Consultancy for Development of Teacher Training Strategy for Zambia - 3821189

The UNICEF in Zambia from African region had released this tender for UNICEF has now issued a Request for Proposals in order to select a supplier for the provision of consultancy services for Development of Teacher Training Strategy for Zambia BRIEF BACKGROUND Title : Development of Teacher Training Strategy for Zambia Purpose and Objective The consultancy will be undertaken to develop a teacher training strategy which will also require an in depth needs assessment of teacher training in Zambia. This will require a review of teacher training at the pre-service and in-service. It will require conducting a needs assessment of the current practice and the gaps that exist and based on the recommendations develop a strategy. The strategy will contribute to the strengthening of training of teachers in Zambia at Pre-Service and In -Service level. The main objectives of this consultancy are: Phase 1 Conduct a needs-assessment: a) Pre-service: i. To review recruitment process of lectures/instructors, including the selection criteria and provide recommendations to enhance and uphold quality of selection in both public and private pre-service training institutions. ii. To review the instructors’ performance reviews and training programmes quality assurance system iii. To understand how teachers are trained in Zambia at the pre-service, taking an in-depth look of curriculum including required credits, how courses are designed/developed, methodology and capacity of teacher educators. iv. To briefly understand how teachers are prepared for service in response to 21st century environment. v. To assess the relevance of the pre-service training considering the actual teachers’ challenges and needs, teacher-students’ learning needs, learners’ needs. vi. To understand how in-service training institutions are updating their training programmes and how they continue supporting the teachers and schools on the ground vii. To understand gaps in the system regarding teacher training at pre-service and provide recommendations for institutional capacity development. viii. A review of teacher training in private colleges and assess linkages with the Ministry of Education. ix. Review investments made in pre-service and in-service, with the purpose of addressing sustainability and accountability. b) In-service x. To review MoE’s current in-service training system, including the cascade training, school based continuous professional development (SPRINT) and other trainings defined by MoE and provide recommendations on how to make in -service training more meaningful and cost effective. xi. Understand the linkages between pre-service and in-service trainings and assess the relevance and effectiveness in meeting the needs of the teachers at different career stage xii. To understand how in-service system support teachers’ career progression (such as credit system) xiii. Review post in-service practices and provide recommendations for reporting and accountability xiv. Review peer support and mentoring systems of teachers’ in-service and provide recommendations Phase 2: Development of Teacher Training Framework/ Strategy i. Based on findings and recommendations, co-develop with the MoE an evidence-based approach to teacher training in Zambia ii. Components to include pre-service training, in-service training, specialized training (e.g., for teachers in remote areas, working with children with disabilities, etc.), classroom management, mentoring and coaching, teacher performance evaluation, etc. This study relates to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Goal 4 on ‘Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all’, looking at aspects of improving teacher quality IMPORTANT NOTE This tender will be run through the UNICEF e-submissions system. By clicking on the blue ‘Express Interest’ button in the UNGM tender notice, the full UNICEF e-submission system instructions to bidders document (including instructions on how to access the tender documents and submit an Offer) will be automatically emailed to the ‘contact persons’ included in your UNGM registration. Alternatively, the full UNICEF e-submission system instructions to bidders document is publicly available on the UNICEF supply internet pages here: https://www.unicef.org/supply/index_procurement_policies.html . In the tender management site, if you navigate to the documents tab and opt in to confirm your intention to submit a Bid – you will then see the mandatory placeholders for documents that must be attached prior to submitting your Offer (you will also see if there are any mandatory questionnaires to complete). As such, you are recommended to `opt in` well before the submission deadline so you are clear exactly what documents are required to be uploaded prior to completing your submission. Please note that in order to access the tender documentation through UNICEF’s e-submissions system, vendors must: (i) be registered with UNICEF in UNGM as a company/NGO; (ii) have successfully completed all mandatory information currently required by UNGM when registering. Please ensure that any files submitted as part of your Bid are not corrupt or damaged in any way. Please exercise particular caution when using compressed files. Any corrupt or damaged files may lead to your Bid being invalidated. All vendors are strongly recommended to regularly log in to the UNICEF e-submissions system to check for any deadline extensions, new clarifications, new correspondence or updated tender documents relating to this tender. with tender notice no. LRPS 2023 9186827 published on 10 Nov 2023. The tender expired on 30 Nov 2023. This tender is sourced from United Nations Global Marketplace and is eligible for suppliers interested in Strategic planning services. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 3821189.