Technical and Vocational Education and Training National Consultant

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UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, is a specialized agency dedicated to strengthening our shared humanity through the promotion of education, science, culture, and communication.

We set standards, produce tools and develop knowledge to create solutions to some of the greatest challenges of our time, and foster a world of greater equality and peace.

Job Description

UNESCO is seeking a National Consultant in India on TVET to deliver on two areas of work: (1) design and deliver, with Global Skills Academy partners, online trainings on AI and digital tools for vocational education master trainers and teachers in schools, and (2) coordinate, document and support the organization of a TVET knowledge exchange journey by a South Sudan delegation to Delhi, India.

UNESCO is seeking a National Consultant in India on TVET to deliver on two areas of work: (1) design and deliver, with Global Skills Academy partners, online trainings on AI and digital tools for vocational education master trainers and teachers in schools, and (2) coordinate, document and support the organization of a TVET knowledge exchange journey by a South Sudan delegation to Delhi, India.

The national consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist (Education), overall supervision of the Chief of Education, and with the implementing partner organization(s) and government officials to ensure the successful implementation of the activities.

Job Responsibilities

Under the overall authority of the Director, UNESCO South Asia Regional Office and the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist and Chief, Education sector, the consultant will:

• Design, develop and co-facilitate 6 online trainings on AI and digital tools of approximately one-hour duration for vocational education master trainers and teachers with Global Skills Academy partner from October to December on a biweekly basis:
• Coordinate with Global Skills Academy partners and government officials of the target institutions to organize the online trainings theme, structure, content and delivery.
• Liaise, engage and discuss through online email, video and chat apps with the master trainers and teachers to ensure continuous engagement with the training material and use.
• Coordinate and analyze pre-training and post-training feedback for integration into the training reports.
• Submit training reports for each completed training.

South Sudan 10 days knowledge exchange journey in Delhi in November 2025:

• Plan and manage with UNESCO and the India host institution logistical aspects before and during the visit including travel arrangements, accommodation, local transport, and scheduling.
• Support coordination between the South Sudan delegation, Indian host institutions, relevant government departments, training providers, and industry partners.
• Prepare briefing materials and background notes for the officials prior to meetings and visits.
• Document key learnings, discussions, and outcomes from the exchange, and produce a comprehensive post-exchange report with recommendations for applying lessons learned in South Sudan’s context.

Communications:

• Develop one impact story on the knowledge exchange deliverable item 2, in collaboration with the UNESCO Communications and Public Engagement, to showcase on the UNESCO website and social media channels.

Any other tasks assigned by Director, UNESCO South Asia Regional Office, the Chief of Education Sector or the Programme Specialist (Education).

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Advanced university degree (master’s and above) in education, TVET, skills development or a related fields.

Experience

• At least 7 years of progressive experience in design, implementation and assessment of training of trainers/teachers in vocational education and teaching vocational education.
• Proven experience with training teachers and educators on the use of digital and AI tools for education.
• Experience with government-to-government engagement and skills development policy research.
• The applicant must have excellent oral communication and writing skills in English and working knowledge of Hindi.

Desirable qualifications

• Prior experience working with a UN organization.
• Knowledge of another UN official working language is an advantage.

Skills and competencies

• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking.
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills with stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and commitment to work to tight timeframe.
• Flexibility and adaptability to diverse contexts across culture, gender, religion, and race.
• Ability to summarize and provide concise and comprehensible feedback.
• Proficient in using office productivity tools- MS Office, and video conferencing tools like Skype, Zoom and MS Teams, etc.

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