Consultancy to provide technical and related support on the implementation play-based learning through the Foundation Phase Initiative (Nationals only, remote with travel)

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical and related support on the implementation of play-based learning through the Foundation Phase Initiative (FPI). This will be done within the Directorate: Curriculum Implementation and Quality Improvement of the Department of Basic Education (DBE), under the supervision of the Director: Curriculum Implementation and Quality Improvement (GET) and the Education Specialist (UNICEF). The consultant will support the DBE with the absorption and integration of the FPI, focusing on manipulatives and play-based pedagogies within the DBE and Provincial Education Departments. The role involves providing technical support for the implementation of play-based pedagogies in the National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement for Grades R to 3 (CAPS), and assisting staff with the optimal utilization of the P.L.A.Y. online in-service training.

Responsibilities

The consultant will provide technical support for the implementation, quality assurance, and monitoring of play-based learning in the Foundation Phase (Grades R to 3). This includes supporting the Department of Basic Education with the absorption and integration of the Foundation Phase Initiative (FPI) on the use of manipulatives and play-based pedagogies within the Department of Basic Education and Provincial Education Departments. The consultant will also provide technical support for the implementation of the Foundation Phase Initiative (FPI) with a particular emphasis on the use of play-based pedagogies in the implementation of the National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement for Grades R to 3 (CAPS). Furthermore, the consultant will provide technical support to the staff in the Directorate: Curriculum Implementation and Quality Improvement on the implementation of the learning through play and the optimal utilization of the P.L.A.Y. online in-service training for Grades R to 3. Finally, the consultant will assist the Director: Curriculum Implementation and Quality Improvement (GET) at the DBE in the preparation of technical reports for submission to the HEDCOM, CEM, and Parliament on the areas mentioned above.

Work Experience

The specific work experience requirements are not detailed in the provided text. However, a consultancy role in education implementation typically requires significant experience in curriculum development, teacher training, and educational program implementation, particularly in early childhood education.

Skills

Play-based learning, Curriculum implementation, Foundation Phase education, Technical support, Monitoring and evaluation, Report writing, Pedagogy, Online training utilization, Quality assurance, Educational program development

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