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Job Description
Assignment:
The consultancy will be undertaken to develop a teacher training strategy which will also require an in depth needs assessment of teacher training in Zambia. This will require a review of teacher training at the pre-service and in-service. It will require conducting a needs assessment of the current practice and the gaps that exist and based on the recommendations develop a strategy. The strategy will contribute to the strengthening of training of teachers in Zambia at Pre-Service and In -Service level.
Team assignement planned over a period of 264 days
Combination of desk review, field research and reporting
Qualifications:
at least 10 years of robust experiences in executing educational research, conceptualizing, designing, or managing projects in education, particularly in teacher training.
strong background in teacher training and professional development
good understanding of the Zambia education landscape specifically on curriculum and teaching pedagogies (desirable).
Proven knowledge of various qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
proven experience / ability to communicate, negotiate and work closely with the government counterparts, different education institutions (e.g., teachers’ colleges), schools, teachers, and education partners.
Experience collecting data in schools and a good knowledge of the associated practical and ethical considerations.
Strong oral and written communication skills in English within and similar work experience in African regions would be considered a plus.
Previous consultancy work experience with UNICEF or another UN institution, or any other International Agencies would be an asset.
