National Consultant to support MoES with Math and Geometry TLM Development (Component 2, IsDB/GPE/OFID Education Reform Project, Phase II), Dushanbe, Tajikistan, 13 months, Remote (for Nationals)

Contract Duration – 13 months

Working arrangement: Remote

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

The purpose of this assignment is to provide ongoing subject-specific technical support to the MoES for the development, piloting, finalization, and institutionalization of CBE-aligned Math and Geometry TLMs for Grades 7 and 8, building on results achieved under Phase I and ensuring coherence, sequencing, and quality across the curriculum, CPL, and assessment workstreams of Component 2.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0002962 External ToR Template.pdf

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• University degree in education, Math and Geometry, applied math, pedagogy, or a related field, with a focus on Math and Geometry teacher preparation and professional development, competency-based education, use of technology, blended-learning

Work Experience:

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in Math and Geometry education at policy, management, and operational levels, with documented experience working with the MoES and its affiliated institutions on CBE-aligned curriculum, TLMs, learning assessment, or teacher development.
• Previous experience in the current education reform — specifically the revision of Math and Geometry TLMs with the MoES — is required.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

• Strong knowledge and skills in Math and Geometry curriculum and TLM development based on Competency-Based Education principles, including approaches to literacy, reading, writing, and oral communication
• Ability to develop student-centered materials that promote critical thinking, literacy and communication skills, comprehension, and inclusion
• Familiarity with the Tajikistan education system and NSED 2030 priorities is essential.
• Strong coordination skills
• Analytical and conceptual thinking
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams (TLM, CPL, Assessment) and guide policy discussions
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with national coordinators and proactively support national counterparts
• Excellent writing, communication, editorial, and presentation skills
• Ability to deliver under tight timeframes and to the highest quality standards

Language Requirements:

• Proficiency in Tajik and Russian is required
• Knowledge of English (written and spoken) is considered an asset

Desirables:

• A specialist who has previously worked under Phase I of the IsDB/GPE project and is currently engaged in Phase II to support the development of TLMs for the Math and Geometry.
• The specialist is well acquainted with the national context of TLM development, including curriculum requirements, approval processes, and quality assurance mechanisms, and has a strong understanding of the broader education ecosystem, including institutional roles, stakeholder dynamics, and reform priorities.

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Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) TMC0002962 Financial proposal template.docx
• Technical proposal to be submitted with the application:

Applicants must submit a short technical proposal (maximum 2 pages) comprising the following:

(i) a statement demonstrating the candidate’s understanding of the assignment and a proposed methodology and indicative work plan for developing the Grade 7–8 Math and Geometry TLMs and coordinating with the CPL and Assessment workstreams;

(ii) a brief account of relevant experience, with specific reference to prior work on Math and Geometry curriculum, TLM development, or learning assessment with the MoES and its affiliated institutions, and to the IsDB/GPE/OFID reform (Phase I and/or II);

(iii) at least one sample of relevant authored or coauthored work (e.g. a TLM, teacher’s guide, assessment item set, or training package), or links thereto; and (iv) confirmation of Tajik and Russian language proficiency (English is an asset).

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