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Background:
Ongoing reform agenda in education sector of Uzbekistan focuses on improving education quality as evident from several targeted legislative documents and programmes adopted in recent times to support and regulate various aspects of education quality. The Decree of the President No. UP-5538 “On additional measures to improve the system of public education management”3 and the Resolution of the President No. PP-3931 “On measures to introduce the new principles of management in the public education system” emphasize the importance of improving the quality of teaching workforce, especially reforming the system of teacher professional development as well as the criteria of monitoring and evaluation of teachers’ qualifications.
Government of Uzbekistan has implemented several important steps to reform teacher related policies. Ministry of Public Education (MOPE), Ministry of Preschool Education (MOPSE) and State Inspectorate for Supervision of Education Quality (SISEQ) with technical support from UNICEF have developed the first competency-based Teacher Professional Standards that define the basic requirements for teacher competencies needed to deliver education programmes qualitatively. Teacher standards for general secondary teachers (grades 1-11) was approved by the Government in February 2021.
UNICEF provided technical support on development of methodological guide for teachers on implementation of teacher standards. The manual presents and explains the professional standard in the context of the teacher's day-to-day work and the challenges he/she faces in reforming and implementing the new state curriculum. In line with a newly introduced teacher standards UNICEF also supported SISEQ to revise teacher assessment criteria for different qualification categories of teachers.
As a next step, Ministries of education are planning to continue activities supporting smooth implementation of teacher standards through preparation of training package for master trainers and building capacity of local experts to further provide cascade trainings nationwide on teacher standards and competency-based teacher assessment.
The purpose of this assignment is to support MOPE, MOPSE, and SISEQ in developing of training package for trainers and conducting TOT to further build capacity of local experts nationwide on teacher standards and competency-based teacher assessment.
Objectives of the assignment:
1. Provide technical support to national partners in developing of a training package (training module, materials and methodological aids) for master trainers on teacher standards (face-to-face and online modes), conduct Training of Trainers to further provide cascade trainings nationwide.
2. Provide technical support to SISEQ in developing of a training package for master trainers on competency-based teacher assessment (face-to-face and online modes), conduct Training of Trainers for further capacity development of local experts on conducting competency-based teacher assessment.
Timeline & Deliverables:
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Tasks
Deliverables
Estimated timeframe
Instalment payments
1. Provide technical support in preparation of a training package and conduct TOT on implementation of teacher standards
59 %
Review Teacher standards and relevant documents draft outline of the training module
Draft outline (structure) of the training module
May 2022, 3 w.d.
3%
Lead on-line Working group on the development of a training package for master trainers on Teacher standards to further provide cascade trainings nationwide
Draft training package, including:
- Agenda, all exercises, handouts, Power Point Presentations and required materials to be used during the training.
- Assessment (evaluation) questionnaires.
May - July 2022, 20 w.d.
23%
- Training instructions for master trainers and mentors.
- Questionnaires for assessing how trainers understand the modules
July 2022, 8 w.d.
10%
Pilot developed modules and materials by conducting TOT for selected group of specialists (methodologists, teachers, experts) from selected regions (visit to Tashkent)
Pilot is conducted, report on piloting
August 5 w.d.
6%
Conduct workshop to discuss the findings of the piloting and agree on the changes in training materials (on-line)
Workshop is conducted
September 3 w.d.
6%
Based on the findings revise draft and finalize all materials related to TOT modules (on-line)
Final training package is developed
September 2 w.d.
Adapt prepared materials for on-line course
All materials are adapted for on-line course to be placed on the platform
September 4 w.d.
5%
Train up to 30 experts to deliver the training module to methodologists, mentors and teachers (visit to Tashkent).
TOT is conducted, trainers are prepared
September 5 w.d.
6%
2. Provide technical support in preparation of a training package and conduct TOT on competency-based teacher assessment
41%
Review legislative and programme documents on existing mechanisms of teacher appraisal and draft outline of the structured training module in face-to-face and online modes
Draft outline (structure) of the training module
June 2022, 3 w.d.
