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Lao PDR has been selected by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) as one of the countries that will be part the GPE Technology for Education (Tech4Ed) technical assistance initiative. UNICEF is the selected grant agent for the GPE Tech4Ed to help co-design and implement this initiative with GPE and the technical partner EdTechHub, in close coordination with the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) and other key stakeholders in Lao PDR. The initiative draws on the technical expertise, tools and resources of UNICEF and the EdTech Hub to strengthen capacity of and within partner countries to use technology to improve education access and learning outcomes for children. More specifically the Tech4Ed initiative will provide technical, policy and cross-sectoral assistance for countries embedding or scaling technology into their education system.
Led by the MoES Digital Transformation Steering Committee and with UNICEF’s support, GPETech4Ed work plan for Lao PDR has been developed and approved by the GPE Secretariat. The GPETech4Ed work plan was developed through extensive consultation processes through the education sector working groups both at the national and sub-national level, ensuring engagement of multi-sectoral key stakeholders, both government, non-government and private sector entities. The GPETech4Ed work is based on a comprehensive situation analysis of Tech4Ed in Lao PDR, that confirmed that despite the steady expansion of access to education, several persistent challenges continue to constrain progress in education quality, inclusion, and efficiency. Available data shows low student learning outcomes such as increasing drop-out and out-of-school rates, persistent inequities in access, and insufficient financing for education. In response, digital transformation of education has identified as a priority in the national and sector strategies to address the systemic issues.
Minimum requirements
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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
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