National Consultant to Support the Methodology of Teaching Mathematics Course - Pre-service Component, Phase II (Year 2)
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. 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 assignment builds on the Mathematics methodology course jointly developed and validated by UNICEF, MoES, RTMC, six partner pedagogical universities and international experts in 2026. It continues the work from Year 1, which included developing a Moodle-based blended-learning component, establishing field seminars and working relationships with faculty in six universities, and completing the first cycle of analysis, translation, adaptation, syllabus development, video production, and piloting of course and teaching-and-learning materials. The consultant will support the methodology of teaching mathematics course, focusing on the pre-service component, Phase II (Year 2). This role is crucial for advancing the quality of mathematics education for future teachers.
Responsibilities
The consultant will support the methodology of teaching mathematics course, focusing on the pre-service component, Phase II (Year 2). This involves building upon the existing Mathematics methodology course jointly developed and validated by UNICEF, MoES, RTMC, six partner pedagogical universities, and international experts. The consultant will leverage the Moodle-based blended-learning component created during Year 1 and the established field seminars and working relationships with faculty in all six universities. Key tasks will include continuing the analysis, translation, adaptation, syllabus development, video production, and piloting of course and teaching-and-learning materials. The consultant will also provide support for implementation across multiple institutions through field visits, on-site seminars, coaching, and sustained follow-up, ensuring continuity with the existing materials, Moodle environment, evidence base, and the six universities involved in the project.
Work Experience
At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in mathematics education, university teaching/teacher preparation, curriculum or methodology development, including practical experience with competency-based education reform. Demonstrated experience working directly with higher education institutions and university faculty is required.
Skills
Mathematics Education, University Teaching, Teacher Preparation, Curriculum Development, Methodology Development, Competency-Based Education, Blended Learning, Moodle, Facilitation, Higher Education Institutions, Project Implementation, Material Development