Consultant to Draft the Toolkit on Mainstreaming Social Justice in Lifelong Learning

About the role

The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks an experienced consultant to develop a comprehensive toolkit that mainstreams social justice within lifelong learning frameworks across the Arab region. The assignment is remote and will run for approximately 3.5 months, delivering all outputs in English.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare an annotated outline that includes a conceptual framework, proposed chapters, and relevant literature for ESCWA review.
• Produce a zero draft of the full toolkit, incorporate ESCWA feedback, and submit a first draft for endorsement.
• Coordinate with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to integrate their comments and finalize the toolkit.
• Deliver the final endorsed version to ESCWA for dissemination.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in education, social policy, development studies or a related field.
• Proven experience in drafting policy or technical toolkits on social justice, lifelong learning, or skills development.
• Familiarity with the Arab region’s labour market dynamics and megatrends.
• Strong analytical and writing skills in English.

Required skills

What we offer

• Remote work arrangement.
• Fixed‑term consultancy contract for 3.5 months.
• Opportunity to influence regional policy on inclusive education and training.