Deadline: 12-Mar-2026
UNICEF is seeking applications to enhance equitable, flexible, and high-quality learning opportunities for learners in the Alternative Learning System (ALS) in the Philippines. Phase 2 of the ICT4ALS program focuses on system-level improvements, ICT-supported teaching, and capacity building for learners and teachers, with an indicative budget of $360,000.
About ICT4ALS Phase 2
The ICT4ALS Phase 2 program supports the Department of Education’s Bureau of Alternative Education (DepEd BAE) in delivering improved learning outcomes for ALS learners. Key focus areas include:
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Enhancing learning outcomes through ICT-supported education
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Supporting out-of-school learners
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Promoting adolescent skills development
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Institutionalizing ICT4ALS practices for sustainable delivery
Phase 2 emphasizes a shift from modeling to institutionalization, focusing on system-level outcomes, sustained capacity, and improved learning access across the ALS network.
Program Budget
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Indicative budget: $360,000
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Phase focus: System-level strengthening, institutionalization, and ICT-enhanced learning delivery
Expected Impact and Outcomes
Program Impact
ALS learners gain access to equitable, high-quality learning opportunities through strengthened and institutionalized Alternative Learning System delivery.
Outcomes
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Sustainable ICT-supported ALS implementation by DepEd BAE nationwide
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Strengthened systems and governance mechanisms for effective ALS delivery
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Skilled implementers capable of evidence-informed decision-making
Key Outputs
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Operationalization of DepEd BAE ICT-supported ALS systems
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Expansion of high-quality digital and offline ALS learning resources, including low-connectivity access
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Enhanced teacher and field implementer competency in ICT-supported, learner-centered pedagogy
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Monitoring, evaluation, and learning mechanisms to support program improvement and scale-up
Target Beneficiaries
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1,200 Community Learning Centers across 17 regions implementing ICT4ALS
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27,000 ALS learners enrolled in DepEd ALS Accreditation and Equivalency programs benefiting from ICT-supported sessions
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1,470 ALS teachers with enhanced digital and pedagogical skills, including 25 e-content developers
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10,000 formal education teachers gaining skills through e-learning on Education Technology Basics
Sustainability
The program ensures long-term impact through:
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DepEd BAE ownership of ICT4ALS processes
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System integration into routine ALS delivery
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Progressive institutionalization of digital and offline learning processes
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Building on Phase 1 turnover and sustainability planning
How to Apply / Participate
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Check eligibility: Target beneficiaries include ALS learners, teachers, and Community Learning Centers under DepEd BAE
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Prepare proposals: Focus on enhancing ICT-supported ALS delivery, teacher capacity building, and learner access to resources
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Submit applications through official UNICEF channels following the Phase 2 guidelines
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Implement and report: Ensure outputs are achieved, including capacity building, learning resource development, and monitoring systems
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Ignoring system-level or institutionalization focus
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Overlooking low-connectivity learner access
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Failing to incorporate monitoring and evidence mechanisms
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Not aligning proposals with DepEd BAE priorities and ALS delivery processes
FAQs – ICT4ALS Phase 2
1. What is the focus of ICT4ALS Phase 2?
Improving equitable access, quality, and flexibility of ALS learning through ICT-supported delivery and system-level institutionalization.
2. Who are the target beneficiaries?
ALS learners, teachers, Community Learning Centers, and formal education teachers accessing e-learning resources.
3. What is the program budget?
The indicative budget for Phase 2 is $360,000.
4. How does the program ensure sustainability?
Through DepEd BAE ownership, system integration, and progressive institutionalization of ICT4ALS processes.
5. What are the expected outputs?
Operationalized ALS systems, expanded learning resources, skilled teachers, and monitoring mechanisms supporting program improvement.
6. How many learners benefit?
Approximately 27,000 ALS learners enrolled in Accreditation and Equivalency programs across 1,200 Community Learning Centers.
7. How can teachers benefit?
ALS teachers gain ICT-supported pedagogical skills, and formal education teachers benefit from e-learning courses on Education Technology Basics.
Conclusion
ICT4ALS Phase 2 provides an opportunity to strengthen Alternative Learning System delivery in the Philippines through ICT-supported teaching, capacity building, and institutionalized practices. By targeting learners, teachers, and system processes, the program ensures equitable access, high-quality learning, and sustainable education outcomes.
For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.
