Regional Analysis on Cost Implications for Governments to Facilitate Return to School Consultancy
Regional Analysis on Cost Implications for Governments to Facilitate Return to School Consultancy
Purpose/objectives/rationale for the evaluationThe objective of this ToR is to carry out a regional analysis on the cost implications for governments and households in East and Southern Africa to facilitate safe and affordable return to school for boys and girls post the COVID-19 pandemic.
The study will be centered around the following research questions:
What strategies ensured equitable provision of remote learning and return to school for all children during the covid19 pandemic?
What are the cost implications of providing equitable remote learning and return to school for children during Covid19 health pandemic?
Scope of work
Mapping of countries of focus in East and Southern Africa region jointly with Save the Children.
Secondary data analysis; on the implications of COVID-19 on education for boys and girls in the identified target countries.
Undertake an assessment of strategies and attendant costs by governments for ensuring equitable provision of remote learning and return to school for all children during the covid19 pandemic
An analysis to estimate cost of education to facilitate children to return safely to school based on information derived from sources of finance; and disaggregated by type, level and nature of cost;
Review findings and propose salient recommendations for policy influencing; policy decision-making;
Duration of the Consultancy: Save the Children envisages the consultancy taking 25 working days from the time the contract is signed.
The consultant should develop a feasible work plan covering the maximum 25 days and submit as an integral part of the proposal for this consultancy.
The successful bidder must commit to accomplish and deliver the consultancy services and deliverables before or on 27th November 2020.
Expected Profile of the Consultant
For this consultancy, Save the Children is expecting to contract a lead consultant dedicated to achieving the key deliverables.
The consultant should have the following qualifications and
experience:
Post graduate degree in education, economics or any social science;
At least 10 years’ experience working on Child Rights and Child Protection, experience working on economic justice and in humanitarian and emergency contexts in East and Southern Africa will be an added advantage;
Demonstrated experience in carrying out research projects and fiscal policy analysis;
Good understanding of the politico-economic contexts of countries within East and Southern Africa;
Good interpersonal skills and understanding different perspectives;
Strong analytical and report writing skills;
Demonstrable capacity to deliver high quality outputs within a proposed timeframe;
Knowledge of donor systems, structures and ways of working an added advantage.
Submitting expressions of interest (maximum 5 pages)
Interested individuals must submit a technical and financial proposal of a maximum of five (5) pages including:
A cover letter introducing the consultant and how the skills and competencies above are met, with concrete examples as appropriate.
An expression of interest including proposed methodology, time schedule and work plan for carrying out the consultancy.
A CV detailing relevant skills and experience, including 3 contactable referees.
Proven record of experience in child rights, child protection and economic justice.
Reasonable budget breakdown and cost consideration commensurate to expected deliverables.
Applications should be submitted to: Save the Children East and Southern Africa Regional Office by 30th September 2020
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Regional Analysis on Cost Implications for Governments to Facilitate Return to School Consultancy
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