Individual Consultant – Study on Recognition and QA of Micro-credentials in Asia-Pacific
UNESCO
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Thailand
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About the role
- Plan and execute the study to generate actionable, evidence based recommendations and operational guidelines for more stackable micro credentials in Asia Pacific.
- Conduct desk review & mapping to define the scope, research questions, methodology and work plan of the study in consultation with UNESCO Bangkok.
- Implement surveys, Key informant interviews or focus group discussions with stakeholders including recognition authorities, NICs, QA agencies and networks, and experts.
- Draft a report including case studies on micro-credential ecosystems covering different regions.
- Co-facilitate consultation meetings to gather feedback and refine the report.
- Prepare a policy brief for higher education policymakers based on the study report.
Requirements
- University degree at master’s level or equivalent in Education, Social Sciences, International Development or related field.
- At least ten years of experience in conducting relevant research projects and/or programme planning and management in higher education and training;
- At least three years of work experience acquired at the international level or in an international setting;
- Experience with researching micro-credentials, and/or flexible learning, qualifications frameworks, recognition, quality assurance, digital credentials and interoperability in Asia-Pacific;
- Understanding and knowledge of UNESCO’s mandate and its programming in relation to higher education.
- Analytical skills to collect and review higher education policy documents, reports and diverse stakeholder perspectives in Asia and the Pacific;
- Advanced research skills to plan, conduct, analyze and present findings from focus group discussions and stakeholder consultations;
- Demonstrated expertise in collaborating with governmental bodies on related research and regional consultations;
- Understands complex information and quickly identifies key issues;
- Forms sound, evidence-based judgments and assesses risks to project delivery
- Excellent report writing and oral presentation skills in English.
Benefits
- Work location: Remote
- Duration of contract: 9 months
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
research methodologydata analysissurvey implementationfocus group discussionscase study developmentpolicy brief preparationmicro-credentials researchqualifications frameworksquality assurancedigital credentials
Soft Skills
analytical skillscollaborationcommunicationreport writingpresentation skillsstakeholder engagementproblem-solvingcritical thinkingproject managementevidence-based judgment
Certifications
master's degree in Educationmaster's degree in Social Sciencesmaster's degree in International Development