Technical Consultant

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)

Duty Station: Yangon

Job Family: Computer Sciences / Information Technologies

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Duty Station Time) : 07-MAY-2025

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

1. Background:

UNESCO is actively involved in the Global Partnership for Education- Education Sector Program Implementation Grant (GPE-ESPIG) program. The primary objective of the GPE-ESPIG program is to ensure that the most marginalized children, including those who are out-of-school or at risk of dropping out, gain access to quality learning opportunities. These opportunities are crucial for them to acquire relevant skills, build resilience, continue their education, and enhance their overall well-being. The GPE-ESPIG program consists of three key components:

• Access: The program focuses on facilitating safe and equitable access to learning for children and youth in Myanmar.
• Quality: The program aims to ensure quality teaching and learning experiences for children and youth in Myanmar. This involves strengthening the capacities of education personnel and fostering context-responsive, equity-focused learning resources and modalities that adapt to the evolving situation.
• System Strengthening: The program places emphasis on strengthening systems, management, coordination, and monitoring related to education in Myanmar.

  Long Description

  As one of the Grant Agents (GAs) for this initiative, UNESCO, in collaboration with other national and international partners, will collectively work to ensure that children and youth in Myanmar re-engage in quality and safe online learning and have access to necessary support through digital platforms.

  To support the implementation of the GPE-ESPIG program in Myanmar, UNESCO is currently seeking a qualified national consultant based in Yangon. The selected technical consultant will be responsible for providing technical advice for the development of the school data collection and support system (SDCSS), Myanmar Youth Platform and Myanmar Teacher Platform. The role entails offering technical review and suggestions in the design, implementation, and production phases of LMS and ClassMap App development, as well as providing technical inputs on new initiatives and overseeing the progress of development, improvement, and maintenance of MTP. The candidate will also play a vital role in developing and executing high-quality, innovative digital platforms under the ESPIG program.

  2. Work Assignment:

  The Individual consultant shall perform the tasks under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok, the direct supervision of the Head of UNESCO Yangon

  Project Office, and in close collaboration with UNESCO Myanmar Education unit. The Individual Consultant’s responsibilities include the following:

  2.1. Research, Innovation, and Strategic Advisory

  • Conduct research on emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance MTP, MYP, and ClassMap.
  • Collect the users’ feedbacks on system performance and platform development quarterly and Identify and propose new features including improvements.
  • Provide regular strategic technical recommendations and develop the necessary action plans for platform development
  • Advise on system architecture, security measures, and development best practices.

    2. Work Assignment:

    2.2. Performance Optimization and Scalability

    • Optimize LMS and ClassMap performance by identifying and addressing inefficiencies.
    • Conduct scalability testing to ensure system stability under increasing loads.
    • Apply performance enhancement strategies such as load balancing and database optimization.
    • Monitor system performance metrics and conduct periodic audits for continuous improvement.

      2.3. Security Assessment and Quality Assurance

      • Provide security assessments to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities of ClassMap, MYP, and MTP quarterly.
      • Implement security protocols to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with best practices.
      • Conduct/manage code reviews to maintain high coding standards, scalability, and maintainability.
      • Oversee quality assurance testing to detect and resolve bugs and performance issues.

        Long Description

        2.4. Project Monitoring and Risk Management

        • Implement project tracking tools to monitor progress and ensure alignment with objectives.
        • Identify project variances, assess impact, and take corrective actions.