Akelius Field Consultant for Una-Sana Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Education and Skills section. 12 months, Remote (open for National consultants)

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Working arrangement: Remote work

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Purpose of Activity/Assignment:

Since June 2020, UNICEF has been implementing the Akelius Digital Language Course initiative in BiH. UNICEF has partnered with CSOs and ensured access to the Akelius Digital Language course in reception centres as a non-formal education activity.

In its current phase, the project expanded to primary schools, focusing on improving digital infrastructure and building the capacity of teachers to use digital tools for language learning. A total of 38 schools across Una-Sana, Sarajevo, and Tuzla cantons have been equipped with tablets, headphones, and charging cases, enhancing digital learning opportunities for students. Additionally, over 450 teachers have been trained in blended learning methodologies, enabling them to integrate technology effectively into their teaching practices. With strong backing from key education institutions, this initiative is well-positioned for further expansion across Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Since the start of the partnership in July 2020 until June 2025, over 20,000 children have used the Akelius Digital Language Course, out of which more than half are children on the move. Through formal classroom activities, extracurricular Akelius clubs, and special programmes like winter and summer schools, the initiative fosters inclusivity by engaging children from diverse backgrounds. Significant investments in digital devices, network infrastructure, and teacher support ensure that the programme is scalable and sustainable, while addressing key challenges such as teacher competencies in educationa...