International Consultant, Teacher Development
- Andrew Millar
- Sep 26
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 25
UNESCO
Job Description
Sector: Politics, Government, Public Administration, Think Tanks, Civil Society, NGOs, Charities, Business Chambers & Industry Associations
Overview
Chey Chumneas, Phnom Penh
The International Consultant, Teacher Development Specialist will join UNESCO to support the implementation of Cambodia’s national teacher education reform.
This Level 3 role will drive the expansion of the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and Teacher Career Pathway (TCP) systems in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.
The consultant will strengthen institutional capacity, provide technical oversight and ensure the successful rollout of teacher development initiatives.
Department/Function: Training & Organisational Development (Capacity Building, Coaching, Career Pathing)
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Support the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport in expanding the CPD system, including accreditation mechanisms, credit attribution and CPDMIS integration.
Provide technical oversight for the development of frameworks, guidelines and accreditation processes for CPD and Teacher Career Pathway systems.
Lead capacity building for technical departments, including training national and sub-national stakeholders on CPD system management and rollout.
Develop and finalise training programmes, professional standards and teacher career pathway guidelines.
Monitor, coordinate and assess the implementation of CPD activities in STEPCam target schools and opt-in schools.
Produce technical reports, assessments and recommendations to inform policy and national rollout strategies.
Provide advisory support for new priorities, including digital transformation and teacher qualification upgrades.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Master’s degree in education, teacher education, teacher training, public policy or a relevant field.
At least 10 years' international experience in education policy, planning and implementation of CPD systems.
Proven track record of working with government departments and senior officials in strengthening institutional capacity.
Strong understanding of CPD design, management and monitoring across different country contexts.
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality technical and policy documents.
Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and presentation skills, with strong multicultural team collaboration.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
About UNESCO
UNESCO is a specialised agency of the United Nations dedicated to building peace through international cooperation in education, science, culture and communication.
It provides a dynamic, multicultural workplace committed to integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity.
Staff and consultants benefit from meaningful engagement in global development programmes and opportunities for professional growth.
Salary Benchmark
(compensation projections based on local market criteria)
USD $6,000 to $10,000 per month, depending on experience*
*For guidance only. Contact the hiring organisation directly for detailed salary information.
Regional Comparison
Cambodia: $6,000 – $10,000
International consultants are well compensated under donor-funded programmes, with rates influenced by profile and funding ceilings.
Laos: $5,500 – $9,500
Similar donor-funded education projects exist, though smaller in scale, often anchoring rates toward the lower half of the band.
Myanmar: $5,000 – $9,000
Political and operational instability moderates base rates, but technical consultants remain in steady demand through the UN and NGOs.
Thailand: $7,000 – $11,000
Bangkok’s role as a regional UN hub drives higher rates, with strong competition for senior technical specialists.
Vietnam: $6,000 – $10,000
Well-funded education reforms support strong consultancy demand, keeping rates aligned with mid-to-upper regional bands.
Post Expiry: 20th October 2025