Job: Junior Non-Key Expert on the Development of NQF Level 5 qualifications
PROJECT: Support to the Ministry of Science and Education in further development of NQF Level 5 qualifications and strengthening the resilience of the education system in Azerbaijan
PROJECT BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan is committed process of the national education system reform. It has declared education as one of the main priority areas for state policy. The critical and longer-term aim is to align the country's education policies with its changing demographics, skills required to compete in the 21st century, and efficiently and effectively allocate financial resources.
PROJECT OBJECTIVE:
The overall objective of this project is to contribute to the modernization and quality of the education system, including vocational education and training, in a lifelong learning context
Vacancy overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Non-Key Expert on the Development of NQF Level 5 qualifications to join our team in Azerbaijan. The expert will play a crucial role in supporting the the improvement of capacities, and in identifying capacity development needs for preparation of guiding documents and training materials for education and training institutions and potential course providers in Azerbaijan. This will enhance the quality of AzNQF level 5 qualifications in the country. The JNKE's overall objective is to provide quality, subject, pedagogy, and technical assistance in developing curriculum and teaching material and improving these documents according to international best practices.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
The Junior Non-Key Expert on the Development of NQF Level 5 qualifications will be responsible for the following tasks:
∙ Identify the list of 40 priority NQF Level 5 qualifications in Azerbaijan (including secondary specialized, higher technical vocational training, and additional education programs);
∙ In cooperation with IoE, review and, if needed, improve the methodology and guidelines to ensure efficient preparation of the new educational standards and programs for the identified 40 NQF Level 5 qualifications, including employers, review of the compliance of existing occupational standards, and where needed /preparation of new occupational standards for new specialities;
∙ Organize, facilitate, and develop the 40 priority NQF Level 5 qualifications;
∙ Support the preparation of training materials and assessment tools to measure learning outcomes for 40 priority NQF Level 5 qualifications;
∙ Develop a plan for piloting at least 25 newly developed qualifications (10 secondary specialized, 10 higher technical vocational training, 5 additional education);
∙ Develop capacity building program for master trainers, for preparation of study materials, training programs, and competency-based modular training programs;
∙ Implement training for at least 30 master trainers to develop skills for the preparation of study materials, training programs, and competency-based modular training programs;
∙ Develop capacity building program for teachers who will teach pilot NQF Level 5 programs;
∙ Implement training for at least 30 teachers (secondary specialized, higher technical vocational training, additional education) who will teach pilot NQF Level 5 programs.
Minimum Requirements:
∙ At least a bachelor's degree in Education/pedagogy or any other relevant field;
∙ In the absence of the required educational level, 6 years of experience in curriculum design and development in addition to the experience in development of competence-based curricula, syllabi, learning materials and textbooks;
∙ Fluent in English and Azerbaijani languages (both verbal & written);
∙ At least 5 years of general work experience, out of which at least 2 years in the education/training sector;
∙ Clear understanding of Occupational Standards, Curricula Development, and teaching materials in Azerbaijan.
∙ At least 2 years of experience in at least one of the following areas: curriculum development or development of textbooks/teaching materials;
∙ At least 2 years of working experience in capacity building activities, preferably in the education sector in Azerbaijan.
∙ Good analytical, inter-personal, and presentation skills.
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION:
The consortium led by EPRD Poland has been contracted by the European Union Delegation in Azerbaijan for the implementation of this project. The project duration is 34 months and started in February 2023.
The Non-Key Expert will be provided with working space at the project office in Baku, including access to the Internet, a printer, and a photocopier. The Expert is expected to use his/her laptop during the implementation of this assignment.
Applicants should send CV to the following email address by indicating relevant position in the subject line: [email protected]
Application deadline: 18:00 May 11, 2023
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