UNICEF Foundation Phase Initiative Consultant Jobs 2023 – South Africa NGO Jobs.
UNICEF South Africa looking for “Foundation Phase Initiative Consultant”.
Applicants with a Advanced degree may apply on or before 26th October 2023.
UNICEF, also the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund, is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. The agency is among the most widespread and recognizable social welfare organizations in the world, with a presence in 192 countries and territories.
UNICEF Foundation Phase Initiative Consultant Jobs 2023
The UNICEF has published a job vacancy announcement on 12th October 2023 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Foundation Phase Initiative Consultant to be based in Pretoria, South Africa.
| Recruiter | United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) |
| Position | Foundation Phase Initiative Consultant |
| Location | Pretoria, South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum 03 years |
| Application Deadline | 26th October 2023 |
Activities and tasks:
The consultant shall execute the assignment under the close supervision Education Specialist (Early Learning at UNICF and the Director: Curriculum Implementation and Quality Improvement (GET) at the DBE and the Education Specialist at UNICEF with a focus on the following in relation to the objectives spelled out above.
- Support the Directorate in the development and implementation FPI national work plan.
- Assist the Directorate in liaising with the relevant persons in the Provincial Education Departments on the implementation of the FPI
- Support the Directorate in overseeing, supporting and monitoring the implementation of the FPI in all provinces.
- Provide technical assistance to the Director: GET on the Foundation Phase Initiative National Steering Committee to be held two times per year.
- Assist the Directorate in establishing linkages and synergies between all other initiatives in the Foundation Phase and FPI, especially on how the latter support the facilitation of play-based pedagogical methodologies in the implementation of the CAPS.
- Technical support on the implementation of the P.L.A.Y online in-service training for Grades R to 3.
- Assist the Directorate in providing technical support on the implementation and monitoring of the active use of play-based approached on the implementation of CAPS across all subjects in the Foundation Phase.
- Support the Directorate in engaging with Provincial Departments of Education to render professional assistance in capacity building related to the used of play-based approaches in learning, teaching and assessment in Grades R to 3 in the implementation of CAPS.
- Provide technical assistance to the Directorate in reviewing, amending and/or creating materials in support of play-based learning in Grades R to 3 subjects in line with CAPS.
Eligibility Criteria
- A minimum of an advanced degree or equivalent in education, early childhood education, basic education, social sciences or related technical fields
- Minimum of three years relevant professional work experience related to the objectives of this assignment in early learning, basic education, programme management in an education field, preferably in curriculum as well as sound analytical and policy experience.
- Knowledge of early learning and development and the basic education sector in particular, the Foundation Phase in South Africa is a requirement.
- Sound knowledge of current developments in the field of early learning and basic education, including a clear articulation of play-based learning across the education curriculum (NCF and CAPS for the Grades R to 3).
- Good skills in MS Word and MS Excel as well as excellent and concise writing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to travel and a valid driver’s license.
- Proactive and energetic approach to work, ability and commitment to work under tight timeframes.
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Other Details
- Job No: 566588
- Contract Type: Consultant
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: Negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNICEF Foundation Phase Initiative Consultant Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/566588
The Closing Date: 26th October 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unicef.org |
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