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 Job - TEAM LEADER (The Institute of Education)

 Duration: 14.05.2018 - 25.05.2018

 

 

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR TEAM LEADER

 

Project Title

Technical Assistance to MOE to establish a Centre of Excellence for Inclusive Education at the Institute of Education

Title of assignment

Team leader

Budget line

short-term expert

Duration

7 months

Start date

From:    1 June, 2018

   To: 29 December, 2018

 

Background

Inclusive education is relatively new phenomenon for the post-soviet context, and shifting from special education to inclusive education practices demands transformation of the current approaches. Policy research and methodological support are key areas to achieve quick wins in provision of equal opportunities.

Ministry of Education piloted inclusive education model in the secondary schools to increase the enrolment rates. Although achieved results are impressive in terms of the quality of the services, the numbers of the enrolled students remain relatively low (~60 students). Elaboration of the alternative models, as well as increasing the capacity of the schools to enroll more children with special needs and improving community engagement may enhance the enrolment rates in short run. Institute of Education has a mandate to design different models and provide methodological support for school network across the country.  

The improvement of the governance and application of right policies are also key tools for the Ministry of Education. Evidence based policy making may increase the efficiency of the decisions and shorten time to achieve the set goals. Institute of Education is responsible body to run policy research and provide technical assistance for better policy decisions.

 

Objective of assignment

The main goal of the project is to establish the Center for Excellence for Inclusive Education at the Institute of Education to provide technical assistance to MoE.

Objectives:

SO1: To run policy research to achieve increased access, quality and equity in the education system of Azerbaijan.

Indicator: Ratio of policy initiatives approved by MoE over policy initiatives submitted for review

SO2: To provide methodological support for schools, educators (principals, teachers, etc.) and communities to apply inclusive practices;

Indicator 1: % of children with special needs in targeted communities enrolled in education at different stages (pre-school, primary, secondary and VET);

 

SO3: To develop and pilot innovative mechanisms related to content, teaching and assessment addressing inclusive education practices;

Indicator: # of pilot initiatives successfully adopted by the government for scale up.

 

Scope of work

This project requires contracting a Local Consultant to be the Team Leader and manage and supervise Project as described in the below responsibilities

  • Implementation and coordination of the project activities
  • Organization and supervision of human resources involved in the project
  • Drafting the report on major best practices and international experience
  • Building cooperation with the main stakeholders, schools, local communities and etc.
  • Supervision of the process of preparation of the Road Map on application of inclusive education in Azerbaijan

 

Required Qualifications

  • A University degree in education/preferably inclusive education;
  • At least 3 years of experience in related work;
  • Knowledge of curricula and education system state program on inclusive education in Azerbaijan;
  • Experience working with stakeholders across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors;
  • Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to find viable solutions to complicated problems in a flexible, time sensitive and creative manner;
  • Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
  • Writing and communication skills in Azerbaijani and English, Russian is desired.

 

Applicants should send their CV with subject “Team leader” no later than 25 May 2018 by email to: arti@arti.edu.az . Acknowledgement will be sent to short listed candidates only.

 



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