National Consultant for the Development and Piloting of a Micro-Credentialing Framework in Iraq (KRI and Federal), Programme Section, 10,4 months, Baghdad, Iraq (Nationals only) Office Based

Apply now Job no: 596544 Contract type: Consultant Duty Station: Baghdad Level: Consultancy Location: Iraq Categories: Adolescent Development Contract Duration: 10,4 months Working arrangement: Office Based 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, the right to the right to a future. How can you make a difference? Purpose of the Consultancy The purpose of this consultancy is to support the design, development, piloting, and operationalization of a national micro-credentialing approach for selected professions sector competencies in Iraq. The consultant will contribute to developing the methodology, competency standards, assessment tools, training materials, and implementation modalities for the micro-credentialing framework while ensuring alignment with national systems, labour market requirements, and UNICEF inclusion and safeguarding standards. Objectives of the Consultancy The Consultancy Aims To Develop a practical, competency-based and inclusive micro-credentialing framework and implementation methodology aligned with Iraq’s TVQF and labour market needs. Facilitate coordination and consultation with relevant ministries, employers, private sector actors, chambers of commerce, academic institutions, training institutions, youth led organization, and the United Nations PROSPECTS partners. Support the development of competency standards, assessment tools, certification modalities, and quality assurance mechanisms for selected construction-sector micro-credentials. Develop training and operational materials for assessors and implementing partners. Support piloting, documentation of lessons learned, and follow-up implementation of the micro-credentialing model with relevant entities and stakeholders. Ensure integration of gender-responsive, disability-inclusive, safeguarding, green skills, digital skills, safeguarding, and meaningful youth engagement principles throughout the process. If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: External ToR TMC0005819.pdf To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have... Minimum Requirements Education: Master’s degree in TVET, Education, Human Resource Development, Economics, Public Policy, Workf