International Consultant to support ICT Policy revision for Ministry of Education (Internationals only, office based)

Contract Duration - 3 months

Working arrangement: office based

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                                                         TERMS OF REFERENCE

This work is being funded through two grants and includes the desk review of the existing policy and any other documents from similar country contexts that can serve as best practices to inform the policy and strategy. It will also involve a desk review of any recent evidence related to Timor-Leste or outside that could be useful for policy and strategy.

Desk Review and Policy Analysis

• Review existing ICT and education sector policies and plans.
• Review national digital governance, data protection, and relevant cross-sectoral strategies.
• Review relevant international and regional (ASEAN/SEAMEO) guidance and good practice, with particular
• attention to child-centered and responsible digital transformation approaches.
• Situation Analysis (only if required)
• Assess ICT infrastructure, connectivity, devices, and systems at national, municipal, and school levels.
• Review current digital practices for teaching, learning, teacher development, administration, and data systems.
• Analyze capacity constraints and institutional readiness.
• Identify equity, inclusion, and safeguarding considerations.
• Identify policy directions for the cautious, ethical, and context-appropriate exploration of emerging technologies,
• including artificial intelligence (AI), ensuring any potential use supports learning and system improvement while
• prioritizing child rights, safety, and national readiness.
• Reflects a phased and realistic approach to implementation.

The policy will adopt provide a forward-looking ...