UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save childrenโs lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
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For every child, a voice
In the Bangladesh context, this tagline underscores the unwavering commitment to improving the lives of every child in the nation. It reflects the organization's determination to ensure that every child, regardless of their circumstances, receives the support, opportunities, and care they need to thrive. It conveys a sense of purpose, highlighting the essential role of dedication in addressing the unique challenges faced by children in Bangladesh
How can you make a difference?ย
The purpose of this assignment is to provide strategic leadership and technical expertise in strengthening national digital learning ecosystems through enhanced education platforms, innovative content design, and data-driven EdTech solutions. The Education Specialist (EdTech) will lead the planning, design, and management of digital learning platforms, ensuring they deliver inclusive, engaging, and competency-based learning experiences for children and young people, with a strong emphasis on marginalized and underserved groups.
The role will support the development and deployment of high-quality digital and blended learning content, including gamified and interactive learning modules, aligned with national curriculum priorities and global digital learning standards. The Specialist will guide government counterparts in shaping EdTech policies, standards, and implementation frameworks, providing strategic direction for scalable, sustainable, and equitable digital learning delivery.
In addition, the assignment will focus on strengthening education data management and visualization systems to support real-time monitoring, decision-making, and quality assurance. This includes supporting development and optimization of dashboards, analytics systems, and learning assessment tools to enhance performance tracking, improve program effectiveness, and foster evidence-based planning.
The role will work closely with government ministries, development partners, private sector actors, and civil society organizations to ensure interoperability, resource mobilization, and effective EdTech governance. Ultimately, the assignment aims to accelerate digital transformation in education, promote future-ready learning, and contribute to the creation of a resilient, data-driven education system that delivers equitable and impactful learning outcomes for all learners.
The purpose of this job is to-ย
provide strategic technical leadership to strengthen national digital learning systems, including development, governance, and optimization of interoperable education platforms and learning management systems. support government in formulating and implementing EdTech policies, standards, and strategic guidelines to ensure scalable, equitable, and future-ready digital learning services. lead to design and development of high-quality, interactive, and gamified digital learning content aligned with national curriculum and global digital learning frameworks, ensuring inclusive access for marginalized learners. strengthen national capacities for real-time education data management, analytics, and visualization through development of dashboards and monitoring systems to support evidence-based planning and performance management. facilitate cross-government coordination with ministries, ICT agencies, private sectors, and telecom operators to expand digital learning access, connectivity, and technological innovation in education. enhance digital and blended teacher training systems by supporting development and scale-up of integrated training platforms; build teacher capacity on digital pedagogy, content co-creation, and platform usage. drive partnership, innovation, and resource mobilization to strengthen digital ecosystem, including alignment with global initiatives such as GIGA, and support sustainable, scalable EdTech investments.Major duties and responsibilities:
1.ย Support to programme development and planning.
2.ย Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results.
3.ย Technical and operational support to programme implementation
4.ย Networking and partnership building.
5.ย Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building.ย ย
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:ย ย TOR_ Education Specialist NOC-TA Dhaka.pdf
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Minimum requirements:
Education:ย An advanced University Degree (i.e. masterโs degree or equivalent) in one of the following fields is required: education, social sciences, social work, statistics, development studies, or other relevant technical fields.ย ย Work Experience:ย A minimum of five years of professional experience in digital education and assessment platform, edtech solution, programme planning, management, and/or monitoring system is required. Experience supporting technology-based education curriculum, learning materials and online course design is a requirement. Technical understanding on game-based education, digital pedagogy, assessment and tracking is required. Experience on conceptualization and understanding of the educational dashboard, RTM system, data visualization and data privacy/security is required. Experience in education continuity, instructional design or any digital learning solution during emergency is an asset.ย Relevant experience in a UN system agency or similar organization is considered as an asset. Any national or international training or professional certification on edtech, ICT in Education, ICT in pedagogy or digital instructional design is considered as an asset. Experience in working with sub-sector education programmes (i.e. PEDP, SEDP) is an added advantage. Language Requirements:ย Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an assetFor every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEFโs Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
The UNICEF competencies required for this post areโฆ
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2)
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (2)
(3) Drive to achieve results for impactย (2)
(4) Innovates and embraces changeย (2)ย
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexityย (2)
(6) Thinks and acts strategicallyย (2)
(7) Works collaboratively with othersย (2)ย
(8)ย Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.
According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.
Remarks:
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF is an equal-opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from female candidates, gender-diverse individuals and people with disabilities.
UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
The VA is open to all (internal and external candidates)
Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally requiredย to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.ย
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicantsโ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.
Internal candidates may be given preference over external candidates. The term \"Internal\" refers to all staff members with fixed term, continuing or permanent appointments. Internal candidates who are legally permitted to work for UNICEF in Bangladesh, independently of UNICEF appointment, will also be considered.
Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their candidate profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in the Applicant system in order to be considered.ย The information submitted will be used for administrative purposes, salary/step determination and conditions of employment. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be accepted for applications that have already been submitted for this position.
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