The consultancy is carried out within the project ‘Promoting ICT Capacity Building and Open Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies’ aimed to foster digital transformation of education for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal 4 and implemented jointly by UNESCO IITE and Shanghai Open University.
The UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (UNESCO IITE) calls for applications from qualified individuals to organize three webinars to promote the innovative use of AI in Teaching and Learning
Work assignment
Under the direct supervision of UNESCO IITE, the individual consultant will be responsible for the design, organization, and delivery of three webinars in English:
Webinar #1: “The Global Landscape of Digital Inclusion: Successful Strategies and
Lessons from Around the World”
Webinar #3: “Creating Effective Policy: From Strategy to Implementation”
Webinar #2: “Pedagogy and Practice: How to Effectively Teach Older Adults Using AI”
In particular, the consultant will perform the following tasks:
- Develop a concept note for each webinar, including objectives, target audience, key issues, and a proposed agenda with detailed questions to be discussed.
- Circulate announcements about the webinars among the target audience to maximize the outreach.
- Invite peers with subject-matter expertise to share their insights on trends, opportunities, challenges, and relevant case studies.
- Prepare materials for presentations and provide guidance to speakers.
- Contribute as a speaker and moderator to support the delivery of the webinars and active participant engagement.
- Coordinate follow-up communication with participants.
Deliverables
The consultant is expected to deliver the following:
- Three detailed webinar concept notes and agendas for the webinars by 31 October 2026.
- A list of confirmed speakers and final schedule for each webinar by 8 November 2026.
- Communication and outreach materials (e.g., invitations, announcements) by 7 December 2026.
- Presentation materials and recordings of the webinars by 7 December 2026.
- A consolidated report for each webinar, summarizing key outcomes, lessons learned, participant statistics, and feedback analysis, if applicable by 7 December 2026.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in education, educational technology, instructional design, or a related field.
Work experience
- A minimum of five years of work experience in the field of digital technology use in education, digital pedagogy, e-learning, or related fields.
- Proven experience in designing and delivering webinars or virtual events.
Skills and competencies
- Excellent written and spoken English language skills
- Strong communication and presentation abilities.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Cultural sensitivity and experience working in a diverse, international environment.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to o.akimov@unesco.org :
- Candidate’s latest Curriculum Vitae.
- A technical proposal comprising 1) Statement indicating how the candidate’s qualifications and experience make them suitable for the consultancy 2) Approach (methodology and detailed workplan, including timeframes) the candidate would adopt to carry out the consultancy (maximum three pages).
- A financial proposal indicating the amount to be charged for the consultancy, which should be quoted in USD.
Applications submitted without the requested documents will not be considered.
The deadline for submission is 5 October 2026. Please indicate ‘Call for consultancy: organizing three Use of AI webinars’ in the subject line. Only successful candidates will be contacted.