UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, education! 

• In collaboration with the National Consultant develop criteria for curriculum assessment/evaluation/checklist based on a National Teacher Training Curriculum Framework (NTTCF) for preschool teachers.
• Finalize the Pre-service curriculum assessment/evaluation/checklist based on the NWG recommendations.
• Conduct analysis of preservice program against the NTTCF assessment/evaluation/checklist and propose a revised curriculum.
• Develop five exemplary course packs for Pre-service preschool teachers training program jointly with NWG: on research methods, practicum, teaching methods in ECD/E, assessment for learning, introduction to Ilk Qadam.
• Conduct meeting/round table discussions with MOPSE/TSPU to get agreement on a revision of the rest of the courses in accordance with the exemplary course packs.
• Revise additional syllabi in the pre-service curriculum by Preschool Education Faculty of TSPU.

1. Criteria for the curriculum assessment developed.
2. Five exemplary course packs developed.
3. # of syllabi revised

• Develop and conduct a survey/needs assessment tools for identifying professional development needs of TSPU professors/teachers to build capacity for new curriculum implementation.
• Develop a training program outline for TOT based on the needs assessment results.
• Conduct meeting/round table discussion with MOPSE and TSPU management to present and discuss needs assessment results and TOT outline.
• Develop the training package for the training of Master Trainers and Teachers based on the needs assessment survey recommendations.
• Create an assessment tool for the quality of training assessment/evaluation.
• Conduct 5-days TOT for 20-25 preselected faculty members (from TSPU and Pedagogical college)
• Develop a Faculty Guidebook documenting the best and recommended practices in a course syllabus design, teaching and assessment practices.

Deliverables

1. Needs assessment survey conducted, and recommendations presented (Needs assessment survey report).
2. Training package developed for TOT.
3. TOT conducted.
4. Faculty Guidebook developed.

3. Provide technical expertise in review and revision of the National Preschool Curriculum “Ilk Kadam” (Q1-4) – 50 days

• Review and make an analysis of the National Preschool Curriculum “Ilk Kadam” based on the best international practices (UNESCO frameworks, preschool curricula of Singapore and other developed countries).
• Provide technical support in revision of the “Ilk Qadam” Curriculum based on recommendations of the analysis.
• Conduct meeting/round table discussions with MOPSE to present and discuss revised Ilk Qadam and next steps for further materials development.
• Develop methodological materials to support Ilk Qadam implementation based on the analysis conducted at the end of 2024.
• Develop training package/materials for TOT on Ilk Qadam implementation.
• Train trainers (ToT) on revised Ilk Qadam.

Deliverables

1. Analysis report provided
2. Pre-school curriculum revised
3. Training package for TOT on new curriculum developed.
4. TOT conducted.

• Provide brief periodic reports on conducted activities highlighting results and challenges (3 reports)
• Prepare the process final documenting report

1. Three periodic reports
2. Process documenting report

Total: 120 days

Travel: Travel International (to Uzbekistan) at least 4 times.

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

• An 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).

To view our competency framework, please visit  here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

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.

Remarks: 

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

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements