Call for Consultancy
National Consultant
Editing and Proofreading of Final Draft of Teacher Competency Standards Framework **
(Position located in Yangon, Myanmar in Yangon, Myanmar)
Terms of Reference
Date Issued: 16 March 2020
Functional Title: National Consultant
Organizational unit: UNESCO Myanmar Project Office
Duty Station: Yangon, Myanmar
Duration of the contract: 20 April to 30 May 2020
Type of contract: Individual consultant contract
Application deadline: 26 March 2020
I. Background:
UNESCO, in partnership with the Ministry of Education (MoE), is implementing the Strengthening Pre-Service Teacher Education in Myanmar (STEM) project. Under STEM, UNESCO is supporting the development of a national Teacher Competency Standards Framework (TCSF) and supporting the MoE in conducting a validation study of TCSF together with Myanmar Education Quality Improvement Programme (My-EQIP).
The TCSF provides clear and concise profiles of what teachers are expected to know and be able to do and how well they do at the different stages of their career. It establishes benchmarks against which progress in professional development can be assessed over time; ensuring that appraisal and feedback are used in a supportive way to recognize and reward effective practice. The validation study comprised three phases: Phase 1: expert review, Phase 2: teacher survey conducted across different schools around the country, and Phase 3: case studies of teaching practice, in a purposive sample of effective teachers and student teachers. Findings from Phase 2 and Phase 3 are being compiled to be discussed with different stakeholders at a consultation meeting in March 2020. The TCSF is expected to be finalized by mid-April 2020.
II. Objectives:
The objective of this consultancy is to edit and proofread the final draft of TCSF in Myanmar language based on the validation workshop outcomes to submit the Ministry of Education in May 2020.
III. Work Assignment:
The National Consultant will perform the task under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education, the direct supervision of Head of Project Office in Myanmar, the day-to-day guidance of the Senior Education Project Officer and in close collaboration with the STEM project team. The National Consultant is sought to complete the following:
Edit and proofread the final draft of TCSF in Myanmar Language (94 pp).
Communicate with UNESCO on a regular basis to update on the progress of the assignments.
IV. Deliverables and Timeline:
The National Consultant is required to submit the following in editable Word documents in Myanmar by the following deadlines.
Draft edited and proofread of the final draft of TCSF in Myanmar Language (94 pp) by 8 May 2020.
Final edited and proofread of the final draft of TCSF in Myanmar Language (94 pp) by 13 May 2020.
V. Location and travel:
Home-based to work remotely.
VI. Fees:
Payment will be made based on the actual number of original pages edited and proofread in Myanmar language.
VII. Qualifications and experience:
For a national consultant:
It is mandatory to have:
· Proven skills and experience in translation from English to Myanmar to English,
· Good written and spoken knowledge of English and Myanmar,
· Demonstrated ability to meet translation deadlines,
· Understanding and knowledge on use of technical terms related to teacher competency standards and education,
· Prior experience of translating documents related to education.
How to apply:
Interested individuals are invited to apply to the UNESCO Project Office in Myanmar with:
1. A cover letter (in English), clearly referencing “STEM Consultancy: Editing and Proofreading of Final Draft of Teacher Competency Standards Framework”, indicating how your qualifications/institution and experience make you suitable for the position;
An up-to-date CV, with a minimum of two verifiable professional references;
A sample work on translation on teachers or teacher competency standards in Myanmar Language; and
Expected consultancy fees per page in USD.
UNESCO places great emphasis on ensuring that the objectives of the work assignment, as described in the Terms of Reference, are met. Accordingly, in evaluating the proposals/applications for the assignment, attention will focus first and foremost on the technical elements. From those proposals deemed suitable in terms of the criteria set out in the Terms of Reference, UNESCO shall select the proposal that offers the Organization best value for money.**
Your application should reach yangon@unesco.org no later than 17:00 Hours (Yangon time) on 26 March 2020. Please note that the size of the email should not exceed 8MB. For large files, please use file-sharing options like Dropbox or Google Drive.**
Only short‐listed candidates will be contacted.