JOB DETAILS

The Project Consultant/Advisor will perform his/her duties and responsibilities under the formal supervision of Minister of Education, while deliverables will be reviewed and endorsed by the education specialist in UNICEF.

He/she will be responsible for direct support to the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) as the key central authority for policy making and policy monitoring in Kosovo, aimed at increasing its capacities to lead and support the digital reform at municipal and school level while being placed within MESTI premises, more specifically Ministers cabinet. Will provide guidance and coordinate the implementation of the planned intervention following the identified needs in consultation with MESTI and the Prime Minister’s advisor on digitalization.

This engagement which will be placed at the Minister of Education’s cabinet, will strengthen MESTI’s capacities through executing the following duties and responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day implementation of the project, ensuring adherence to the project plan and objectives of the digital education reform.
• Identify needs of MESTI for technical expertise to operationalize the ICT Department.
• Develop ToRs in collaboration with MESTI and UNICEF, enabling the engagement of consultants to address capacity gaps in the ICT department.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to develop the sub-legal acts to set standards, determine format and ensure the quality of digital and teaching and learning materials
• Review and finalize the Administrative Instruction (AI) on the quality of digital and teaching and learning materials, including budget implications.
• Provide guidance and technical expertise to develop the broader Guidelines for digital teaching and learning materials by developing TORs and expert(s) engagement.
• Review and finalize the developed Guidelines for producing the digital teaching materials for each level of education.
• Coordinate high-level events on Digital Education for further enhancement, integration, and scale-up of digital learning solutions.
• Provide recommendations to the Minister and ICT team for possible changes in relevant policies, protocols, and systems for data collection, monitoring, and knowledge generation mechanisms.
• Compile inputs for reporting and provide essential recommendations on digital education as needed to the Ministers cabinet and UNICEF offering guidance on further actions as needed.
   

Work Assignments Overview:
Lead and coordinate the day-to-day implementation of the digital education reform project, ensuring strict adherence to the project plan, timelines, and objectives.
Deliverables/Outputs:
– Monthly progress reports submitted.
– Quarterly project review meetings conducted.
– The project plan and timeline are updated regularly
Delivery deadline:
30 days (continuous oversight and coordination throughout the project duration)

Work Assignments Overview:
Support MESTI in identifying the technical expertise needs required to functionalize the ICT Department and conduct assessments to determine specific technical and operational requirements.
Deliverables/Outputs:
– Needs assessment report completed.
– List of required technical expertise documented.
Delivery deadline:
20 days (includes conducting assessments, consultations, and compiling reports to determine the specific needs for the ICT Department)

Work Assignments Overview:
Collaborate with MESTI and UNICEF to develop comprehensive ToRs for enable the engagement of consultants based on identified needs, ensuring alignment with the digital education reform objectives.
Deliverables/Outputs:
– ToRs for consultants created and approved.
– Consultant engagement plan developed.
Delivery deadline:
15 days (Facilitating the process of developing comprehensive ToRs, detailed discussions, guidance to drafting and revisions to ensure alignment with project objectives.

Work Assignments Overview:
Provide guidance and technical assistance in the development of sub-legal acts to establish standards, formats, and quality assurance for digital teaching and learning materials, including costing, and facilitate the creation of ToRs for expert engagement.
Deliverables/Outputs:
– Draft sub-legal acts created.
– Finalized sub-legal acts approved.
Delivery deadline:
15 Days (includes providing inputs and guidance to drafting legal frameworks, consultations, and integrating technical and financial details)

Work Assignments Overview:
Review and finalize the Administrative Instruction (AI) on the quality of digital and teaching and learning materials, including budget implications to ensure it meets required standards and objectives.
Deliverables/Outputs:
– Reviewed AI document.
– Finalized AI document approved.
Delivery deadline:
20 days (involves detailed review, feedback integration, and finalization of the AI, considering both quality and budget implications)

Work Assignments Overview:
Provide technical expertise to develop, review, and finalize comprehensive Guidelines for producing digital teaching materials for each level of education, and facilitate the development of ToRs for expert engagement.
Deliverables/Outputs:
– Draft Guidelines created.
– Finalized Guidelines approved.
Delivery deadline:
20 days (collaboration, expert input, and multiple iterations)

Work Assignments Overview:
Coordinate and lead high-level advocacy events on Digital Education, regular donor coordination meetings and engage with key stakeholders and policymakers to drive the digital education agenda forward.
Deliverables/Outputs:
– Number of advocacy events conducted.
– Event plans and reports produced.
Delivery deadline:

15 days (includes preparation, coordination, and execution of advocacy events and meetings throughout the project)

Work Assignments Overview:
Provide recommendations to the Minister and ICT team based on knowledge management practices, suggesting possible changes in policies, protocols, and systems for data collection, monitoring, and knowledge generation mechanisms.
Deliverables/Outputs:
Policy recommendation report submitted.
Delivery deadline:
15 days (involves research, analysis, and drafting recommendations based on best practices)

Work Assignments Overview:
Compile inputs for reporting and provide essential feedback to the Minister’s cabinet and UNICEF, ensuring timely and accurate reporting on project progress, challenges, and outcomes.
Deliverables/Outputs:
Monthly and quarterly reports submitted.
Feedback documents provided.
Delivery deadline:
10 days (Regular reporting and feedback require structured input compilation, drafting, and submission)

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• A relevant master’s degree in education Educational Technology, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Public Policy, or a related field.
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in the education sector, with a strong focus on digital education, ICT in education, or educational technology.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing digital education initiatives at a national or institutional level.
• Demonstrated experience in policy development, particularly in areas related to digital education, ICT integration, or education reform.
• Previous experience working with government ministries, international organizations, or educational institutions in a consulting or advisory capacity.
• Project management skills with a minimum of [5] years of experience in project coordination and leadership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in coordination, and ability to work under pressure is required.
• Fluency in both oral and written English. Fluency in oral written Albanian and English language is required.
• *Listed requirements will be used for technical evaluation in the competitive process