National Consultant for School of TLM Authors, Phase II – IsDB/GPE/OFID Project

The consultant will provide technical support to the Ministry of Education and Science (MoES) and affiliated institutions for the development, finalization, and institutionalization of Competency-Based Education (CBE) Teaching and Learning Materials (TLMs) under the IsDB/GPE/OFID Project Phase II. The role involves finalizing the CBE TLM Framework, preparing validated TLMs for piloting, strengthening author capacity, revising normative documents, and securing institutional endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing technical support to MoES and affiliated institutions for development, finalization, and institutionalization of CBE TLMs under the IsDB/GPE/OFID Project Phase II.
• Finalize the CBE Teaching and Learning Materials Framework/Concept aligned with the National Curriculum Framework to guide design, content, and quality assurance of CBE-aligned TLMs.
• Finalize and prepare for piloting a validated set of CBE-aligned TLMs including student workbooks, textbooks, teacher guides, curricula, and classroom assessment resources fully translated into Tajik.
• Strengthen national capacity of TLM authors and specialists through a structured, institutionally endorsed capacity-building programme and establish a sustainable School of CBE TLM Authors.
• Revise normative documents governing TLM development, evaluation, printing, and distribution to integrate CBE principles ensuring sustainable production and distribution of CBE TLMs.
• Secure MoES endorsement and institutionalization of the CBE TLM Framework and revised normative documents through the LEG and MoES review board, supported by evidence packages and progress reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences, development studies, technology, or another relevant field.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in education, teacher training, and/or lifelong learning at policy, management and operational levels with MoES and affiliated institutions.
• Previous experience in current education reform is an asset.
• Proficiency in Tajik and Russian is required; knowledge of English (written and spoken) is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge and skills in curriculum and Teaching and Learning Materials (TLM) development and revision, specifically in Central Asia, based on Competency-Based Education principles.
• Ability to develop and guide the authoring of student-centred materials that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and inclusivity to meet diverse learning needs.
• Strong technical writing and content-development skills; analytical and conceptual thinking; ability to mentor and build capacity of TLM authors and guide subject-matter working groups.
• Excellent writing, communication, editorial, and presentation skills.
• Ability to deliver under tight timeframes and to the highest quality standards.
• Experience or familiarity with teacher training, curriculum development, or competency-based approaches, including use of technology, blended learning, or inclusive education.
• Experience in Phase I and/or Phase II of the IsDB/GPE project to support programmatic and policy reform is highly desirable.
• Experience with the national context of education development, including curriculum requirements, approval processes, and quality assurance mechanisms.
• Strong understanding of the broader education ecosystem, including institutional roles, stakeholder dynamics, and reform priorities is a strong asset.

Skills

• Curriculum Design
• Teaching Material Development
• Competency-based Learning
• Teacher Training
• Technical Writing
• Content Development
• Capacity Building
• Educational policy reform
• Analytical Thinking
• Conceptual Thinking
• Inclusive Education
• Blended Learning Implementation
• Quality Assurance in Education
• Education Program Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Presentation Skills
• Editorial Skills
• Project Implementation
• Education Sector Knowledge

Languages

Tajik, Russian, English