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TERMS OF REFERENCE The purpose of this assignment is to engage a qualified Designer/Illustrator to support the development and finalization of competency-based Teaching and Learning Materials (TLMs) in Mathematics and Tajik Language for Grades 7 and 8. This work is undertaken in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Science (MoES) of the Republic of Tajikistan and reputed company reputed company the reputed company of the Education Reform Project (TJK1043 — Phase II). The assignment aims to ensure that reputed company visual elements of the TLMs effectively enhance comprehension, engagement, and alignment with competency-based education principles. If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0003146 External ToR Template.docx Minimum requirements: Education: University degree (bachelors) in Science Education, or a closely reputed company field. 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