Curriculum reform spurs success in Region 10

Nursery Field Officer of Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice) Fayann Tappin-Benn has reported that the Ministry of Education National Curriculum Reform has been a source of positive change at the nursery level in the region.

Curriculum Renewal Process moving ahead

Representatives of the World Bank and the Ministry of Education and the Project Team met today at the office of the World Bank to discuss the implementation of the Guyana Education Sector Improvement Project (GESIP) as it relates to the Curriculum Renewal Process.

Education sector benefiting from US$6M improvement project

A phased revision of public schools curricula will be among the key tactics employed to realize improved performances of students within the education system.

This deliberate move will be implemented through the Guyana Education Sector Improvement Project (GESIP) which is being executed by the Ministry of Education. The project, which is receiving funding from the World Bank to the tune of US$6 million, is designed to target students at the nursery, primary and lower secondary levels.

GESIP launched to close disparities in education among schools

The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Education and the World Bank on Wednesday launched the Guyana Education Sector Improvement Project (GESIP) at the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD), Georgetown.

Mathematics delivery and performance to improve with deployment of Master Trainers

 Mathematics Master Trainers today signed their contracts to begin working with mathematics teachers across the 10 Administrative Regions to improve the delivery of the subject and ultimately the mathematics performance among students at the secondary level.

Ministry of Education Guyana Education Sector Improvement Project (GESIP) Vacancy – Social Development Specialist

The Co-operative Republic of Guyana has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA), and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to the hiring of a Social Development Specialist who will be responsible for ensuring that Project activities are meeting the social requirements, especially as spelt out in the Indigenous Peoples Plan (IPP), posing low social risks, and complying with the World Bank’s safeguards policies.

The Ministry of Education, Guyana Education Sector Improvement Project (GESIP) now invites suitably qualified persons to fill this vacancy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as sociology, social works, anthropology, social development, or a related social science;
• At least five years of experience in Social Development and Social Protection;
• Knowledge in and familiarity with handling social aspects of projects, including social assessments, community consultations and indigenous communities;
• Fluency in English and good communication, report writing and presentation skills.

A detailed Terms of Reference is available upon request via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae should be submitted no later than Friday, January 28, 2022, addressed to:

Project Coordinator
Guyana Education Sector Improvement Project
Ministry of Education
109 Barima Avenue, Bel Air Park
Georgetown, Guyana
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Ministry of Education, Guyana Education Sector Improvement Project (GESIP) Vacancy – Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

The Co-operative Republic of Guyana has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA), and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to the hiring of a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer who will be responsible for the overall monitoring and evaluation of the Project.

Modern school curriculum closer

The Ministry of Education, under the Guyana Education Sector Improvement Project, today began a consultative workshop for the creation of a modern and relevant school curriculum.

MOE Initiates Curriculum Renewal Process -Emphasis on social inclusion, gender informed approaches

The Ministry of Education (MOE) is poised to employ a curriculum renewal within Guyana’s education sector; a curriculum renewal aimed at incorporating social inclusion and gender informed approaches.

National Education Sector for further improvements with support from the World Bank

On Wednesday, the Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Education launched the Guyana Education Sector Improvement Project at NCERD. This event dubbed as a stellar opportunity for the Ministry of Education to showcase its commitment to embracing the directives as indicated by His Excellency the President and the cabinet that ameliorative efforts to close gaps in education service provision and outcomes for educators, students and society at large are necessary for a prosperous Guyana.

New education improvement project launched

...to bridge gaps between Nursery to Tertiary levels

New Grade Two Curriculum described as ‘Inclusive’

- Pilot programme to begin in the new school year

New timetable for several schools slated

― timetable to be rolled out nationwide

Schools curriculum under review

- as efforts being made to improve of quality education

Special needs educators consulted in development of holistic curriculum

- forms part of education sector improvement project

The Ministry of Education today consulted special needs educators as part of developing a more holistic curriculum.