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For every child, the right to education! 

Scope of Work

While UNICEF, in collaboration with MOPSE, engaged the expertise of Cambridge University Press and Assessment as an institutional consultancy to support this work, it also requires additional independent expertise from an International Consultant to:

• Undertake a structural review of the current context, and develop an associated roadmap, to guide work on Curriculum Reform and Reform of the National Assessment System;
• Develop, in collaboration with the Government of Uzbekistan, clear quality criteria for the appraisal of work undertaken on Curriculum Reform, and Reform of the National Assessment System; and
• Maintain Quality Assurance of the Curriculum Reform, and Reform of the National Assessment System, as undertaken by the Ministry with support from an institutional consultancy supplier, in accordance with the aforementioned quality criteria and developed methodology.

Objective:

1. Ensure that work conducted by appointed institutional consultancy (Cambridge University Press and Assessment) on Curriculum Reform, and Reform of the National Assessment System is informed by a structural review of the current context, and an associated roadmap, to allow for workflow, and the development of resources, which are appropriate to the national context, and associated needs;
2. Develop a set of quality criteria jointly with government officials, to ensure work on Curriculum Reform, and Reform of the National Assessment System is aligned with international good practice; and
3. Apply the quality criteria consistently to ensure work developed by the Ministry of Preschool and School Education, in collaboration with an institutional consultancy supplier, is of a high standard of quality, and aligned with international good practice.

Management and reporting

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Education, the consultant will directly report to, and work under, the direct supervision of UNICEF Education Specialist (Quality and Inclusive Education) on activities related to Curriculum and Education Specialist (System Strengthening) related to Learning Assessment. The consultant will provide monthly and quarterly reports consolidating the deliverables in the table below. The UNICEF Uzbekistan Specialists are the main focal points and liaison between the consultant, UNICEF and its partners. All outputs of this TOR are subject to the review of the UNICEF Education Specialists on relevant areas.

Tasks - Deliverables - Estimated timeframe - Instalment payments

1. Technical support and oversight of curriculum reform

1.1 Undertake a structural review of the current context, and develop an associated roadmap, to guide work on Curriculum Reform and Reform of the National Assessment System. Visit to Tashkent - Within 1 month of contract signing, 22.5 wd - 15% of Contract Value

Inception Report (up to 25 pages), including the following:

a. an overview of the anticipated approach to the assignment;
b. a provisional work-plan, with associated timeframes for deliverables;
c. detailed planning of tasks of the consultant, Ministry officials, institutional supplier, and UNICEF team

1.2 Develop, in collaboration with the Government of Uzbekistan, clear quality criteria for the appraisal of work undertaken on Curriculum Reform, and Reform of the National Assessment System - Report on initial activities; within 1 month of contract signing, 7.5 wd - 5% of Contract Value

1.3. Review of Schedule of curriculum content and associated educational standards for all subjects

1.4. Review of Workshop Content

1.5. Review of post-workshop reports outlining the outcomes from the workshop and recommended next steps to inform the redevelopment process.

1.6. Review of feedback provided in Weekly online meetings between the subject/phase-specific curriculum developers and the consultants’ subject/phase-specific specialists in each subject - Report on initial round of Weekly Meetings; within 2 months of contract signing, 7.5 wd - 5% of Contract Value

1.7. Review of Draft Revised National Curriculum Framework (NCF). Visit to Tashkent - Review of Draft Revised National Curriculum Framework; within 2 months of contract signing, 15 wd - 10% of Contract Value

1.8. Review of written reports giving feedback from the international mapping and review of the pre-primary curriculum and 25 subject-specific curricula for Grades 1 to 1 - Recommendations on international mapping and review; within 3 months of contract signing, 7.5 wd - 5% of Contract Value

1.9. Review of Final Draft Revised National Curriculum Framework (NCF) - Review of Final Draft Revised National Curriculum Framework;
within 5 months of contract signing - 10% of Contract Value

1.10. Quality Assurance of Final review and verification of final drafts of the pre-primary and 25 subject-specific curricula for Grades 1 to 11. Visit to Tashkent - Feedback on Quality Assurance of Final Review and Verification; within 6 months of contract signing, 15 wd - 5% of Contract Value

1.11. Review of Validated Revised National Curriculum Framework (NCF) - Review of Final Validated Revised National Curriculum Framework; within 9 months of contract signing, 7.5 wd - 5% of Contract Value

1.12. Review of Feedback Provided in Weekly online meetings between the SOW and TG developers and the consultants - Feedback on Weekly Meetings, Schemes of Work, and Teacher Guides; within 11 months of contract signing, 7.5 wd - 5% of Contract Value

1.13. Review draft content of Schemes of Work and Teacher Guides

1.14. Review Final content of Schemes of Work and Teacher Guides

2. Technical support and oversight of assessment reform

2.1. Review of Inception report with methodology and annotated structure of the framework for a learning assessment system reform.
Visit to Tashkent - Feedback on Inception Report and Methodology for the framework for a learning assessment system reform;
within 1 month of contract signing, 15 wd - 10% of Contract Value

2.2. Review of Draft framework for learning assessment system - Feedback on Draft framework for learning assessment system;
within 3 months of contract signing, 7.5 wd - 5% of Contract Value

2.3. Review of Action plan and roadmap - Feedback on Action Plan, Roadmap, Final Framework, and Guidelines; within 5 months of contract signing, 7.5 wd - 5% of Contract Value

2.4. Review of Final framework for learning assessment system and action plan

2.5. Review of Draft guidelines for teachers on formative assessment

2.6. Review of Guidelines for teachers on summative assessment - Feedback on Guidelines; within 6 months of contract signing, 7.5 wd - 5% of Contract Value

2.7. Review of Guidelines for specialists on the development of standardized assessments

2.9. Review Digital Platform Analysis Report with Recommendations for the Digital Ecosystem - Feedback on Digital Platform Analysis Report; within 9 months of contract signing, 7.5 wd - 5% of Contract Value

2.10. Review Report on field testing and Final tools and guidelines. Visit to Tashkent - Final Report on Field Testing, Tools, Consolidated Monthly Reporting, and In-Country Activities - within 11 months of contract signing, 7.5 wd - 5% of Contract Value

2.11. Review Monthly Progress Reports

TOTAL: 150 w.d.

According to UNICEF policy, the final fees will be set up based on the “best value for money” principle. A total of one hundred fifty (150) working days are allocated for accomplishment of all tasks and deliverables within the period of September 2025 to end of December 2026. Payment will be made upon satisfactory completion of the assignment and provision of reports of accomplished tasks and deliverables approved by the supervisor.

The candidates are requested to submit their financial offer consisting of a fee for the services to be provided and calculation of estimated travel expenses based on the UNICEF rules and regulations. The Consultant will receive direct payment in his/her indicated bank account.

Travel International - At least 5 trips to Tashkent. 

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Post-graduate degree in social sciences preferably in one of the specialized fields of education or a related field
• Work Experience:
  • Understanding of, and experience in curriculum development and assessment reform.
  • Experience in the region, with experience of similar work in Uzbekistan or Central Asia preferred
  • Proven experience in quality assurance and oversight of educational reforms
  • Knowledge of international best practices in competency-based education and assessment systems.
  • Experience working with government ministries and international organizations
• Language Requirements: English is fluent

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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Remarks:  

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

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