TERMS OF REFERENCE
This assignment commissions an international evaluator to conduct a formative evaluation of the Joint Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Project in Tajikistan — Component 2, implemented by UNICEF — covering the full six-year trajectory of Phase I and Phase II. The evaluation is mandated under Activity 2.3.4 of the Phase II Project Appraisal Document and was expanded in scope, following consultation with IsDB/GPE, and will cover both phases in order to assess the cumulative direction of reform and generate evidence for future programming decisions.
The evaluation will provide an independent, formative, DAC-aligned assessment of the three core reform models developed under this project:
• the Teaching and Learning Materials (TLM) model for Mathematics and Tajik language;
• the Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) model for in-service teacher development; and
• the Pedagogical Practicum model for pre-service teacher education.
The International Consultant is the independent lead evaluator responsible for overall methodological rigour, analytical integrity, quality assurance, and authorship of all evaluation deliverables. A National Evaluation Consultant (contracted separately) will provide in-country research support — including document collection, stakeholder mapping, KII and FGD coordination, interpretation and note-taking, and translation — working under the direct technical direction of the International Consultant. The National Consultant is not an independent evaluator; analytical conclusions and recommendations remain the sole responsibility of the International Consultant.
Minimum requirements
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
Remarks
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.