Back Consultant, Training on Psychological and Pedagogical Methods, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

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OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek

Vacancy number VNKYRC01054 Vacancy type Experts/Consultants Number of posts 1 Duty station Bishkek Date of issue 18 March 2021 Deadline for application 1 April 2021 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

Since 2018, Kyrgyzstan launched several important strategies, including the new National Development Strategy for the Kyrgyz Republic 2018- 2040, the Development Programme of the Kyrgyz Republic 2018-2022: "Unity. Trust. Creation", and Government Program on the Development of Green Economy 2019-2023. Taken together, these three documents articulate the policy framework for advancing environmental awareness and education in Kyrgyzstan within the larger context of the national framework for sustainable development. However, besides national commitments, Kyrgyzstan is strongly committed to implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Paris Agreement. This is embodied in the fourth Sustainable Development Goal, to "ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning".

In 2020, the OSCE Programme Office received a request letter from the Kyrgyz Education Academy to provide expert support in conducting ToT courses for the teachers of the general education organizations on the basics of environmental education (EE) with explicit attention to the green economy. In the framework of the given activity, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek will contract Psychological and Pedagogic Methods Consultant to support the Kyrgyz Education Academy in development of training modules for planned ToT courses. These tools have merit for promoting environmental awareness, attitudes, skills, and interdisciplinary thinking of students, and encourage student participation toward resolution of environmental problems. Experimenting with these tools when teaching EE may produce useful and insightful outcomes, particularly when faced such constraints as during Covid-19 pandemic, when outdoor experience s and field trips difficult to actualize.

Objective

The ultimate objective of the consultancy is to develop a training module for planned ToT courses, as well as adaptation of key competencies of sustainable development to the education process. In addition, Consultant is responsible for the conduction of ToT courses in seven provinces of Kyrgyzstan with the use of modem pedagogical technologies and methods.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Programme Manager, the Consultant will perform the following tasks: Develop a training module on key sustainable development competencies for planned ToT courses:

Prepare and submit detailed inception report containing the following: work plan with methodology of capacity needs assessment, training modules and training programme schedules;Identify the pedagogical capacity strengthening needs of local teachers and institutional management capacity;Hold consultations with Local Education Departments and teacher s to identify gaps and complement other initiatives with regards to environmental education and promotion of Green Economy through learning process;Review and adapt key sustainable development competencies to the teaching process, with explicit attention to the "Development of critical thinking through reading and writing" approach;Develop and present module on integration of key environmental issues into the subjects covered by schoolteacher s using modem-coaching methods.Manual should be focused on teaching with the use of non-standard teaching approaches, game elements, an interactive form of teaching with the predominant role of the student s themselves in the learning process;Module should be prepared taking into consideration a key principle - the quality involvement of teacher s in the development process to ensure that final deliverable is useful, understandable and interesting for them;Provide assistance in liaison with local education departments to form a group of trainers/participants in seven provinces of the republic;May be required to provide logistic support for the organization of the event; and other relevant material in order to replicate the training in other locations in the country;Serve as focal point for the video production company contracted for the development of short video lessons for school students;Development of training materials using distance learning technologies;Conduct a cycle of ToT seminars using developed module in 7 provinces of the republic in close cooperation with local education department s and environmental protection agencies;Submit training report, along with printed and soft copies of detailed training modules in Russian and Kyrgyz, participants' feedback and pre- and post- test assessment results;Based on the observations of monitoring, make adjustments and / or additions to the developed manual;

Consultant shall provide the consulting services in Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, please see: https://www.osce.org/programme-office-in-bishkek

Necessary Qualifications

Education

• Graduate degree in pedagogy, philology, natural and social science, natural sciences, humanities, management or other related fields.

Professional Experiences

Preference will be given to individuals with proven relevant experience in undertaking a task of similar magnitude, and shall preferably among others, have the following qualifications and experience:

• Relevant experience of not less than 7 years of experience in developing training materials, including video lectures, online courses, etc.;
• Have at least 7 years of experience in conducting trainings and education for teachers and school students;
• At least 7 years of experience in conducting trainings and education for adults in the field of Education for sustainable development, ecology, climate change, green economy, sustainable consumption and production, sustainable lifestyles;
• At least 7 years of proven experience in conducting trainings for adults on the development of projects to integrate the environmental education, especially topics concerning climate change, green economy, sustainable consumption and production, into the education system;
• Proven experience in development of electronic / distant (including video) education modules/resources;
• Experience in the field of environmental safety and protection, sustainable development, green economy and climate change, sustainable consumption and production and etc. using distance learning technologies is an asset;
• Experience in implementing environmental component to the school general education subjects;

Competencies

• Readiness to complete the task with enthusiasm and attentiveness to key principles of environmental education in specified areas;
• Ability to lead and facilitate multi-stakeholder consultation processes and dialogues, to communicate effectively and build trust;
• Strong analytical, synthesis, report editing and writing skills in Russian and Kyrgyz;
• To be accountable and responsible for achieving results and meeting performance standards;
• Client orientation.To be responsive towards those to whom services are provided internally and externally.

Language Skills

• Fluency in Russian and Kyrgyz, knowledge of English is an asset;

Required competencies

Core values

• Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals
• Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions
• Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization's core values and organizational principles
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work

Core competencies

• Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization
• Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment
• Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner
• Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions
• Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects
• Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances

Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities)

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment
• Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them
• Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities

Remuneration Package

Remuneration will depend on the selected consultant's qualifications and experience and be in accordance with OSCE established rates.

How To Apply

Please, note that this vacancy is open for competition amongst Kyrgyz Republic citizens. We strongly encourage applicants to use the online application system at https://jobs.osce.org/vacancies. However, if you have difficulties with the system you may use the OSCE offline application form found under https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/offline-application-form and forward the completed form quoting the vacancy number by e-mail [email protected]

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