• Simplification of course content in consultation with subject matter expert and team
• Identification of learning authoring tool (such as Articulate, iSpring, EasyGenerator, Genially Premium, etc.) to make the course simple, engaging and user-friendly. [E-learning software license needs to be owned by the consultant and all native files will be sent to UNICEF upon completion of the project.] The consultant to have his/her own IT equipment arrangement and internet to deliver the work
• Development of the course design, including mapping competencies within the activities and assessments in a curriculum map/table (use collaborative tools to ensure stakeholder input is considered before the development stage to visualize the course structure and flow including illustrations, narrations
• Gamification and interactivity, where needed, to ensure engagement and assess understanding of participants
• Pilot testing
• Finalize the course

Duration of the Contract:

11.5 months, ~ 15 August 2024 to 31 July 2025, Remote/Home-Based

Description of Assignment:

Tasks 1: Inception

Kick-off meeting with UNICEF, subject matter experts (national consultant and team who are developing content for the course)

Present timeline and proposed strategy, including communication for the development of materials, including identifying the key milestones.

Working days 10 days

Deliverables 1:

Inception presentation with key milestones, proposed strategy including communication with content development consultant

Tasks 2: Simplify course content in collaboration with subject matter experts.

Collaborate with subject matter experts to simplify the contents.

Identify key messages that needs graphics, illustrations, animation, voice recording, Consult assessment strategies

Deliverables can be submitted in maximal 5 batches

Working days 10 days

Deliverables 2:

Simplified course content and assessment strategies using wireframe prototype using the collaborative sites to work with subject matter experts

Tasks 3: Identify learning authoring tool to make the course user-friendly, accessible and engaging

Identify appropriate learning authoring tool that will serve the purpose for offline self-pace learning with limited internet connectivity.

Ensure that the course is user-friendly and easy to navigate.

Working days 10 days

Deliverables 3:

Present draft design using the identified learning authoring tool and get feedback from UNICEF

Tasks 4: Develop course design

Confirm characteristics of 3 key facilitators /learning instructors (two woman and one man) and facilitation approaches with subject matter experts and produce main facilitators for the course

Develop illustrations, graphics, sound recordings to elaborate the contents of the course

Multimedia content integrated into the course, including videos, animations, interactive quizzes, and other multimedia elements.

Deliverables can be submitted in maximal 5 batches

Working days 140 days

Deliverables 4:

Present three key facilitators/learning instructors along with voice recording to be endorsed by UNICEF

Present voice overs for narrator (s) for endorsement by UNICEF.

(WAV or MP3)

Draft modules and user guide with integrated multimedia content

(For online: SCORM package, attached documents in PDF, videos in MP4 format

For offline: interactive file with embedded videos and audios)

Tasks 5: Piloting of the online course

Plan and conduct a pilot of the online self-paced induction course with a sample of participants.

Collect feedback from participants, facilitators, and other relevant stakeholders.

Working days 5 days

Deliverables 5:

Pilot report, including feedback analysis and proposed revisions for the course.

Tasks 6: Finalization of the course.

Incorporate feedback and suggestions from the pilot phase to finalize the online self-paced induction course material.

Develop assessment tools, including quizzes and assignments, to evaluate participant learning.

Create user guides to assist participants in learning the course effectively.

Deliverables can be submitted in maximal 5 batches

Working days 60 days

Deliverables 6:

Finalized online course for ECD workforce, including assessment tools, and user guides video and also pdf version

Tasks 7: Prepare final report

Working days 5 days

Deliverables 7:

Final report with lessons learnt and recommendations

Requirements: 

• Bachelor in any field combined with relevant experience
• Certificate in instructional design and E learning, Education Technology, or other related technical fields is an asset
• More than 5 years of experience with Microsoft 365 products, minimal 2 years’ experience with Learning Management Systems, e-learning authoring tools, video, animation and multimedia;
• Demonstrate experience working with ethnic, disadvantaged groups, persons with disabilities;
• Experience working with UNICEF, INGOs, UN organizations or other institutions with a good
• reputation in media;
• Similar quality work done with past clients; Capable of working in sensitive situations and under tight deadlines;

**Please complete the following “Expression of Interest Form” and ensure to attach in your applications:

02072024 Expression of interest online formating inception cource on ECD Final.doc

02072024 ToR_Online formating ECD inception course final (2).pdf