UNESCO MGIEP UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Post Title
:
Happy Schools Project (Phase II) Junior consultant -Research
Capacity Building for Learner Well-being in the Asia-Pacific
Duty Station
: Home Based
Type of Contract
: International home based consultant
Duration
: June 2018 to October 2018
Expected Starting Date
: As soon as possible
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Background The Happy Schools Project was launched by UNESCO Bangkok in June 2014 with the aim of promoting happiness in schools through enhanced learner well-being and holistic development. The main outcome was the 2016 publication Happy Schools: A Framework for Learner Well-being in the Asia-Pacific.1 The report features a framework of 22 criteria for a happy school under three broad categories: 1) People, 2) Process, and 3) Place. For example, these criteria include building positive relationships between teachers and students, promoting fun and engaging learning approaches, and creating a school environment free from bullying. As a follow-up, this 2nd phase aims to operationalize the Happy Schools Framework at the local and national level, as well as increase awareness, understanding and utilization of the Happy Schools Framework amongst policymakers, educators, and community stakeholders. The project includes the development of a Happy Schools Implementation Guide, capacity development workshops mainly targeting teachers, teacher trainers and school leaders, and regional knowledge exchanges and policy seminars to discuss the outcomes. It targets at least two countries in Asia and the Pacific. UNESCO MGIEP serves as an implementation partner of the Happy Schools Project (Phase II) and forms an expert team to operationalize the Happy Schools Project. II. Assignments Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO MGIEP, and the direct supervision of the project lead Yoko Mochizuki, Project Officer of UNESCO MGIEP, the consultant shall undertake the following assignments: 1. Collect academic and policy literature related to learner happiness and well-being, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and whole-school approaches to provide conceptual underpinnings to the Happy Schools framework. A particular focus should be on tools and applications that can be utilized in the class or school setting. 2. Systematically organize collected literature based on a framework agreed upon with the supervisor. 3. Create a database which ensures AI harvesting at a later stage. 4. Contribute substantial input to development of the Happy Schools Implementation Guide and the Pilot Methodology as requested by the supervisor.
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Please see UNESCO. 2016. Happy Schools: A Framework for Learner Well-being in the Asia-Pacific. 35, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi – 110001, INDIA. T: +91 11 23072356-60 F: +91 11 23072361 E:
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III. Expected Deliverables A. Database of relevant literature (assignment 1, 2 and 3)—by 31 August 2018 B. Substantial input to the Happy Schools Implementation Guide and the Pilot Methodology (assignment 4)—by 31 October 2018 IV. Payment Schedule Deliverable Database of relevant literature Substantial input to the Implementation Guide and Pilot Methodology
Payment (% of the total consultancy fees) 50 % 50 %
Delivery Date 31 August 2018 31 October 2018
V. Working Modalities Under the overall supervision of the Project Officer, the consultant will undertake the work remotely. VI. Qualifications/Requirements Education: Post-graduate degree in social sciences, learning sciences (i.e. psychology, sociology, neurosciences), education or a related field, especially specialized disciplines such as education psychology, Social-Emotional Learning, Neurosciences of Learning, or comparative education studies. Language: Excellent written and spoken English. Experience: At least 3 years of working experience, ideally related to education or psychology in the international development context; keen interest in various aspects of education; proven ability to work efficiently, under pressure and in multi-cultural environment; familiarity with UNESCO guidance documents related to ESD and GCED. Experience working with schools on issues such as safety, improving student wellbeing, addressing bullying etc will be an advantage. Competencies: Proven research and analytical skills; proven experiences in developing curriculum, training courses, textbooks, toolkits, guidebooks, etc.; good computer skills; ability to work independently on delegated tasks; excellent communication, drafting and writing skills in English. Last date of Submission of Application: Friday 8 June 2018 How To Apply: Please submit a writing sample, cover letter, and a basic proposal with timelines of action and remuneration requested to complete the assignments. Also, include the dates of your availability and the number of hours per week to which you can commit. Please submit the application documents along with detailed resume to:
[email protected]
35, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi – 110001, INDIA. T: +91 11 23072362 F: +91 11 23072361 E:
[email protected]
