International Consultant – Development of Assistive Technology Roadmap for the Education System, Albania, 4 months (remote)

The consultant will guide the Ministry of Education in defining the steps required to introduce Assistive Technology into Albania's education system as a practical and scalable solution for inclusive learning. The assignment includes reviewing policies, consulting stakeholders, developing a roadmap, proposing models for Assistive Technology Labs, and preparing a costing framework to support planning and scale-up.

Responsibilities

• Review the Albanian education policy and legal framework and relevant international, EU and regional practice.
• Consult UNICEF, the Ministry of Education, the Agency of Assurance of Quality in Pre-University Education, other ministries, schools, teachers, students, parents, local education offices, NGOs and other relevant stakeholders.
• Develop a roadmap with concrete steps and institutional arrangements for embedding Assistive Technology in the education system.
• Propose practical models for Assistive Technology Labs.
• Prepare a costing framework to support planning, budgeting and future scale-up.

Requirements

• Master's degree in human sciences, preferably education, pedagogy, psychology, sociology, or other humanities.
• Minimum 5 years of expertise and experience in disability, assistive technology in education, ICT and AT innovation, related services and AT research.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in projects related to the inclusion of children and youth with disabilities in education.
• English language proficiency.
• Participation in regional/international expert groups and networks, initiatives related to Assistive Technology.
• Experience in ICT/AT application development is an asset.
• Ability to work in multicultural settings.
• Good communication and facilitation skills.
• Advanced knowledge of English.
• Knowledge of the UN/UNICEF mandate and UN rules/procedures will be considered as an asset.

Skills

• Assistive Technology in Education
• Disability Inclusion
• ICT Application Development
• Education Policy Review
• Multi-Stakeholder Consultation
• Strategic Roadmap Development
• Cost Framework Development
• Inclusive Learning Models
• Project Experience in Disability Inclusion
• Participation in Expert Networks
• Multi-cultural Work Experience
• Facilitation Skills
• UNICEF Mandate Knowledge
• UN Rules and Procedures
• English Language Proficiency

Languages

English