TERMS OF REFERENCE
The purpose of this assignment is to provide ongoing technical support to the MoES and its affiliated institutions for the development, finalization, and institutionalization of Competency-Based Education (CBE) Teaching and Learning Materials (TLMs) under Component 2 of the IsDB/GPE/OFID Project (Phase II) during Year 2 (30 July 2026 – 30 June 2027). Building on the CBE TLM framework (Concept), sample units, and author capacity established in Year 1, the consultant will help convert these foundations into a finalized, validated, and field tested set of CBE-aligned TLM lessons, together with the normative and quality-assurance mechanisms required to sustain their development, production and distribution at scale.
The specific objectives of the assignment are to:
• Finalize the CBE Teaching and Learning Materials (TLM) Framework/Concept, aligned with the National Curriculum Framework (revised State Standard), to guide the design, content, and quality assurance of CBE-aligned TLMs across subjects and grades.
• Finalize and prepare for piloting a validated set of CBE-aligned TLMs — including student workbooks, textbooks, teacher guides, curricula, and classroom assessment resources — for selected subjects and grades, fully translated into Tajik.
• Strengthen the national capacity of TLM authors and specialists through a structured, institutionally endorsed capacity-building programme and the establishment of a sustainable School of CBE TLM Authors.
• Revise the normative documents governing TLM development, evaluation/expertise, printing, and distribution to integrate CBE principles, ensuring a sustainable basis for the production and distribution of CBE TLMs.
• Secure MoES endorsement and institutionalization of the CBE TLM Framework (Concept) and revised normative documents through the LEG and the MoES review board, supported by timely evidence packages and accurate progress reporting.
Minimum requirements
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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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