Education Consultant, Education Section, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Office Based, 7 Months (Open For Nationals of Bangladesh Only) Req#595648

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The purpose of this consultancy is to design and develop a comprehensive, inclusive, and competency-based Non-Formal Education (NFE) learning package under the Alternative Learning Opportunities (ALO) Project for out-of-school children aged 10–14 years.

This is a temporary, output-based assignment with specific and measurable deliverables to be completed within a defined contract period.

The consultancy will ensure that the package integrates contextually relevant curriculum content, learner-centered pedagogy, and appropriate assessment strategies aligned with national education standards and equivalency frameworks.

Against clearly defined deliverables and timelines, the consultants will develop and submit structured course modules, teaching-learning materials, facilitator guides, and assessment tools and techniques that respond to the diverse needs of marginalized and out-of-school children, including those in hard-to-reach and vulnerable contexts.

Each deliverable will be reviewed and accepted against agreed quality standards prior to payment, with remuneration linked to the satisfactory completion of outputs rather than time served.

The assignment will ensure alignment with the priorities of the Bureau of Non-Formal Education (BNFE) and technical guidance from UNICEF, promoting flexible, accelerated, and inclusive learning pathways that facilitate transition to formal education, skills development, or other lifelong learning opportunities.

The consultants will not perform any staff functions, ongoing managerial or representational responsibilities, or tasks outside the scope of the defined deliverables.

The consultancy will conclude within the specified contract duration upon completion and acceptance of the final deliverable.

Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Planning, Social Sciences, English or a related field.

• Specialized training in Non-Formal Education (NFE), curriculum design, or pedagogy will be an asset.
• Fluency in Bangla and English (both written and spoken) is required
• Demonstrated experience working with UN agencies (preferably UNICEF), international NGOs, and/or government institutions, particularly in the education sector.
• Strong background and demonstrated skills in facilitating trainings, workshops, consultations, coaching, and mentoring.
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government counterparts and community-level actors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to prepare high-quality reports and presentations.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment and respond to evolving priorities.
• Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills in Bangla and English.
• Demonstrated ability to manage tasks independently and meet deadlines.
• Experience in developing Non-Formal Education (NFE) or alternative learning programmes for out-of-school children, particularly in the 10–14 age group.
• Experience in working on competency-based education, accelerated learning programmes, or equivalency frameworks in Bangladesh or similar contexts.
• Experience in collaborating with government agencies (e.g., BNFE), UNICEF, or other development partners in education sector initiatives.
• Ability to create innovative, learner-centered, and inclusive teaching-learning materials, including contextualized content for marginalized and hard-to reach populations.
• Ability to create practical and user-friendly assessment tools aligned with learning outcomes and competency standards.
• Experience in field testing, validation, and revision of education packages or curriculum materials.
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• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial proposal TMC0005280.xlsx