Digital Learning Intern UNICEF

Internship: Digital Learning Intern, 6 months, Lusaka, Zambia (For Zambian Nationals only)

Job no: 563931
Contract type: Internship
Duty Station: Lusaka
Level: Internship
Location: Zambia
Categories: Education, Information Communication Technology

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Quality Education

The UNICEF Programme of Cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) is designed to address and mitigate the threat of poverty the country’s children face, while responding to the needs with interventions addressing the multiple causative factors.

To find out more about UNICEF’s work in Zambia, please visit unicef.sharepoint.com/sites/ZMB/SitePages/About-us(1).aspx

How can you make a difference?

The objective of the internship is to support the efforts of UNICEF and MoE to strengthen and maintain the digital learning for children, especially disadvantaged. The intern is expected to contribute to the information compilation and documentation of digital e-learning opportunities and contents available for primary and secondary level learners in Zambia. Assist MoE with development of online and offline e-learning modalities, such as learning apps and web-based learning, and provide useful insights to strengthen Zambia’s digital and e-learning and make them more attractive and accessible to young learners.

Under the direct supervision of the Technology for Development Specialist and Education Specialist – Adolescent Learning and Skills Development, the Intern’s major duties/responsibilities and output expectations will be:

No. Major duties & responsibilities Deliverables
1
Enhance the existing e-learning platform

Together with MoE, serves as help desk to trouble shoot and further increase the number of digital contents in the Learning Passport platform
2
Support the utilisation of the e-learning platform

Conduct survey, key informant interviews and classroom observations to gather clients’ voices (learners) to enhance the quality of the digital learning

Undertake interviews with student teachers (students of teacher colleges, universities) to understand the types of trainings available to them.

Conduct mapping of existing digital contents that are not yet part of the MoE e-learning platform and review the contents

3
Support MoE to develop the digital learning strengthening plan

Based on the experience and evidence generated during the internship period, prepare a set of recommendations with practical action plan to support MoE’s digital learning

For additional information please review the details in the attached terms of reference for the internship:Download File ToRs – Digital Learning Intern (For Zambian Nationals only), UNICEF Zambia CO.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

University level student in IT engineering (e.g. software) and related field.
Practical experiences in IT/digital solutions and digital learning preferred
Good understanding of the digital platform and knowledge and skills in establishing and maintaining such platform
Have excellent academic performance shown through university records.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a local language is an asset.
Skills and Competencies:

Candidate should have very good communication skills in English and one of the Zambian local languages
Candidate should have proactive attitudes to support MoE in the areas of digital learning
Candidate should have good analytical skills
Candidate should possess good communication and organisational skills
Candidate should possess ability to work well in a diverse team
Training in Monitoring & Evaluation and data analysis is an advantage
Planning and budgeting skills is an asset
Learning elements

This position is based in the education team in UNICEF and the intern will interact with education specialists and other programme specialists in UNICEF, Ministry of Education and other government entities, and other development partners. This position offers excellent learning opportunities in understanding and applying data principles in a multi-sectoral environment.

Evaluation will be done at the end of the internship by the supervisor and intern. A copy of the evaluation will be provided to the intern and the original submitted to HR.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3)Drive to achieve results for impact(4)Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6)Thinks and acts strategically(7)Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Fees and Honorarium: According to UNICEF’s internship program administrative instruction, no compensation will be provided. Where appropriate, interns may be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred during official travel authorised by UNICEF. A monthly stipend enough to cover transport costs of in Zambian currency shall be paid for the internship duration (6 months).
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.
“UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for personnel with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.”
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.