How can you make a difference?
Education
- University degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in Mathematics Education, Mathematics, Pedagogy, Education Technology, or a closely related field. Additional training in competency-based education, teacher preparation, curriculum development, Moodle/blended learning or facilitation is an asset
Work experience
- At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in mathematics education, university teaching/teacher preparation, curriculum or methodology development, including practical experience with competency-based education reform
- Demonstrated experience working directly with higher education institutions and university faculty is required. Experience supporting implementation across multiple institutions through field visits, on-site seminars, coaching and sustained follow-up is highly desirable
- Previous experience in development of mathematics methodology courses and/or equivalent experience developing and piloting a blended pre-service methodology course is highly desirable as the assignment requires immediate continuity with the existing materials, Moodle environment, evidence base and six-university network
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills
- Strong knowledge of competency-based education, active and game-based learning in mathematics, facilitation of practice-oriented training, and use of teaching and learning materials in mathematics instruction; ability to demonstrate methods through microteaching or supervised model lessons is a strong asset
- Previous experience with the IsDB/GPE project, Phase I and/or Phase II, including its teacher development interventions, is an asset
- Demonstrated hands-on experience using Moodle or a comparable LMS to build, revise or support a blended course, including course structure, activities, participant support and use of basic engagement/completion evidence
- Strong coordination, facilitation and training skills; analytical and conceptual thinking
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders, including universities, RTMC and MoES
- Demonstrated ability to support faculty and proactively engage national counterparts
- excellent analytical, writing and communication skills in Tajik, with the ability to prepare technical reports for UNICEF and government counterparts
- Ability to produce or present verifiable samples of relevant work, such as a methodology-course unit, syllabus/programme, Moodle activity or course description, training scenario, analytical report, textbook/task sample, translation/adaptation, or educational video script/production brief
Language Requirements
- Proficiency in Tajik and Russian is required; knowledge of English (written and spoken) is an asset
Desirables
- In-depth knowledge of and experience in Phase I and/or Phase II of the IsDB/GPE project to support programmatic and policy reform is highly desirable
- Experience developing classroom observation or M&E tools and authoring/contributing to mathematics methodology courses, programmes, syllabi, new textbook tasks, workbooks or teacher guides is a strong asset. Experience translating/adapting methodological materials into Tajik, preparing educational video scripts and coordinating subject-matter aspects of filming is highly desirable
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
- Applicants must submit a technical proposal of a maximum of 3-5 pages that includes:
Remarks: If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not downloadable on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers.
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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.
Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.