Applications to be submitted on: www.inductusjobs.com/un (pdf format only)
Position: Strengthening Quality Education
Employing Agency (Employer): Inductus Limited
Duration of the contract: The initial contract will be issued until 31st Dec 2026 and may be further extended, subject to project requirements and satisfactory performance.
Remuneration: Gross compensation budgeted for the position is very attractive. Please note that the offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history. Applicants to mention their current professional fee & expected professional fee on www.inductusjobs.com/un
No. of Vacancy: 1 Position (One)
Duty Station: Kolkata, West Bengal
Reporting Line: 1. Administrative Supervision: Inductus Limited
2. Technical supervision: UN ORGANISATION: Education Specialist
Government: PBSSM (designated officers for Quality Education)
Last Date for Application: 1st April 2026 (Mid-Night)
CONTENT OF TERMS OF REFERENCE(TOR)
1. Background and Rationale
The UN ORGANISATION India Country Programme (2023–2027) prioritizes quality education as a key pathway for ensuring that all children acquire foundational skills in literacy and numeracy, alongside broader competencies necessary for lifelong learning. The Education Outcome of the programme emphasizes that “by 2027, children, including the most vulnerable, have equitable access to and participate in quality, gender-responsive learning and skilling opportunities within a safe and inclusive learning environment.” Strengthening foundational learning, improving teaching quality, and addressing learning gaps are central to achieving this goal.
West Bengal has made progress in expanding enrolment and improving education infrastructure; however, significant challenges remain in achieving quality learning outcomes, particularly at the foundational stage:
- Learning gaps in foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN), with many children in early grades unable to achieve grade-appropriate competencies.
- Teacher capacity constraints, including limited skills in child-centered pedagogies, FLN approaches, and inclusive teaching practices.
- Inequitable access to quality learning opportunities, particularly for children from marginalized communities, tribal populations, and rural areas.
- Limited integration of technology-enabled learning, compounded by a digital divide that restricts access to blended learning modalities.
- Disruptions from climate-related events such as floods and cyclones, affecting school continuity and learning outcomes.
The Government of West Bengal, in partnership with UNICEF, is implementing programmes focused on improving FLN, strengthening school readiness, enhancing teacher capacity, and promoting inclusive, safe, and resilient learning environments. These efforts aim to ensure that all children, regardless of gender, socio-economic status, or geographic location, achieve foundational learning competencies and are prepared for lifelong learning.
To accelerate progress in quality education, UN ORGANISATION seeks to engage a consultant to provide technical assistance to the Government of West Bengal in strengthening the design, implementation, monitoring, and documentation of quality education initiatives. This consultancy will contribute to ensuring that all children in West Bengal have access to high-quality, inclusive, and foundationally strong education, in line with UNICEF’s mandate of promoting equitable learning opportunities for every child.
Note: Applicants to download the TOR attachment for details like qualification, experience, skillset, deliverables, deadlines, etc.