National Coordinator on Teacher/Principal Appraisal in Schools/Preschools
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential from early childhood through adolescence. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of every child's rights not just as a job, but as a calling.
Job Purpose
The Government of Uzbekistan is implementing education reforms focused on competency-based education (CBE) and improving learning outcomes. UNICEF, in partnership with national bodies, supports strengthening systems for evaluating and developing teachers and school leaders in preschool and secondary education, including introducing performance appraisal mechanisms. This consultancy aims to build upon existing reforms by enhancing the teacher attestation system and developing a performance appraisal framework for teachers and school leaders. This framework will align with professional standards, CBE principles, and the national education quality assurance framework. The role will also involve creating practical tools, guidelines, and capacity-building resources to facilitate implementation, promote continuous professional growth, school improvement, and ultimately, better learning outcomes for children.
Responsibilities
The National Coordinator will be responsible for strengthening the existing teacher attestation system and developing a comprehensive performance appraisal framework for teachers and school leaders. This includes ensuring alignment with professional standards, competency-based education (CBE) principles, and the national education quality assurance framework. The role will involve developing practical tools, guidelines, and capacity-building resources to support the effective implementation of these systems. This includes creating materials for continuous professional growth, school improvement initiatives, and enhancing learning outcomes. The coordinator will work closely with government counterparts to integrate these new systems into the preschool and general secondary education sectors. Key activities will include research, policy document development, monitoring tool creation, and methodological guideline formulation. The objective is to foster a culture of continuous professional development and accountability among educators, contributing to the overall quality and efficiency of education services in Uzbekistan.
Work Experience
Professional experience in programme coordination and monitoring within the education sector. Experience in developing policy documents, monitoring tools, and methodological guidelines is also required.
Skills
Programme coordination, Monitoring, Education sector expertise, Policy document development, Monitoring tool development, Methodological guideline formulation, Understanding of teacher attestation reforms, Understanding of teacher development reforms, Preschool education, School education, Government counterpart collaboration, Competency-based education (CBE)