RTIA-W1 / National Expert TCPD FL (M/W) – Tanzania 13 views0 applications

Assignment Background
Under the Facility from the Regional Teacher Initiative for Africa (RTIA), Expertise France is recruiting a National Expert based in Tanzania to support the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) in Tanzania Mainland. The mission aims to strengthen continuous professional development for pre-primary and primary teachers, focusing on foundational learning practices in the classroom
(Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic – 3Rs).
Key Objectives
Working in close collaboration with MoEST and the International
Expert, the National Expert will:
1. Assess the existing TCPD programme on Foundational Learning to identify its strengths and gaps in addressing field needs.
2. Contribute to the strategy development to strengthen teacher training on foundational learning tailored to the Tanzanian context.
3. Review and update the TCPD programme jointly with Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs).
Main Activities
• Conduct a desk review of key education policies and sector strategies in Tanzania Mainland.
• Participate in the scoping meeting and contribute to drafting the methodology and updated timetable.
• Lead field data collection and stakeholder consultations (interviews, focus group discussions, classroom observations).
• Co-facilitate technical working sessions with MoEST officers, TTCs, and the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE).
• Actively participate in updating training contents and co-developing monitoring and classroom observation tools.
• Ensure gender considerations are integrated throughout data collection, analysis, and deliverable design.
Expected Deliverables
The National Expert will jointly contribute to finalizing 4 key deliverables:
• Deliverable #1: TCPD programme assessment report
• Deliverable #2: Strategy to enhance teacher training on Foundational Learning
• Deliverable #3: Updated TCPD programme
• Deliverable #4: Monitoring tools and classroom observation tools

Expert profiles :
• Education: Advanced degree in Education, specializing in Teacher Continuous Professional Development.
• General Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience in basic education, proven track record in capacity-building programmes, and
conducting field surveys in Tanzania Mainland.
• Languages: Full professional fluency in English and Swahili (written and spoken).
• Eligibility: Tanzanian national or legal resident with a valid work permit.
• Specific Skills:
• In-depth knowledge of foundational learning teaching practices and active, child-centred pedagogies.
• Strong expertise in field data collection methods and gender-responsive approaches.
• Solid understanding of the competency-based curriculum and the challenges of the Tanzanian education system.
• Demonstrated skills in workshop facilitation and project coordination.

How to apply

Applications must be written in English and include:
• Updated CV (Europass template).
• A Technical Note (maximum 5 pages) detailing the understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology, and division of roles with the
International Expert.
• Samples of previous relevant work (1 to 3 pieces, if available, specifying your role).
• please apply via this :
https://expertise-france.gestmax.fr/16117/1/rtia-w1-tzn-ta-3-national-expert-tcpd-fl-h-f/en_US

Please note that the Facility applies its own daily rate in accordance with the current compensation grid. In this respect, fees will be
calculated on the basis of the candidate’s status and experience.