Re-advert: National consultant for enhancing Math curriculum for grade 5 (for Tajik nationals only), July 2022-May 2023

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According to current National Education Strategy 2021-2030, education reforms in the country are aimed at “upgrading of general education content on the ground of transfer from knowledge-based to competency-based education model”. The National Mid-Term Education Plan 2021-2023 puts forward a theory of change that should result in all subjects in all grades being taught based on the new competency-based curriculum. In addition, all teachers should possess the skills required for the transition to the competency-based curriculum and new teaching and learning materials supporting the implementation of the curriculum are to be developed and printed.

Currently, the Government of Tajikistan continues to prioritize strengthening the competency-based approach in education through revision of the curriculum, teacher professional development and assessment systems. In 2020-2021, MoES has initiated revision of primary curriculum and development of modern teaching and learning materials. The Government of Tajikistan has also partnered with UNICEF within the framework of “Support to National Education Development Strategy for the period until 2030” project, jointly implemented with the Islamic Development Bank and Global Partnership for Education. As part of the project UNICEF is expected to support MoES in revising language and math standards, while developing a new set of language and math materials. This task is to be conducted along with complementary interventions related to formative and summative assessment, as well as the review and strengthening of the system of in-classroom support of teachers to support the implementation of CBE at classroom level.

In follow up to the above objectives, UNICEF is seeking a national expert to provide ongoing technical assistance to the MoES and its affiliated agencies for revising math subject standards and development of a set of teaching and learning materials for grade 5-9. The national consultant will guide a local working group consisted of local experts from affiliated agencies who will support them in the delivery of below tasks.

This is the second phase of technical support to MoES, following the completion of the mapping of competencies within Math curriculum and initial capacity development of national curriculum experts at MoES. As part of the first phase, the national mathematics curriculum and national mathematics textbooks were analysed, gaps in CBE implementation were identified, competencies for Mathematics were drafted and a workplan for MoES experts was developed to facilitate their revision activities. The appointed consultant will be responsible to support completion of revision tasks and ensure finalization of the joint workplan developed with MoES Affiliated Agencies as per present Terms of Reference. It is expected to be followed by a third and final phase leading to the finalisation of revision of curriculum standards, textbooks and teaching and learning materials for Math subject, grades 5-9.

How can you make a difference?

1. Together with international consultant, national consultant will be tasked to build the capacity of the MoES, affiliated agencies and textbook writers in development of competency-based Math standards and innovative teaching and learning materials.
2. Together with international consultant assist the MoES math curriculum and textbook development experts (100) in the revision and development of new textbooks and CBE materials for grade 5.
3. Together with international consultant and national working groups provide technical assistance in mainstreaming the approach to revision of curriculum and development of materials within the framework of other components of the project, including baseline study, strengthening of in-classroom teacher support, and introduction of blended learning for teacher professional development.

Key tasks of math consultant will include:

• National consultant for Math will support the process of revision of math curriculum and education standards for grade 5

• National consultant for Math should provide recommendations for contextualization of Math textbooks to ensure that they are aligned with the revised CBE curriculum standards, are age appropriate, have clear measurable competency-based outcomes for learners, as well as are gender and disability sensitive.

• National consultant will support the process of building the capacity of the MoES affiliated agencies, curriculum, and textbook writers in development of CBE based materials through series of workshops, regular consultative meetings, and remote support to teams with practical assignments and reviews.
• National consultant together with international consultant provide guidance and day to day coordination to national experts identified by UNICEF and Ministry of Education and Science in the completion of the deliverables

DUTY STATION/DURATION:

Estimated duration**: 95 working days during July 2022 – May 2023

Duty station**: Home-based, given ongoing COVID-19 Restrictions, with scope for in-country travel if restrictions are lifted.

Supervisor: Education Specialist, UNICEF Tajikistan

Reporting to**: Education Specialist, UNICEF Tajikistan

KEY DELIVERABLES/TIMEFRAME/PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

The assignment will be carried out in 95 days, spread over a period ranging from July 2022 to May 2023/ The final products of this consultancy will include the following deliverables:

#

Deliverable

Number of days for consultant

Timeline

Payment schedule for math consultant

Location

1

Support international consultant during development of training package for building the capacity of curriculum writers

15

Ongoing from July 2022 to May 2023

35 %

In-country

2

Together with international consultant work out recommendations and additional tools (if needed) to assess the level of learners’ proficiency in Math and mainstream Math competencies across other project components

10

Ongoing from July 2022 to May 2023

In-country

3

Support in organization of series of workshops (online and offline) for national working groups on curriculum and textbook writers (at least 10)

40

Aug-September 2022

50%

In-country

4

Support in drafting set of math materials for selected grade (including feedback from teachers in selected schools)

10

October to 20 Dec. 2022

15%

In-country

5

Supervise piloting of two competency-based mathematics units, including trainings of teacher trainers by national working group

10

October to 20 Dec. 2022

In-country

6

Monitor project progress through ongoing progress tracking, using the developed monitoring and evaluation system.

5

Ongoing from July 2022 to May 2023

In-country

7

Reporting of the results based on approved template

5

May 2023

In-country

95

100%

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results:

The documentation of the results will be based on:

1. Technical and professional competence (quality of the products delivered to UNICEF).
2. Scope of work (e.g. no of products developed during the first phase of consultancy, number of people trained, no of workshops and meetings held).
3. Quality of work (quality of drafts of all above-mentioned documents and incorporation of feedback provided by UNICEF, LEG and MoES affiliated agencies).
4. Quantity of work (completing the tasks indicated in the table above within the set timeframe)

In addition, such indicators as work relations, responsibility, drive for results, and communication will be considered during the evaluation of the Consultant work.

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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education: University degree in the fields of education, with focus on curriculum design, learning assessment and development of teaching and learning materials, and any related fields.

Work Experience: At least 3 years of work experience in a relevant field, with focus on curriculum development and education support. Experience in development of curriculum standards, including related to capacity development.

Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of education, with specific focus on subject matter related to Mathematics.

Competencies: Strong analytical and conceptual thinking. Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills with stakeholders. Ability to work under pressure and commitment to work to tight timeframe. Good writing skills.

Language: Fluency in Tajik and Russian, knowledge of English is an asset.

Qualified candidates are requested to submit:

1. Cover letter/application/CV.
2. Technical proposal with the proposed methodology/approach to managing the project and work plan, showing understanding of tasks
3. Work plan
4. Financial quote for the consultancy, including fees in Tajik Somoni per day and estimates for travel to the country.
5. Examples of previous, relevant work related to the deliverables.
6. At least two references
7. Applications without Technical and Financial proposals will not be considered

Queries can be sent to:[email protected] with subject line “National consultant to provide technical support to the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan in enhancing Math curriculum for grade 5” by 1 July 2022.

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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 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.

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