NATIONAL only - Education consultant – NFE expert, Kathmandu, Nepal/ Education, 8 months (Remote with trip)

Contract Duration – 8 months

Working arrangement: Home Based with trip

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

Under the supervision of the Education Specialist, the consultant will provide technical assistance to strengthen the Non Formal Education (NFE) agenda in Nepal, with a focus on:

• Expanding alternative learning pathways (ALP) for out-of-school children and adolescents
• Strengthening equivalency and certification frameworks
• Integrating foundational and transferable skills development into NFE programmes
• Enhancing system alignment between formal, non-formal, and skills development pathways

The assignment will support UNICEF’s contribution to the School Education Sector Plan (SESP) and national priorities on equity, inclusion, and lifelong learning.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy on the detailed deliverables and expected outcomes, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: ToR xTMC0003031.pdf

• Minimum requirements:
• Education: Master`s university degree in Education, Education Planning, Development Studies, or related field
• Work Experience:
• Minimum 10 years of experience in education, with a strong focus on: Non-formal education and alternative learning pathways, Skills development and/or TVET linkages, Education systems strengthening.
• Proven experience working in Nepal or similar contexts. Experience working with government systems and decentralized education structures
• Skills (optional):
• Strong understanding of:
• NFE systems, equivalency frameworks, and lifelong learning
• Skills development and certification systems
• Inclusive and equitable education approaches
• Excellent analytical, coordination, and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders (government, NGOs, development partners)
• Language Requirements: Excellent spoken and written skills in both Nepali and English
• Desirables:
• Prior work experience with UNICEF or other UN organizations is an asset
• Technical requirements: technical proposal required including details on the approach used, timelines and expected objectives should be clearly mentioned.

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Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A detailed technical proposal
• A separate financial proposal Financial proposal TMC0003031.docx

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