National Consultant - Capacity Building of Paraprofessionals and Professionals for the Community based Early Childhood Intervention Programme (Open to Myanmar Nationals Only)

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UNICEF Myanmar

Through the implementation of the ECI pilot, all children from birth to 60 months of age will benefit from improved knowledge and care of their parents and caregivers on early childhood care and development. More importantly, children with developmental delays, disability and chronic illnesses will benefit most from early intervention and can transition into the inclusive preschools, kindergartens and schools smoothly.

Purpose of Activity/Assignment:

Develop transitions training module for Early Childhood Intervention

How can you make a difference?

Description of Assignment:

Tasks/ Milestones 1

Adaptation of AEPS (a. review assessment items under social communication area of the Child Observation Data Recording Form (CODRF) with the view of stages of Myanmar language development, adapt or change accordingly and provide examples b. provide guidance note for adaptation into other ethnic languages including process, Dos and Don’ts in adaptation with respect to early language development.

10 days, Home-based

Deliverables 1

1.a. Adapted CODRF forms of AEPS (Social Communication: Language Development and Communication

1.b. Guidance note for adaptation of CODRF into ethnic languages

Tasks/ Milestones 2:

Develop self learning modules for Schools and ECD and KG and primary school teachers on the followings

• Using the AEPS 3rd edition as reference, guidance for school personnels (principals, teachers and Parent Teachers Associations/School Management Committee members) on smooth transition from ECI to new learning environment with a school wide approach/ a whole school approach
• Guidance for classroom teachers on teaching learning approaches and strategies to effectively provide universal, targeted and specialized support to meet the needs of individual children
• Develop guideline for portfolio development of teachers with respect to professional learning and experience of transition programme

Home-based/ In-Person Coaching

Deliverables 2:

2.a. Field tested Module for schools on smooth transition of children from ECI to new learning environment

2.b. Field tested Module for classroom teachers on teaching learning approaches and strategies for children with individual learning needs

2.c. Field tested module on portfolio development for teachers engaged in the transition programme

Tasks/ Milestones 3:

Prepare final report with recommendations

5 days, Home-based

Deliverables 3:

Final narrative report (maximum 20 pages) and power points with recommendations delivery of these modules

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

• The consultancy is expected to be carried out by a qualified professional who has experience in a) early learning, b.) language development and c.) teacher education and who is proficient in both Myanmar language development and good English proficiency. At a minimum, the consultant is expected to meet the following qualifications

  • At least Bachelor degree, (Master and PhD are an asset), in one of the following fields is required: sociology, child development, linguistics, teacher education or other relevant technical fields
  • More than 10 years of experience in early childhood development programmes, or language development programmes, inclusive education, teacher education/development, working with/for ethnic minority children
  • Demonstrate experience in capacity building of community teachers with diverse educational background and experience
  • Able to show examples of similar work done for past clients
  • Demonstrate ability to deliver on time and with exceptional results
  • Capable of working in sensitive situations and under tight deadlines

Please ensure to complete and attach the following "Expression of Interest" form in the job application: EOI Transition for ECI.doc

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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Remarks:

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