Education Specialist (EdTech & Digital Transformation), NO-C, TA-364 Days, Dhaka, Bangladesh # 589256 (For Bangladeshi Nationals only)

Overview
Provide strategic leadership and technical expertise in enhancing education platforms in Bangladesh.

You have:

An advanced University Degree (i.e. master’s degree or equivalent) in one of the following fields is required: education, social sciences, social work, statistics, development studies, or other relevant technical fields.
A minimum of five years of professional experience in digital education and assessment platform, edtech solution, programme planning, management, and/or monitoring system is required.
Experience supporting technology-based education curriculum, learning materials and online course design is a requirement.
Technical understanding on game-based education, digital pedagogy, assessment and tracking is required.
Experience on conceptualization and understanding of the educational dashboard, RTM system, data visualization and data privacy/security is required.
Experience in education continuity, instructional design or any digital learning solution during emergency is an asset.
Relevant experience in a UN system agency or similar organization is considered as an asset.
Any national or international training or professional certification on edtech, ICT in Education, ICT in pedagogy or digital instructional design is considered as an asset.
Experience in working with sub-sector education programmes (i.e. PEDP, SEDP) is an added advantage.
Fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Contract
This is a NO-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It’s a staff contract. More about NO-3 contracts.

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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, a voice

In the Bangladesh context, this tagline underscores the unwavering commitment to improving the lives of every child in the nation. It reflects the organization’s determination to ensure that every child, regardless of their circumstances, receives the support, opportunities, and care they need to thrive. It conveys a sense of purpose, highlighting the essential role of dedication in addressing the unique challenges faced by children in Bangladesh

How can you make a difference****?

The purpose of this assignment is to provide strategic leadership and technical expertise in strengthening national digital learning ecosystems through enhanced education platforms, innovative content design, and data-driven EdTech solutions. The Education Specialist (EdTech) will lead the planning, design, and management of digital learning platforms, ensuring they deliver inclusive, engaging, and competency-based learning experiences for children and young people, with a strong emphasis on marginalized and underserved groups.

The role will support the development and deployment of high-quality digital and blended learning content, including gamified and interactive learning modules, aligned with national curriculum priorities and global digital learning standards. The Specialist will guide government counterparts in shaping EdTech policies, standards, and implementation frameworks, providing strategic direction for scalable, sustainable, and equitable digital learning delivery.

In addition, the assignment will focus on strengthening education data management and visualization systems to support real-time monitoring, decision-making, and quality assurance. This includes supporting development and optimization of dashboards, analytics systems, and learning assessment tools to enhance performance tracking, improve program effectiveness, and foster evidence-based planning.

The role will work closely with government ministries, development partners, private sector actors, and civil society organizations to ensure interoperability, resource mobilization, and effective EdTech governance. Ultimately, the assignment aims to accelerate digital transformation in education, promote future-ready learning, and contribute to the creation of a resilient, data-driven education system that delivers equitable and impactful learning outcomes for all learners.

The purpose of this job is to-

provide strategic technical leadership to strengthen national digital learning systems, including development, governance, and optimization of interoperable education platforms and learning management systems.
support government in formulating and implementing EdTech policies, standards, and strategic guidelines to ensure scalable, equitable, and future-ready digital learning services.
lead to design and development of high-quality, interactive, and gamified digital learning content aligned with national curriculum and global digital learning frameworks, ensuring inclusive access for marginalized learners.
strengthen national capacities for real-time education data management, analytics, and visualization through development of dashboards and monitoring systems to support evidence-based planning and performance management.
facilitate cross-government coordination with ministries, ICT agencies, private sectors, and telecom operators to expand digital learning access, connectivity, and technological innovation in education.
enhance digital and blended teacher training systems by supporting development and scale-up of integrated training platforms; build teacher capacity on digital pedagogy, content co-creation, and platform usage.
drive partnership, innovation, and resource mobilization to strengthen digital ecosystem, including alignment with global initiatives such as GIGA, and support sustainable, scalable EdTech investments.
Major duties and responsibilities:

1. Support to programme development and planning.

2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results.

3. Technical and operational support to programme implementation

4. Networking and partnership building.

5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: TOR_ Education Specialist NOC-TA Dhaka.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

****Education:**** An advanced University Degree (i.e. master’s degree or equivalent) in one of the following fields is required: education, social sciences, social work, statistics, development studies, or other relevant technical fields.
Work Experience: A minimum of five years of professional experience in digital education and assessment platform, edtech solution, programme planning, management, and/or monitoring system is required.
Experience supporting technology-based education curriculum, learning materials and online course design is a requirement.
Technical understanding on game-based education, digital pedagogy, assessment and tracking is required.
Experience on conceptualization and understanding of the educational dashboard, RTM system, data visualization and data privacy/security is required.
Experience in education continuity, instructional design or any digital learning solution during emergency is an asset.
Relevant experience in a UN system agency or similar organization is considered as an asset.
Any national or international training or professional certification on edtech, ICT in Education, ICT in pedagogy or digital instructional design is considered as an asset.
Experience in working with sub-sector education programmes (i.e. PEDP, SEDP) is an added advantage.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset
For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2)

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (2)

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact (2)

(4) Innovates and embraces change (2)

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

(6) Thinks and acts strategically (2)

(7) Works collaboratively with others (2)

(8) Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)