International consultancy, review and update the MoEAC pre-primary training manuals, teacher’s manual, information guide and conduct a master trainers’ training (For Non-Namibia Nationals on

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Scope of Work:

The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture (MoEAC) introduced pre-primary education (PPE) in 2008, which has resulted in more children than before accessing schooling. Pre-primary learners’ enrolments have steadily increased from 32,753 in 2015 to 50,898 in 2022 (EMIS 2022 and Namibia 15th School Day Report, 2022), indicating that of the 37 percent of learners in the junior primary phase, 6 percent are in pre-primary classes. The mandate for pre-primary (5–6-year-old children) education falls under the MoEAC, although some Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centres also provide pre-primary education to children. Pre-primary education is not limited to the provision of early learning and stimulation, but it addresses all aspects of a child’s holistic development including good parenting practices, cognitive, physical, emotional and social development. Pre-primary education in public schools in Namibia is offered for children 5-6 years old for one year before formal education. Additionally, 56% of children enrolled in ECD centres are pre-primary and primary school age (5-8 years). There is a need for structured interventions in the classroom for both pre-primary education and ECD, and for the coordination of activities to make quality pre-primary education for all a reality that prepares children for lifelong learning. The MoEAC’s current pre-primary education curriculum has been in use since 2009. There is need to review the curriculum alongside the pre-primary manuals and information guide to bring them in line with current developments and innovations.

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Purpose of Activity/Assignment: The consultant would support the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture to review and update the pre-primary training manuals, teacher’s manual, information guide and conduct a master trainers’ training for key officials at National Institute for Educational Development (NIED).

The consultant will be expected to:

1. Develop a Work Plan with proposed methodology for the deliverables of the consultancy. 2. Review the existing pre-primary information guide, the pre-primary teachers’ manual, and the pre-primary training manual identifying gaps and limitations.

3. Revise the existing manuals (indicated in number 2) to be more innovative, user-friendly, child-centred and play-oriented, and to be in-line with updated policies and legislation. 4. Develop clear Power Point Presentations to be used as training materials. 5. Based on recommendations from the validation workshop, revise the manuals, conduct a two-week comprehensive training for 44 pre-primary master trainers on the pre-primary education manuals. The consultant will travel to Namibia a few days before the training for planning purposes and will stay few days after the training for meetings with the Ministry, which should total 20 days in country. 6. Submit all revised copies of the manuals and detailed training report with clear recommendations to strengthen future ToTs, which should include a skills transfer plan to the MoEAC/NIED for future in-service trainings.

Work Assignment Overview

Tasks****Deliverables/Outputs:****Timeline****Estimate Budget- Develop a Work Plan with proposed methodology for the deliverables of the consultancy. - Review the existing pre-primary information guide, teachers’ manual, and the training manual, identify gaps and limitations and submit an Inception Report indicating what needs to be updated in the manuals based on the revised curriculum. The report should also indicate the timelines for completing the activity based on the ToRs.

• Detailed Inception Report approved by MoEAC NIED and UNICEF

15 days

20%

• Revise the existing manuals to be more innovative, user-friendly, child-centred and play-oriented and to be in-line with updated policies and legislation.

• Develop clear Power Point Presentations to be used as training materials.

• Draft manuals and PowerPoint Presentation submitted to NIED and UNICEF for approval.

45 days40%- Incorporate all comments from NIED and UNICEF, revise all the manuals and conduct a two-week comprehensive training for 44 pre-primary master trainers on the manuals Otjiwarongo or Windhoek.

• ToT training report submitted to NIED and UNICEF.

18 days - Based on the inputs from the ToTs, include all comments and suggestions in the revised manuals and submit the revised drafts to NIED and UNICEF for approval.

• Revised manuals submitted to NIED and UNICEF for approval

26 days40%- Incorporate all comments from NIED and UNICEF and submit final copies of the manuals, detailed training report with clear recommendations to strengthen future ToTs, which should include a skills transfer plan to the MoEAC/NIED for future in-service trainings.

• Final manuals submitted and approved by NIED and UNICEF

10 days To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

• Advanced post-graduate degree in education, ECD or related field. • 5 years’ experience working in the education sector, and ideally the pre-primary sub-sector, preferably in Namibia. • Experience in development of training materials for pre-primary/ ECD level. • Experience working as a teacher/educator and experience in teacher training and strong facilitation skills. • Demonstrated ability to execute a Skills Transfer Plan and Report as it relates to understudies. • Demonstrated and verifiable high level of word processing and computer literacy. • Excellent written and spoken English. • Demonstrate the ability to organize and implement effective workplans. • Strong analytical ability. • Dynamic interpersonal and communication skills, energetic, creative, and pragmatic • Ability to prepare and implement high quality workplans and take initiative

Administrative issues: The selection and conditions of service of consultant will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s Policies and General Terms and Conditions for individual consultants/contractors.

No contract may commence unless the contract is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant/contractor. Consultant/Contractor will be required to complete mandatory online courses (e.g. Ethics, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Security) upon receipt of offer and before the signature of contract.

Consultant/Contractor will be required to sign the Health Statement for consultants/contractors and to share an applicable proof of health insurance prior to taking up the assignment. Consultant/Contractor will provide their own transportation for the duration of this consultancy UNICEF will not be responsible for transportation costs or arrangements related to travel for this consultancy.

Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant

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.

How to Apply:

Qualified and interested candidates to submit an online application before the closing date.

Please submit expression of interest together with: • A cover letter, no longer than 1 page, and curriculum vitae showing how the consultant meets the required qualifications, experience, and expertise. • Technical Proposal demonstrating the consultant’s understanding of the ToRs, the proposed methodology/approach, and timelines for the respective deliverables. • A financial proposal/budget, which must inclusive of all activities, travel and expenses related to the assignment. • Samples of relevant previous work may be requested during the selection process.

Incomplete applications e.g. without financial/budget proposal will not be considered.

If you have not been contacted within 2 months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Regret emails will be sent only to shortlisted/contacted candidates.

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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.