CALL FOR APPLICATION UNESCO Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 30th October 2023
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

UNESCO is inviting interested candidates (companies/institutions/individual consultants) to apply to support UNESCO to develop and adopt a Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) e-Learning Course for Higher and Tertiary Education Institutions (HTEIs) in Tanzania. The aim is to have an e-learning course that can be hosted online and studied by youths at the HTEIs to empower them with knowledge and skills on HIV, Gender-Based Violence prevention, Relationships and Resource Management.

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BACKGROUND

UNESCO is supporting the government to realize young people’s right to education, health, and well-being and to achieve an inclusive and gender- equal society. In collaboration with Ministry of Education and other partners, UNESCO strives to increase access to good quality CSE to learners in higher learning institutes. UNESCO launched the CSE online course in the selected universities that was considered appropriate for learners and gained support and created interest for scale out in all higher and tertiary institutions in Tanzania

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ASSIGNMENT

  1. Adapt content created by experts and produce multimedia content such as video, audio, animations, simulation, gamification and graphics to be incorporated in the final e-learning course version
  2. Transform CSE course content into an interactive e-learning course incorporating edutainment multimedia content (pictures, animations, videos, simulation, games)
  3. Design an e-Learning package that should be compatible with most mainstream eLearning platforms, Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), and LMS. For example, SCORM packages or Light Touch Installation (LTI) technology.
  4. Create the e-learning course in a format that can be available through other offline modalities such as flash memory, DVDs, etc.,

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

  • Accountability (C)
  • Communication (C)
  • Innovation (C)
  • Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
  • Planning and organizing (C)
  • Results focus (C)
  • Teamwork (C)
  • Professionalism (C)
 
For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required Expertise and Qualification

i. An individual or registered institution/company

ii. Have at least 3 years of experience in developing eLearning courses for Online Distance Electronic Learning (ODeL) and the ability to create solutions that are designed to meet organizational goals.

iii. Have a team of qualified experts, with a demonstrated track record in developing high-quality e-learning courses.

iv. Extensive experience in creating edutainment multimedia for Online Distance Electronic Learning (ODeL) delivery. References and examples of past work are required and should be included in the CV.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Required Expertise and Qualification

v. Proficiency in working with standard online course authoring tools (Rise, Studio, captivate, articulate, etc.,)

vi. Proficiency in coding interactive content (advanced learning activities, adaptive testing, games, and simulations using applications) with HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and Animation;

vii. Language Skills: Fluency in English and Swahili Languages is Mandatory.

Desirable Qualification

Have education or skills in Instructional Design. Having the ability to use TPACK and KIRKPATRICK instructional design models will be an added advantage