Background
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Save the Children has been making a difference in children’s lives in more than
120 countries. We are the world’s largest independent child rights
organisation, underpinned by a vision in a world in which every child attains
the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission
is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to
achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
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we work with and we thrive on our diversity. We are an equal opportunity
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values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding Protocol,
ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate the highest
standards of behaviour towards children both in their private and professional
lives.
1.
Political Economy Analysis
In Rwanda, Save the
Children initiated an ‘Advancing the Right to Read’ Education Signature
Programme in 2013 that aims to reverse the global crisis in learning by
providing, a continuum of services for children aged 0 – 9 focused on
supporting learning outcomes and early grade literacy that ensures all children
leave school able to read.
Using the latest
evidence of what works best when trying to help children learn to read and
write, together with innovative approaches to community action and the literate
environment, it seeks to:
1.Close the gap in
early childhood care and education by supporting family learning for parents
and children aged 0–3 and increasing the quality and coverage of centre based
services for children aged 3– 6.
2.Improve the
teaching of reading by providing teachers with training in effective reading
instruction.
3.Develop a culture
of literacy and learning in which communities understand the value of literacy
and create and sustain opportunities to practice and enjoy reading together.
4.Create a rich
literate environment that guarantees children access to high quality, local
language reading materials.
We will generate
evidence that proves our approach delivers the intended results, is possible at
scale, represents good value for money and can be implemented by government and
communities.
We will use that
evidence to generate a policy consensus, mobilize supportive actors, and
support policy influencing in Rwanda and internationally to achieve systemic
change in how reading is taught, supported outside of school and ensure that
children have the material to use their newly acquired literacy skills. This
also includes encouraging policies and funding to support the creation of a
child-friendly, literate environment for children in Rwanda.
Consultancy
Objectives
The general
objective of the study is to conduct a political economy analysis related to Early
Literacy promotion in Rwanda.
Specifically, the
study will require the Consultant to address the following:
a) Conduct an
analysis of the relevant policy environment through the review of key
Government documents, including but not limited to the 2013-2017 Education
Sector Strategic Plan, 2013-2017 EDPRS II, District Development Plans of
implementation districts, District Performance Plans 2013-2014, Early Childhood
Development Policy, Integrated Early Childhood Development Strategic Plan
2011/12 – 2015/6, etc to identify and summarise GoR commitments, priorities and
approaches relating to early literacy promotion at a national and district
level (in the implementation districts of Gicumbi, Burera, Rubavu and Ruhango);
b) Provide
recommendations on approaches for mobilizing supportive actors and effectively
contributing to relevant policies in Rwanda in support of the improvement of
children’s reading skills.
Scope of Services
The baseline will be
conducted at national level and district level (in the 4 districts of
implementation). The consultant shall ensure the completion of the following
activities in accordance with the terms and conditions of the consultancy
contract:
- Desk
Review: Review key project documents; - Inception
Report: Develop an inception report to be approved by Save the Children
before commencing any activity detailing the report outline, data
collection strategy and research questions to be answered; - Document
review / data collection and analysis; - Presentation
of draft report: Present the study findings in English to Save the
Children and partners; - Final
Report: Finalization and submission of the final baseline report for this
component of the project. Methodology
The baseline study
will employ specific and appropriate tools for a political economy analysis at
national and district level. The detailed methodology will be defined by the
Consultant in the inception report.
Duration of role
Proposals should
outline a detailed workplan; however, the final report should be submitted by
end of February 2014.
Key selection
criteria
- University
degree (Masters preferred) in fields related to Development Studies,
Social Sciences, Political sciences and Public administration; - Proven
experience in political economy analysis; - Proven
experience in conducting program evaluation within reputable INGO’s; - Proven
experience in the education sector and/or with education interventions; - Proven
ability to write good research documents; - Strong
analytical skills; - Proven
knowledge of qualitative data analysis; - Fluency
in English and Kinyarwanda; - Knowledge
of Save the Children and its internal processes will be beneficial but is
not essential; - Experience
within the East Africa Region, with specific focus in Rwanda
How to apply:
- Detailed
response to the ToR, with specific focus addressing the scope of work,
timeline, methodology to be used and key selection criteria - Initial
work plan based on methodology outlined, and availability of applicant - Company
profile or CV including a minimum of 3 references - Sample
of political economy analysis report produced by Consultant / Company - Detailed
budget breakdown based on expected daily rates and initial work plan
To register interest
in this consultancy, please send the following documentation to HR-Rwanda@savethechildren.org
2.
Children’s Book Policy & Practice Baseline
With the support of
from Comic Relief and the Innovation for Education Fund, a cooperative
initiative between the Governments of Rwanda and the UK, Save the Children has
established the Rwanda Children’s Book Initiative (RCBI). The vision of the
Rwandan Children’s Book Initiative is more Rwanda children reading more and
better books. The RCBI is working to improve the publication, dissemination and
use in schools and communities of high quality children’s books. The RCBI will
use learning and evidence to inform the development and implementation of
policy and practice in support of the creation of a rich literate environment
for children in Rwanda.
Consultancy
Objectives
In support of the
RCBI’s policy and influencing work, the consultant will be required to
undertake the following tasks:
a) Produce a
discussion document that sets out the case for government policies that support
a rich literate environment for children with a focus on the production,
dissemination and effective use of children’s books in Rwanda. The aim of the
document will be to:
- Create
a shared understanding among a wide range of interested stakeholders of
the importance of a print rich environment in supporting children’s
learning and literacy; - Identify
the role of policies in achieving that aim; and - Provide
suggestions for policy development as items for discussion.
b) Produce a report
with recommendations for how Save the Children can best take this work forward.
c)Identify the % of Fiscal Year 2013-14 GoR budget dedicated to story-book
distribution in schools nationwide and in Gicumbi District, focusing on Gicumbi
schools’ use of 2013 capitation grant.
