International Consultant to Provide Technical Support in Revision of the In-Service Preschool Teachers’ Training Curricula with UNICEF in Uzbekistan

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Work Assignments Overview – Timeline 

1. Update the Curriculum review report based on the recent changes in the curricula of In-Service Preschool Teacher Training Institute – 15 days

a) In collaboration with the National Consultant and in synergy with the International Consultant appointed on pre-service teacher training reform, conduct desk review of the curriculum review report versus the latest changes made by the In-Service Preschool Teacher Training Institute (ISTTI) after the previous report recommendations, including the review of interventions and initiatives undertaken by the Agency of Pre-school Education with support of Development Partners such as WB blended programme for in-service teacher professional development – 
b) Based on desk review update the curriculum review report and set of key recommendations for the main stakeholders on the curricula/syllabi revision and/ or development of the new one
c) Develop assessment tools to jointly with the national experts of ISTTI assess the knowledge and skills of preschool teachers, managers, and staff at administrative levels to reveal gaps for streamlining of the curricula revision and development of new curricula/syllabi if necessary.
d) Conduct technical meeting for the management/faculty members of the In-service Preschool Teacher Training Institute and the management of the Preschool education system to brief them on the updated report.
e) Agree with main stakeholders and development partners on the next steps for the implementation of the roadmap with clear milestones for the revision of the curriculum and syllabi (first travel)

Deliverables

1. Updated curriculum review report and recommendations/ roadmap
2. Assessment tool/s.
3. Preschool teachers assessment report and recommendations for the In-service training programs developed
4. Agenda for the meeting
5. Developed and agreed roadmap with clear milestones

2. Build capacity of the In-service Preschool Teacher Training faculty members and the National Working Group on the curriculum development – 10 days

a) Based on the assessment and review reports, addressing gaps and concerns, develop the training programme/package for 10 faculty members from the In-service Preschool Teacher Training Institute and NWG on the curriculum and syllabi development, training methods and assessment
b) Conduct a 4- days practical workshop to build capacity of the faculty members and National Working Group members from In-service Preschool Teacher Training Institute in curricula/syllabi development, training methods and assessment (first travel)

Deliverables

1. Training agenda and programme/package developed
2. Capacity building for faculty members at In-service Preschool Teacher Training Institute conducted;
3. NWGs members improved their capacity

3. Provide technical expertise to the National Working Group (NWG) in revision of the in-service curricula and syllabi and creation of new curricula – 45 days

a) Develop TOR for the National Working Group to revise the curricula/syllabi for the in-service preschool teacher training system (for both preschool teachers and managers) in line with ongoing reform of pre-service teacher training programme conducted in parallel by UNICEF appointed expert.
b) In collaboration with the National Consultant and in consultation with International Consultant working on pre-service teacher training, lead the work of the NWG starting from a 4-days training and throughout the whole period of the task on bi-weekly basis as follows: (i)provide NWG members clear tasks with detailed instructions, during the process provide coaching and guidance; (ii) after receiving the revised materials review their work and provide more comments if needed; (iii) after the revision finalize the draft curricula/syllabi (the key directions should include but not be limited to the following areas: child development, child psychology, learning through play, internship and practice; and additionally on supervisory and mentoring skills for the managers, etc.)
c) Based on the recommendations of the curricula review report, and staff assessment report in collaboration with the National Consultant, lead the NWG to develop the new syllabi on the required/missing topics/areas, including also modules for the blended approach of In-service training and online training modules (second travel)
d) Prepare final report with revised curricula and syllabi and further set of recommendations. Prepare presentation and share results of the work with all stakeholders and Development partners (third travel)

Deliverables

1. TORs for the NWG developed and the NWG established
2. Recommendations for new syllabi provided
3. Written guidance and recommendations on the selected curriculum revision provided to NWG during the initial workshop and online on bi-weekly basis
4. Revised curricula and syllabi provided (not less than 10 syllabi)
5. Final report and Presentation

4. Support APSE in developing on-line In-service Preschool Teacher Training system – 10 days

Develop teachers / managers’ in-service training programs through online courses with module-based online training package including built-in process in the online program for teachers to attend evaluation of their training and obtain certification

Deliverables

1. On-line training model(s) with evaluation and certification developed

5. Reporting and Monitoring – 10 days

a) Provide brief quarterly reports with monthly updates on conducted activities highlighting results and challenges.
b) Prepare the final process documenting report.

Deliverables:

1. Three quarterly reports
2. Process documenting report

TOTAL: 90 days

Travel International (to Uzbekistan) at least 2 times
Conduct briefing workshop and capacity development sessions for the In-service Preschool Teacher Training Institute faculty members and NWG members

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

• Advanced University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: education, or any other social sciences. 
• More than 10 years of professional and relevant experience in education, preferably in ECD/E in curriculum development, teacher training/capacity development.
• Excellent written and spoken skills in English and Russian.

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

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Remarks:  

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

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