RTIA-W1/ TA 3 international expert in transition from pre-primary to primary (M/W) – Tanzania

Background Under the Facility from the Regional Teachers Initiative for Africa (RTIA) funded by the European Union, this technical assistance ## Formation / Diplômes assignment supports Tanzania’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) in implementing its ongoing education reform. The main objective is to enhance students’ smooth transition from pre-primary to primary. Objectives & Scope of Work Working as part of a team alongside a national expert, the international expert will: - Strengthen pre-primary teachers’ capacity to facilitate/implement school readiness activities. - Strengthen Standard 1 & 2 teachers’ capacity in play-based and child-centered pedagogy. - Promote peer learning and harmonization of teaching practices between pre-primary and Standard 1 & 2 teachers. Main Deliverables (Co-developed with National Expert) - Deliverable 1: School readiness activities in pre-primary schools’ assessment report. - Deliverable 2: Guidelines on school readiness. - Deliverable 3: Assessment report on existing capacity building modules on play-based pedagogy. - Deliverable 4: Package on play-based pedagogy for CoLs (Communities of Learning). - Deliverable 5: Module on holistic ECD/early learning. Academic qualification: Advanced degree in Education, ECD/ early learning specialist. - General work experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in basic education including pre-primary education; proven track records of ## Expérience developing capacity building contents for teachers; experience in consultancy for government or international organizations. Specific work experience: - Sound knowledge/ experience in Early Childhood Development and early learning. In-depth knowledge of play-based pedagogy and child-centered pedagogy. - Proven experience in building capacities of teachers. - Experience in developing contents/programs on school readiness. - Excellent knowledge and hands-on practices of competency-based curriculum. Demonstrated skills in participatory workshop facilitation and coordination. - Knowledge and practical understanding of gender-sensitive and gender-responsive pedagogy (asset). - Previous experience working in the education sector including at preschool level in African contexts and familiarity with the education context and policies of Tanzania. - Language proficiency : Excellent proficiency in English (both written and spoken...