20%
Lead on-line working group on the development of a structured training package for master trainers on assessment of teacher competencies (in face-to-face and online modes) to further provide cascade trainings nationwide
Draft training package, including:
- Agenda, all exercises, handouts, Power Point Presentations and required materials to be used during the training.
- Assessment (evaluation) questionnaires.
June - August 2022, 10 w.d.
- Training instructions for master trainers and mentors.
- Questionnaires for assessing how trainers understand the modules
August 2022, 4 w.d.
Pilot developed modules and materials by conducting TOT for selected group of specialists (methodologists, teachers, experts) from selected regions (visit to Tashkent)
Pilot is conducted, report on piloting
End of September 3 w.d.
7%
Conduct workshop to to discuss the findings of the piloting and agree on the changes in training materials
Workshop is conducted
October 3 w.d.
Based on the findings finalize all materials related to TOT modules
Final training package is developed
November 2022,
3 w.d.
6%
Adapt prepared materials for e-learning course on competency-based teacher assessment
All materials are adapted for e-learning course to be placed on the platform
November 2022,
2 w.d.
Train up to 30 experts to deliver the training to methodologists, on assessment of teacher competencies.
TOT is conducted, trainers are prepared
November 2022,
3 w.d.
8%
Provide a final report by the end of the contract, summarizing all activities carried out and documenting the whole process.
Process report on the assignment.
December 2022,
4 w.d.
TOTAL
85 wd
100%
Management:
The International Consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of Education Section and in consultation with Education Officer, as well as with identified national partners and government officials.
Resource requirements and payments:
According to UNICEF policy, the final fees will be set up based on the “best value for money” principle. 85 working days are allocated for accomplishment of all tasks and deliverables within the period of May 2022 – December 2022.
Payment will be paid by deliverable upon successful completion of assignment and acceptance of deliverables by the supervisor. Payments might be partially or fully withheld in case of unsatisfactory performance of duties or failure to provide the deliverables by the agreed deadlines.
Travel costs (including airfare, terminal expenses, and daily subsistence allowance) will be calculated and paid according to UNICEF rules and regulations, as applicable.
All direct payments will be made by bank transfer to the indicated bank account by Consultant.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
1. Advanced university degree (Masters or PhD) in social sciences, public policy, education policy and/or international development policy or any other related field 2. Experience in research, analysis or development of policy. Understanding of, and experience in development of teacher professional standards and teacher appraisal system, including at international level. 3. Experience in organizing and conducting trainings and workshops. 4. Good understanding of the national education context
Procedures and Working Conditions:
UNICEF will reserve copy right of all developed materials and own primary data collected through this assignment. The materials cannot be published or disseminated without prior written permission of UNICEF. UNICEF will be free to adapt and modify materials produced at any time.
The consultant must clearly identify any potential ethical issues arising from the fulfilment of her/his tasks and duties in the framework of this assignment and ensure that s/he performs the assignment in a manner that does not expose UNICEF to any such risks.
Consultant is expected to work independently and respond to feedback from supervisor in a timely and professional manner, to be result driven, and to have the ability to work under pressure and meet required deadlines.
UNICEF undertakes no liability for taxes, duty or other contribution payable by the consultant on payments made under this contract
Reservations:
UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if deliverable(s) incomplete, not finalized or for failure to meet deadlines. UNICEF will reserve copyright of all developed materials and own primary data collected through this assignment. The materials cannot be published or disseminated without prior written permission of UNICEF. UNICEF will be free to adapt and modify them in the future. The contractor must respect the confidentiality of the information handled during the assignment. Documents and information provided must be used only for the tasks related to these terms of reference.
UNICEF undertakes no liability for taxes, duty or other contribution payable by the consultant on payments made under this contract.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).
To view our competency framework, please visit here.
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 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:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
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.
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