TERMS OF REFERENCE
The purpose of this assignment is to provide dedicated, day-to-day coordination support for the implementation and restructuring of the Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) system between the Republican In-Service Teacher Training Institute (RITTI) and the Republican Teacher Methodological Centre (RTMC), and for related pre-service teacher education activities under Subcomponent 2.2 of Component 2 of the IsDB/GPE/OFID Project (Phase II), during Year 2 (August 2026 – July 2027). The assignment builds on the results achieved under Phase I and Year 1 of Phase II, including the modular blended CPL programme, the new pedagogical practicum model, and the draft pre-service methodology course modules, and ensures coherence, sequencing, and quality across pre-service and in-service teacher development reforms. The assignment also includes coordination support to the national working group of Tajik language TLM developers, ensuring that the development of the new teaching and learning materials (TLMs) for the Tajik language is aligned with the competency-based curriculum and consistent with the agreed terminology for pre-service and CPL materials
Minimum requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the area of education, teacher training, teacher professional development and/or lifelong learning at the policy, management and operational levels with the MoES and affiliated institutions (RITTI, RTMC) and/or pedagogical universities, with demonstrated experience in both the pre-service and in-service (CPL) components of teacher development.
- Experience in the current education reform and in the development of teaching and learning materials is an asset.
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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
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All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.