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International Consultant for an Assistive Technology Roadmap

UNICEFTirana,AlbaniaRemote
Category | Grade:Professional | CONDeadline:26 Aug 2026 (9 days left)Job ID:595029Posted on:11 Aug 2026 (6 days ago)
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Job Description

Guides Albania’s Ministry of Education in designing a practical roadmap to introduce assistive technology in inclusive education. The consultant reviews Albanian, international and EU practice; consults UNICEF, ministries, schools, families, NGOs and other stakeholders; proposes institutional arrangements and assistive technology laboratory models; and prepares a costed roadmap for sustainable implementation and scale-up.

Key Details

Position details

Experience level

Mid

Minimum experience

5 years

Category

Professional

Employment type

Contractor

Arrangement

Remote

Education

Postgraduate degree

Contract duration

4 months

Language Requirements

Required

English

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Develop an assistive technology roadmap for the education system
  • Analyse disability inclusion and assistive technology needs in education
  • Engage stakeholders to inform the roadmap and its implementation approach
  • Provide technical advice on assistive technology innovation and related services

Role Requirements

  • Master’s degree in human sciences, education, pedagogy, psychology, sociology or another humanities field
  • At least five years of expertise in disability, assistive technology in education, ICT and assistive technology innovation
  • At least five years of experience including children and young people with disabilities in education
  • English is required

Desired Criteria

  • Experience in ICT or assistive technology application development
  • Experience with UN or UNICEF mandates and procedures

Skills to Have

Additional info

  • Remote consultancy
  • Contract duration: 4 months
  • Submit a letter of interest, methodological approach, CV and financial proposal

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNICEF Careers, on 11 Aug 2026.