Consultant Global Alliance for Literacy Action Plan

Type of contract : Consultant Contract

Level : Level 3 - Senior

Hiring Unit :Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL)

Duty Station : Hamburg

Work location : Remote

Duration of contract : 2 months

Hiring open to : External candidates

Application deadline (Midnight UTC1 Time) : 06/10/2026

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization Integrity Respect for Diversity Professionalism

Tasks

The consultant will undertake the following tasks:

1. UIL Learning Hub operationalisation and consultation:

1. in consultation with relevant UIL teams and the UIL Learning Hub team identify how the existing functionalities of the UIL Learning Hub can best support the relevant activities of the GAL Action Plan and the operationalisation of the Community of Practice and its Labs.
2. identify any implications arising from the proposed operational model that should be considered by UIL for its implementation.

1. Access and participation: Map the operational roles in the Action Plan (Lead implementers Contributors Coordinators and the GAL Secretariat) to Learning Hub roles and permissions. Define:
   1. how accounts are created and linked to GAL membership;
   2. how new members and focal points will be onboarded;
   3. the expected participant journey for each role;
   4. the approach to languages accessibility and low bandwidth.

3. Structure and activities of the labs:

1. propose the structure of each Lab on the Learning Hub including which spaces are open and which are restricted. Identify the key activities for each Lab aligned to the Moodle activities and resources and design a template for the activities. For example- the thematic forums can be a discussion forum activity on the UIL Learning Hub the policy clinics could be a Zoom meeting integrated in the UIL Learning Hub etc.
2. develop an operational model for the GAL Community of Practice and its three interconnected Labs including options for their phased activation.
3. develop detailed initial programming for 2027 and an indicative approach for subsequent years to be adjusted based on experience priorities and member engagement

4. Operational coordination and community management framework:

1. 1. develop a practical operational coordination and community management framework for the GAL Community of Practice in consultation with UIL including moderation guidelines participation guidelines data management and protection and ownership and licensing of co-created content in the CoPs as well as proposed roles and responsibilities for the day-to-day facilitation of the Community of Practice.
   2. identify which results-matrix indicators from the GAL Action Plan the Learning Hub can evidence and how so that progress can be reported annually at the Annual General Meeting (AGM)

5. Launch workshop: Develop an outline for a virtual workshop to introduce the Community of Practice and initiate the activation of the Labs.

• Communication (C)
• Accountability (C)
• Innovation (C)
• Knowlegde sharing and continuous improvement (C)
• Planning and organizing (C)
• Results focus (C)
• Teamwork (C)

For detailed information please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

• Advanced university degree in education lifelong learning adult learning and education or a related field.
• At least seven years of relevant professional experience in adult learning and eductaion
• Demonstrated experience in the field of literacy
• Proficiency in English and French.

Interested candidates shouldsubmitoneconsolidatedpdfwhich includes the following information(please upload this pdf INSTEAD of the employment history form):

• A short description one page only explaining the approach proposed for completing the project assignments.

• A financial proposal one page only for delivering the activities described in the call;

• A short CV focusing on previous relevant working experience consultancy assignments and deliverables and relevant expertise to this project.

The proposal should not exceed 5 pages. Proposals missing any of the above will not be considered.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications expected only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

Deadline of application: 7 October 2026 - 23:59 CEST (Paris local time)

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