Primary Education Adviser, Tajikistan

Aga Khan Foundation, Tajikistan

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is working with the Provincial Government of Gorno-Badakhshan in Tajikistan on an Education Reform Project, based in Khorog. AKF is seeking to recruit a Primary Education Adviser to work with a local team to change teaching methods from a teacher-centred to a learner-centred approach, facilitate curriculum innovation, introduce appropriate assessment methods, and train key teachers to become trainers. All this has to be achieved in circumstances where most basic resources are lacking.

The position requires:

• At least three years' experience in teaching at the primary school level;
• Experience in curriculum design and production of resource materials;
• Ability to introduce appropriate assessment techniques for students/teachers;
• Experience in teacher training and training of trainers, preferably in CIS countries or a developing country context;
• Experience in working with education authorities at different (district and regional) Levels;
• Ability to provide leadership and professional development for the local project team.

In addition, it is highly desirable that applicants should:

• Have some knowledge of Russian, Tajik or Farsi;
• Be both a self-starter and a team player and be willing to work in difficult circumstances.

Applicants should send a short CV and the names and coordinates of two referees to the Aga Khan Foundation by fax: (0041.22.9097291) or e-mail: [email protected]. Only short-listed applicants will be acknowledged. Closing date: June 8, 2000.

Last updated:    May 2000

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