National Consultant to provide technical support in Capacity Development Component of Early Childhood Education projects

The consultant will support the implementation and monitoring of preschool education initiatives focusing on capacity development components to improve preschool education quality in Uzbekistan. The role involves technical support, coordination with working groups and Ministry focal points, and ensuring quality project implementation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and monitoring of preschool education initiatives.
• Provide technical support in the coordination of the work under the projects related to capacity development.
• Ensure quality project implementation, monitoring and reporting on the project progress.
• Timely risk mitigations related to project activities.
• Work closely with established working groups and Ministry focal points.

Requirements

• Masters 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 and project management.
• Work experience with UNICEF will be an asset.
• Excellent analytical, conceptual, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent written and spoken skills in Uzbek and Russian, with preferable working English.

Skills

• Early Childhood Education
• Curriculum Design
• Teacher Training
• Capacity Development
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Thinking
• Analytical Skills
• Technical Support
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Report Writing

Languages

Uzbek, Russian, English