Consultant - Methodologist

March 22

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UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations aimed at promoting international collaboration in the fields of education, culture, natural sciences, and social sciences. It works to foster peace, development, and sustainable practices through educational programs and cultural initiatives. UNESCO advocates for equal access to education and cultural preservation around the world, leveraging its partnerships with various entities, including governments and institutions, to achieve its goals.

Education • Science • Culture • United Nations • Communication

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1945

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

📋 Description

• Analysis and Update of Materials: - Analyze the existing Manual for trainers on teaching teachers how to create a safe educational environment. - Gather feedback and recommendations from trainers and teachers in person, assisted by UNESCO, who participated in the pilot projects. - Evaluate the existing sections of the Manual and identify gaps or outdated materials that need updating. • Update of Structure and Content: - Review and refine the structure of the Manual, ensuring logical flow and ease of use for trainers. - Update the content of the Manual, particularly supplementing sections related to trainer methodologies. - Add new sections or clarify existing ones with a focus on the emotional support of teachers, stress-reduction methods, and burnout prevention. - Integrate specific examples, case studies, and practical tools for trainers. • Addition of Tools and Techniques: - Develop a set of practical tools for trainers that will help them effectively teach about creating a safe environment. - Include tools for addressing teachers' emotional states, as well as methods to support children in crisis situations. • Update of Scientific and Methodological Content: - Check the relevance of the scientific and theoretical data in the Manual, considering current research in psychosocial support for teachers and students. - Introduce new methodologies, strategies, and approaches for supporting the emotional health of teachers and children during wartime. • Ensuring Alignment with Recommendations: - Consider recommendations from trainers and teachers collected during the pilot project in the final update of the Manual. - Pay attention to adapting the new materials to the specific conditions of Ukraine, considering local features and needs of educators. • Formatting and Coordination with Editors: - Collaborate with the editor and proofreader to ensure high-quality text (correctness, clarity, conciseness). - Ensure consistency in style, format, and document presentation. • Finalize the Manual, considering the recommendations of the two reviews received from supervision practitioners and supervision theorists provided by UNESCO. • Timetable and Deliverables The contractor shall submit to UNESCO for its approval: Deliverable 1. The first draft of the updated Manual for Trainers has been completed: (1) the materials of the Manual have been analyzed; (2) the structure and content have been updated; (3) tools and methodologies have been added; (4) the draft of the Manual has been agreed with UNESCO (by mid-May). Deliverable 2. Updated version of the Manual has been prepared for publication and use: (1) reviews received, and content aligned with recommendations; (2) Manual has been finalized with editors and proofreaders to ensure accuracy, clarity and consistency; (3) the final draft of the Manual, containing no less than 100 pages of Times New Roman font 12, has been approved by UNESCO (by mid-June).

🎯 Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in psychology, pedagogy, social sciences, or education (psychology background preferred). • At least 5 years of experience in educational settings (preferably as a teacher/psychologist/methodologist). • Experience in developing methodological materials for trainers, including training manuals and educational programs. • Practical experience as a trainer working with teaching staff, especially in crisis situations. • Experience working with educational materials in emergency contexts, with knowledge of the specifics of teachers' work during wartime. • Understanding of the roles of teachers and trainers, ability to create practical case studies and tools for real-life situations. • Knowledge of modern methods of emotional support for teachers, stress resilience strategies, and burnout prevention. • Editing and proofreading skills to ensure high-quality materials. • Collecting and integrating feedback from training participants into the material updating process. • Proficiency in English at a level sufficient for working with international partners and documents. • Ability to deliver high-quality, practical content on tight deadlines (2 months). • Fluency in Ukrainian, with strong written and verbal communication skills (English is an advantage). • A collaborative and flexible approach to work, with the ability to adapt materials to meet the diverse needs of teachers and students in crisis. • A practical, results-oriented mindset focused on producing tools that teachers can immediately implement in classrooms.