Plan International Consultant for Formative Research Jobs in Nigeria

Plan International Consultant for Formative Research Jobs in Nigeria; The consultancy will assess and generate formative insights on the role and effectiveness of ABEP in improving educational access and foundational skills for out-of-school children in Sokoto, Kano, and Jigawa States. The consultant will produce a policy brief synthesising findings, lessons learned, and actionable recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders.

Objectives

Examine how ABEP reduces barriers for out-of-school children to enrol and remain in education.

Assess the extent to which ABEP learners acquire foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

Investigate qualitative aspects of ABEP delivery (teaching quality, curriculum adaptation, learning environment, child protection).

Document best practices, innovations, and community engagement approaches.

Solicit views of learners, parents, facilitators, community leaders, and education officials.

Recommend practical measures to strengthen ABEP’s design and implementation.

Develop a policy brief to inform policy dialogue and future programming.

Key Research Questions

Who are the children being reached by ABEP, and what barriers did they face before enrolment?

How effectively is

ABEP targeting excluded groups (girls, children with disabilities, conflict-affected children)?

How has ABEP enrolment and attendance affected access to education?

To what extent are learners achieving foundational literacy and numeracy skills?

What is the quality of teaching and learning in ABEP centres?

How do parents, community leaders, and formal school teachers perceive ABEP?

What challenges and enabling factors influence ABEP’s success?

How can ABEP be strengthened or scaled up?

Scope of Work

Research across 12 LGAs in Kano, Jigawa, and Sokoto States.

Target population: out-of-school children aged 10–18 enrolled in ABEP Levels 1–3.

Special focus on girls (approx. 60% of target), children with disabilities, and marginalised groups.

Stakeholders

Parents/caregivers of ABEP learners.

ABEP facilitators and education stakeholders.

Community leaders and structures.

Government education officials.

Plan International and consortium partner staff.

Users of Research

Plan International and consortium partners.

Government education stakeholders.

Donors.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit their application package (as stated in the TOR) to Nigeria.procurement@plan-international.org