International Consultancy: Development of Curriculum Framework for pre-service teacher training on intellectual disabilities and autism, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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UNICEF started operation in Cambodia in 1952 and opened first country office in 1973 in Phnom Penh. More information on what we do in Cambodia is available at https://www.unicef.org/cambodia/.

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The purpose of this consultancy is to provide high quality technical support to the Ministry of Education Youth and Sport (MoEYS)’s National Institute of Special Education (NISE) to achieve the following objectives:

• Development of a credit-based curriculum framework for pre-service teacher training programme of NISE by building on existing and recently developed technical training packages on intellectual disability and autism.
• Capacity development of NISE and MoEYS’ technical departments including Department of Special Education (SED), and key stakeholders on the application/utilization/implementation of the curriculum framework in the preservice teacher training programme of NISE specialized on intellectual disabilities and autism.

The curriculum framework must reflect and be aligned with MoEYS’ inclusive education policy and curriculum frameworks for pre-service teacher training, the recently developed technical training packages and existing training materials and must be drawn upon relevant evidence base international best practices. The development process will be done through a wide range of consultations with concerned/relevant specialized institutions, experts, teachers, and parents.

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Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• An advanced degree in education with additional studies on inclusive education, curriculum development, pedagogies, development studies and/or other relevant field of studies.

Experience:

• A minimum of eight years professional experience working on/related to teacher training programme, curriculum development, educational planning, research/studies in the field related to education.
• Extensive Experience of works with children with disabilities or on inclusive education.
• Experience in delivery of training, coaching and capacity development.
• Experience and knowledge of Cambodia education system is an asset.
• Some prior experience with UNICEF or UN agency programme planning and/or education desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in working with programmes that promote learning of children with disabilities, inclusive education.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Expertise in developing curriculum, technical training materials/resources including assessment tools preferably for teacher training programmes.
• A proven record of knowledge transfer and capacity development of partners and co-workers.
• Strong analytical skills in education programme design and assessment, ideally at the national level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

Please find the terms of reference for this assignment in this link: ToR TA support NISE on ID Curriculum TMS.pdf

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.