Purpose of Activity/Assignment
Since June 2020, UNICEF has been implementing the Akelius Digital Language Course initiative in BiH. UNICEF has partnered with CSOs and ensured access to the Akelius Digital Language course in reception centres as a non-formal education activity.
Despite the benefits of the Akelius Digital Language Course, several challenges remain, particularly in terms of teacher competencies with educational technology (EdTech). Many teachers need further support in strengthening their digital skills and effectively integrating blended learning approaches into their classrooms. UNICEF is planning a significant scale up of 31 additional schools in Una-Sana Canton which will bring the total number of schools in this Canton to 48 (47 primary and one secondary) which will require substantial support to manage, coordinate, plan, deliver and monitor activities related to this scale-up.
Education
Bachelors degree in Education, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Law, International Relations, Political Science, English/German language or other relevant disciplines.
• Experience in education, technology and digital learning
• 3 years of relevant professional experience
• Valid drivers license (B category) is required
• Strong ICT skills, including the use of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, data collection tools, Android OS
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, intercultural sensitivity;
• Strong facilitation skills and ability to work independently and proactively
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and discretion with confidential information
Fluency in English and BCS (Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian) mandatory.
• Prior foreign language teaching experience is desirable
• Experience in the UN Common System is desirable
For every Child, you demonstrate...
This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.
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.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
Remarks
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 applicants’ 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.