UNESCO is actively involved in the Global Partnership for Education‒Education Sector Programme Implementation Grant (GPE-ESPIG) programme. The primary objective of this programme is to ensure that the most marginalized children, including those who are out-of-school or at risk of dropping out, gain access to quality learning opportunities. By acquiring essential skills, build resilience, continue their education, these children can improve their overall well-being.

UNESCO is seeking an institution, organization, or firm to create podcasts which are informative and engaging helping teachers feel more confident in their abilities.  The selected institution, organization, or firm will be responsible for disseminating the podcasts on UNESCO’s platforms and network with local teacher communities.

Components

• The GPE-ESPIG programme consists of three key components:
  • Access: focuses on facilitating safe and equitable access to learning for children and youth in Myanmar.
  • Quality: aims to ensure quality teaching and learning experiences for children and youth in Myanmar. This involves strengthening the capacities of education personnel and fostering context-responsive, equity-focused learning resources and modalities that adapt to the evolving situation.
  • System Strengthening: places emphasis on strengthening systems, management, coordination, and monitoring related to education in Myanmar.

Deliverables

• Submit the workplan outlining key themes, topics, formats (at least 2) and objectives for each podcast episode.
• Submit clear, engaging, and target-appropriate scripts for 70 podcasts, ensuring inclusivity and cultural sensitivity.
• Submit the detailed plan for promoting the podcast series, including strategies and channels for dissemination targeting 1,200 teachers.
• Submit draft 35 podcasts (#first batch), ensuring inclusivity and cultural sensitivity.
• Submit draft 35 podcasts (#second batch), ensuring inclusivity and cultural sensitivity.
• Submit final version of a total of 70 podcasts in high-quality audio format.
• Submit the report on the implementation of the podcast promotions including collection of user feedback on podcast episodes.

Eligibility Criteria

• Organization/Legal entities
  • Required Qualifications
    • A proven track record of at least 3 years’ experiences in educational content development, production and dissemination such as podcasts and online courses.
    • Proficiency in audio production, including script writing, recording, editing and post- production.
    • Experience in using various communication channels (social media, newsletters, etc.) for promotion and engagement.
    • Ability to deliver high quality work within specified timelines.
  • Desirable Qualifications:
    • Previous experience international organizations, and/or the UN organizations are preferred; and
    • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including UNESCO, subject matter experts and educators.
• Personnel/staff who will implement the activities.
  • Required Qualifications:
    • A bachelor’s degree in education, communication, media, digital media or related field.
    • Proven experience in creating educational content, including scriptwriting, and developing engaging materials for digital media.
    • Experience in recording, editing and producing high quality audio and video content.
    • Experience in conducting surveys and analyzing feedback to inform content development.
    • Ability to use the digital platform for content distribution and engagement.
    • Ability to manage timelines, deliverables and ensure the project stays on track.
  • Desirable Qualifications:
    • Previous work on similar podcasts series or digital educational projects and
  • Previous experience specifically with youth or teachers in the context of Myanmar will be an advantage.

For more information, visit UNESCO.