OVERVIEW
Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)
Duty Station: New Delhi
Job Family: Computer Sciences / Information Technologies
Type of contract : Non Staff
Level : Level 4 (Equivalent to NOA)
Duration of contract : 1 year
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 15-May-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Duration of Contract is one (1) year, with the possibility of an extension subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory performance. Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply for this position.
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
The UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) is UNESCOโs first education-related category 1 institute in the Asia and the Pacific region towards the development and promotion of new approaches to education for a more peaceful and sustainable world. The Institute is a globally regarded centre of excellence for research and implementation of socio-emotional learning (SEL) through innovative digital pedagogies empowered by Artificial Intelligence.
Long Description
Under the overall authority of the Director and direct supervision of the National Information Technology Officer of the Institute (NITO), the incumbent will serve as โAssociate National Project Officer (ICT) and will be responsible for the following duties
Duties and Responsibilities
(1) Technical Course Administration:
Long Description
(2) Coordination with FramerSpace Support Team
Act as a focal point for communication between the FramerSpace support team and FramerSpace development team. Ensure timely resolution of technical issues and user support.
(3) Liaison with Program Team
Collaborate with program teams to understand course requirements and ensure effective integration of FramerSpace features. Track bugs and new feature requests from program teams, providing regular updates.
(4) Monitoring and Course Enhancement
Regularly monitor courses on FramerSpace and identify opportunities for improvement. Collaborate with course creators and moderators to integrate new technology affordances into FramerSpace courses.Long Description
(5) Administration of Training Programs
Ensure that the tutorials on FramerSpace know-hows are up-to-date. Coordinate and administer training programs for FramerSpace users, both within and outside UNESCO MGIEP. Provide guidance on the affordances and features of FramerSpace to FramerSpace users.
(6) Engagement with External Software Vendors
Communicate with external software vendors responsible for developing and maintaining FramerSpace features. Coordinate the implementation of new features and ensure seamless integration.Short Description
(7) Software and License Management
Ensure all software licenses within UNESCO MGIEP are up-to-date for optimal IT processes. Collaborate with relevant officers to manage software procurement and licensing.
(8) Any other related task as assigned by the supervisor/ Director.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Accountability (C)Communication (C)Innovation (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)
- For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education Qualification: Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in education, educational technology, computer science, or a related discipline.
Work Experience: Minimum two yearsโ experience in working with educators in delivering online and in-person education programmes and/or working with education and/or other social sectors, and/or ministries in government.