JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the assignment is to conduct curriculum audit in support of inclusive education policy, to ensure adherence to principles of non-discrimination, diversity and tolerance and inclusion of children and youth with disability in the learning materials for ownership and relevance.

SCOPE OF WORK

A. Objective

The assignment aims to conduct a comprehensive landscape analysis / curriculum audit in relation to inclusive education. The analysis will cover curriculum relevance, learning environments, teacher qualifications, and policies at both national and school levels. The findings will inform essential reforms in curriculum to ensure equitable education access for all children, including those with disabilities, to acquire core academic skills, basic cognitive skills, and essential life skills.

B. Activities and tasks

The consultant will undertake the following activities and tasks:

1. Conduct desk review
Conduct an initial review of country-specific literature to gain a broad understanding of the education system, policies, strategies, regulations, and information pertaining more specifically to inclusive education.

2. Develop and deliver an inception report:
The consultant will develop a comprehensive inception report detailing the assignment’s methodology, consultation approach, key stakeholders, and a proposed workplan for the curriculum audit. This report will then be presented to a technical team consisting of the Senior Inspector SEN, Chief Inspector Primary, Chief Inspector Secondary, Director of the National Curriculum Centre, and a teacher representative.

3. Prepare landscape analysis report with recommendations.
3.1 Conduct stakeholder consultations to source information from stakeholders, and stakeholder validation engagement
3.2 Conduct desk review
3.3 Collect relevant data on the curriculum relevance.
3.4 Undertake an in-depth analysis of the curriculum and delivery capacity for key personnel.
3.5 Develop a comprehensive landscape analysis report that identifies gaps and weaknesses in the curriculum. Based on these findings, clear recommendations will be provided to enhance the curriculum, making it more inclusive and supportive for all learners, including those with disabilities.

4. Validation of findings
The consultant will develop an initial draft of the analysis for validation with key stakeholders convened by MoET, to present the preliminary results and compile any relevant inputs to finalize the report.

5. Present Report
The consultant will adjust the report accordingly, and prepare a slide deck outlining the process, results and recommendations. The final audit and assessment report will be presented at a stakeholders’ meeting by the consultant.

6. Capacity strengthening of key role players.
Conduct capacity strengthening for selected teachers, inspectors and national curriculum centre personnel, and In-service training department on curriculum adaptation and continuous learning assessment (Training of Trainers).

7. Capacity strengthening report.
Provide report on capacity strengthening workshops on curriculum adaptation and continuous learning assessment with recommendations, including slide deck and reference materials for cascade training of key MoET personnel.

C. WORK ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW

D. Schedule of activities: consultancy will be for 30 days (about 4 and a half weeks) spread over 3 months.

E. Working relationships

The consultant will report to the UNICEF Education Specialist working with the Education Officer, in consultation with the Technical Team. The consultant will perform all deliverables and address any suggestions, questions, concerns, and guidance provided by the UNICEF team, in consultation with the Ministry of Education.
The consultant will be responsible for collecting the necessary information sources to undertake the desk review, develop the necessary instruments to collect data and analyze data, and organize calls and meetings with key informants as necessary and/or requested by UNICEF and MoET.

F. Payment schedule

As per UNICEF policy, payment is made against approved deliverables. No advance payment is allowed unless in exceptional circumstances against bank guarantee, subject to a maximum of 30 per cent of the total contract value in cases where advance purchases, for example for supplies or travel, may be necessary. The consultant may not publish or disseminate report, data collection tools, collected data or any other documents produced from this consultancy without the express permission of and acknowledgement of UNICEF.

The consultancy fee payment will be triggered by the submission of the following key deliverables.
• 1st payment: First draft Landscape Analysis Report (30% of the consultancy fee)
• 2nd payment: Final technical report / final deliverable (70% of the consultancy fee)

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Masters

This consultancy requires a Masters’ Degree in Education or related fields. Specialization in Curriculum Development or Inclusive Education or Special Education Needs will be considered an added advantage

Relevant work experience required (in years):

At least 5 years’ experience working with children with special education needs or on issues pertaining to special education needs and curriculum development, including but not limited to the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of special education needs programs. Proven experience designing public policy to improve access to services and inclusivity will be considered an asset.

Specialized skills and/or training if needed:

Data collection, systematization, and analysis; report-writing.