Scope of Services
The consultant shall
ensure the completion of the following activities in accordance with the terms
and conditions of the consultancy contract:
- Desk
Review: Review key documents; - Inception
Report: Develop an inception report to be approved by Save the Children
before commencing any activity detailing how the analysis will be
conducted; - Data
collection and analysis; - Presentation
of draft report in English to Save the Children; - Final
Report: Finalization and submission of the final report.
Methodology
The baseline study
will employ primarily a qualitative methodology including document review &
policy analysis. The detailed methodology will be defined by the Consultant in
the inception report.
Duration of role
Proposals should
outline a detailed workplan; however, the final report shall be submitted by
the end of February 2014.
Key selection
criteria
- University
degree (Masters preferred) in fields related to Development Studies,
Social Sciences, or Political Sciences; - Proven
experience in conducting policy analysis work for reputable INGO’s; - Proven
experience working in the children’s book sector; - Strong
analytical skills and proven ability to write high quality research
documents; - Proven
knowledge of qualitative data analysis; - Fluency
in English; - Knowledge
and understanding of the Rwandan context, particularly with regard to
national policies and practices relating to children’s books; - Knowledge
of Save the Children and its internal processes will be beneficial but is
not essential.
How to apply:
Candidates
interested in the position will be expected to provide the following
documentation:
- Detailed
response to the ToR, with specific focus addressing the scope of work,
timeline, and methodology to be used. - Initial
work plan based on methodology outlined, and availability of applicant. - Company
profile or CV including a minimum of 3 references. - Sample
of policy-related report produced by Consultant / Company. - Detailed
budget breakdown based on expected daily rates and initial work plan.
To register interest
in this consultancy, please send the following documentation to HR-Rwanda@savethechildren.org
3.
First Read Photographer
As a component of
the Save the Children Rwanda Country Office’s Education Signature Programme is
a new project called First Read. First Read recognises the vital importance of
a child’s earliest experiences to their future learning. This project will work
with parents of pre-school aged children to provide them with the knowledge,
skills and materials to support their children’s emergent literacy skills. To
contribute to the materials development of this project, Save the Children is
looking for a consultant for the following:
Consultancy Objective
The general
objective of this consultancy is to produce photographs, which will be used in
the development of a series of ‘photo books’ and informational material. These
will be gifted to the parents of children aged from birth to three years who attend
a series of First Read parenting sessions. The work will be undertaken
alongside project representatives from Save the Children and our partner
organization, Umuhuza. Scope of Services The consultant should expect to take
part in the following activities:
- Travel
with Save the Children and Umuhuza staff to field locations in Ngororero
District to photograph subjects in their environment; - Contribute
to the identification of suitable locations, scenes and subjects for the
identified topics; - Take
high-quality photographs of different specified subjects, including
children, families, animals and objects; - Provide
follow up support for viewing, editing and selecting photographs for
utilization in books and promotional material; - Supply
electronic files (in appropriate formats) of all photographs to Save the
Children; - Demonstrate
sensitivity and the highest standards of behaviour towards communities,
families and children when taking photographs.
Specifically, the
following will be required of the Consultant:
- The
taking of pictures to reflect images / concepts defined by Save the
Children - The
provision of all equipment required to deliver this service - The
provision of technical support and advice in the field for framing and
imaging - The
provision of follow up technical support and advice in the selection of
appropriate images
Methodology
The photography will
take place in rural locations of Ngororero District. There will be no
studio-based photography. The content will focus on naturalistic images of
young children, their families and objects/activities in their daily lives.
Therefore, consultants should have regard to taking photographs both inside and
outside people’s homes and around local communities, potentially in low light
situations, of people who may not be used to having their photographs taken, of
young children who may not be co-operative, and of situations which may be
difficult to ‘stage’ or ‘set up’.
Due to the sensitive
nature of photographing young children and their families, Save the Children
will ensure that all families (and children, where possible) involved have
given their consent and understand the final use of the photographs.
Acknowledgement to the photographer will be given on materials produced, but
all rights to the photographs will be the property of Save the Children.
Consultants will not retain any electronic or paper rights associated with this
project and will not at any point in the future be able to use these materials
for their own purposes.
Duration of role
The consultancy
shall cover an estimated 5 calendar days with finally confirmed photographs and
all other electronic files associated with this project, preferably being
submitted before 31st January 2013.
Key selection
criteria
- Proven
evidence of appropriate photographic qualifications and/or experience - Proven
experience in similar community based assignments • Strong technical,
photographic skills - Fluency
in English and Kinyarwanda (preferred) - Knowledge
of Save the Children and its internal processes will be beneficial but is
not essential - Experience
within the East Africa Region, with specific focus in Rwanda will be
beneficial but is not essential
How to apply:
Candidates
interested in the position will be expected to provide the following
documentation:
- Detailed
response to the ToR, with specific focus addressing the scope of work,
timeline, and methodology to be used - Initial
work plan based on methodology outlined, and availability of applicant - Company
profile or CV including a minimum of 3 references - Examples
of previous work - Detailed
budget breakdown based on expected daily rates and initial work plan
To register interest
in this consultancy, please send the following documentation to HR-Rwanda@savethechildren.org
– DEADLINE:
12/01/2014
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