. Mission report by 25 March 2025;
5. Draft recap article of GCED Network Meeting by 25 February 2025;
6. Asia-Pacific GCED Network Annual Report for 2024 activities by 23 Dec 2024;
7. NEQMAP Annual Meeting concept note, agenda, and communications materials by 25 Nov 2024;  
8. NEQMAP 3-page report with annexes by 23 Dec 2024;
9. ESD Publication outline and case scenarios (Indonesia and Tonga) by 5 January 2025;
10. Revised ESD outline and cases by 25 Jan 2025;
11. Analytical ESD Project summary report by 25 Jan 2025;
12. Proposal and strategic plan for GCED Network activities for 2025 by 25 Feb 2025; two concept notes by 25 Feb 2025;
13. GCED/ESD Training Workshop Concept Note by 25 Mar 2025. Final paper on Transformative Education and Sustainable Futures by 25 Mar 2025;
14. Draft GCED/ESD Guidelines by 25 Apr 2025;
15. Final GCED/ESD Guidelines by 25 May 2025;
16. ESD/GCED training materials with feedback integrated by 25 June 2025;  
17. ESD/GCED Training Workshop report by 25 Jul 2025;
18. Analytical report on ESD and GCED network activities by 25 Aug 2025.

All drafts must be in line with UNESCO’s style guide (https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000141812). The consultant must provide of all references to data and other relevant material/resources used for argument presented as footnotes including links to the resources where possible. In line with UNESCO’s overall gender mainstreaming strategy, the individual specialist is expected to integrate a gender perspective in all activities and apply gender analysis and mainstreaming concepts whenever feasible. 

      The work shall be completed by 15 September 2025 at the latest.

Education:

• University Degree (Masters) in the field of education, social sciences, communication, journalism, or related areas to international development.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in education, policy, planning, projects, or teaching;
• Experiences in developing and managing innovative programmes, networks, and partnerships etc.

Skills/Competencies:

• Excellent IT skills with proficiency in the use of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel. PowerPoint, etc.);
• Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills;
• Ability to take initiatives and to provide quality and timely support and services;
• Ability to work under pressure and flexibility to adjust work schedules and priorities; 
• Ability to plan strategically and to translate strategies into action; 
• Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team in a multicultural environment;
• Capacity for accuracy and attention to detail in preparation of correspondence;
• Motivated to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others;
• Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments and living conditions.

Languages:

• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.
   

• Previous experience with international organization, preferably the United Nations, would be highly regarded.  Publishing background will be an asset.

Interested candidates are invited to submit to UNESCO Bangkok office the specific requirements as below through careers.unesco.org:

Interested candidates should click on “Apply Now” and upload the following documents as a single PDF document in place of the Employment History Form. 

Before uploading the document, at the end of the Employment History Form, please insert extra pages with the following required documents:

• An up-to-date CV stating details of educational qualifications, work experience, including prior experience of similar work
• A list of past work or reports/publications written with hyperlinks to access such paper if they are available online or samples of such papers if they are only available offline
• A brief proposal (1-2 pages) discussing the approach/methodology to undertake the assignment and the proposed fee in USD to undertake the assignment. Any travel and subsistence requirements should be indicated separately.

Your proposal and any supporting documents must be in English.

• Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are able to inform only the successful candidate(s) about the outcome or status of the selection process.
• Please submit your application through SuccessFactors. Only if you are unable to attach requirements in system, please inform us at ed.bgk@unesco.org

Assessment:

• Only applications providing the information requested in the application procedure will be considered.
• Evaluation of qualified applicants may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.