Terms
of Reference for Recruiting a Consultant to support Mureke Dusome process
evaluation activity
of Reference for Recruiting a Consultant to support Mureke Dusome process
evaluation activity
Background
Save
the Children is the largest independent child rights organization,
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 long lasting change in their lives. In this regard, Save the Children has
for 90 years been striving to improve children’s lives in more than 120
countries.
the Children is the largest independent child rights organization,
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 long lasting change in their lives. In this regard, Save the Children has
for 90 years been striving to improve children’s lives in more than 120
countries.
Under
the funding from USAID, Save the Children is implementing a project, namely, Mureke
Dusome that aims at improving student-reading outcomes by supporting the Rwanda
Education Board (REB) to create and roll-out a uniquely Rwandan comprehensive
and replicable school-community partnership model. The model is based on a
theory of change that posits children learn to read better when they are in
supportive community and home learning environments (HLEs), with the necessary
time and materials outside of school to practice reading. Focusing on
reaching students in grades 1-3. Mureke Dusome is working to create supportive
community and home learning environments to achieve the purpose of improved
literacy outcomes for children in primary grades through three interrelated
core results:
the funding from USAID, Save the Children is implementing a project, namely, Mureke
Dusome that aims at improving student-reading outcomes by supporting the Rwanda
Education Board (REB) to create and roll-out a uniquely Rwandan comprehensive
and replicable school-community partnership model. The model is based on a
theory of change that posits children learn to read better when they are in
supportive community and home learning environments (HLEs), with the necessary
time and materials outside of school to practice reading. Focusing on
reaching students in grades 1-3. Mureke Dusome is working to create supportive
community and home learning environments to achieve the purpose of improved
literacy outcomes for children in primary grades through three interrelated
core results:
- Strengthening
the capacity of school leadership to improve student literacy through
school-community partnerships; - Increasing
effective community and parental involvement to improve literacy skills;
and - Fostering
a culture of reading.
In
order to generate evidence that will inform and refine the implementation of Mureke
Dusome project, Save the Children Rwanda is seeking to recruit a qualified
consultant to support in conducting a process evaluation.
order to generate evidence that will inform and refine the implementation of Mureke
Dusome project, Save the Children Rwanda is seeking to recruit a qualified
consultant to support in conducting a process evaluation.
Objective
of the Assessment
of the Assessment
The
aim of the process evaluation is to complement the findings from the 2016
MUREKE DUSOME KAP Survey by investigating and collecting qualitative
information not only on variables that were not captured by the survey but also
determine reasons for the counter-intuitive findings observed during the same
survey. The process evaluation will also help to investigate how
school-community partnerships (i.e. between parents and school leaders) have
been strengthened and the extent to which parents support their children’s
literacy learning and also assess how the SBCC strategy adopted by the project
is running in order to provide Save the Children with recommendations for
corrective actions that can be taken over to improve ongoing implementation.
aim of the process evaluation is to complement the findings from the 2016
MUREKE DUSOME KAP Survey by investigating and collecting qualitative
information not only on variables that were not captured by the survey but also
determine reasons for the counter-intuitive findings observed during the same
survey. The process evaluation will also help to investigate how
school-community partnerships (i.e. between parents and school leaders) have
been strengthened and the extent to which parents support their children’s
literacy learning and also assess how the SBCC strategy adopted by the project
is running in order to provide Save the Children with recommendations for
corrective actions that can be taken over to improve ongoing implementation.
More
specifically, this assessment intends to assess:
specifically, this assessment intends to assess:
- What
factors motivate or demotivate parents and caregivers to support their
children‘s literacy? - How
do factors related to special needs (disabilities, communication barriers,
etc.) in families influence literacy development? - What
is the perception of how gender issues play a role in children‘s
literacy? - How
does the community setting (urban, peri-urban or rural areas) influence
parent’s engagement in the literacy development of their children? - How
have successful SGACs & HTs strengthened school-community
partnerships? - To
what extent do HTs have time and resources necessary to promote school
community partnerships? - Who
are the other key influencers (e.g. churches, government structures, etc.)
affecting school community partnerships? - Which
children are perceived as not worth teaching to read?
Expected
deliverables
deliverables
- A
review of the 2016 School-Community Partnerships for Education KAP Survey
that proposes key areas to be looked at in the process evaluation; - An
inception report describing the proposed methodology, tools to be used in
the assessment (to be presented and approved by Save the Children prior to
data collection) and a proposed work plan - Literature
Review: Review existing documentation, including project design, monitoring
and evaluation data, situation analysis reports, and other pertinent
reports/documents - Collaborate
with in-country staff as well as global supervisors to develop research
plan and research instruments - A
draft report (describing major findings); - Final
report for Mureke Dusome process evaluation is produced - A
presentation for key stakeholders with PowerPoint to be left with SC for
future reference - 4
page summary/briefer of recommendations for strengthening program
(substantiated by the evidence collected in the field)
Duration
of the assignment
of the assignment
The
total number of days allocated to this assignment is estimated at 30 working
days to be covered between Mid-October and early-December 2017.
total number of days allocated to this assignment is estimated at 30 working
days to be covered between Mid-October and early-December 2017.
Supervision
arrangement
arrangement
The
successful consultant will work closely with the Save the Children Monitoring
and Evaluation team under the supervision of the Head of MEAL and the Senior
Research and Evaluation Specialist.
successful consultant will work closely with the Save the Children Monitoring
and Evaluation team under the supervision of the Head of MEAL and the Senior
Research and Evaluation Specialist.
The
content of the consultancy deliverables will be reviewed by Save the Children
Rwanda and Save the Children USA technical team.
content of the consultancy deliverables will be reviewed by Save the Children
Rwanda and Save the Children USA technical team.
Profile
of the consultant
of the consultant
- At
least a Master’s degree in education, social sciences, development
studies, economics or other social sciences related field - Proven experience
in conducting research and evaluations, especially in the area of
education, social science or any relevant development sector; - Proven
experience and ability to lead focus group discussions in Kinyarwanda,
especially with children, and key informant interviews - Proven
experience in working with reputable NGO’s or research institutions - Ability
to work independently with light or no direct supervision - Excellent
writing and presentation skills as well as verbal communication skills (in
English); - Knowledge
of the Rwanda education system; - Knowledge
of Save the Children and its internal processes will be beneficial but is
not essential
Application
specifications
specifications
Interested
candidates are expected to provide the following:
candidates are expected to provide the following:
- Detailed
response to ToR, with specific focus addressing the scope of work, work
plan, methodology to be used and key selection criteria (2-3 pages) - Company/individual
profile or CV including a minimum of 3 references - Detailed
budget breakdown based on expected daily rates and availability
Note:
Proposals from both individuals and consultancy firms will be considered
Proposals from both individuals and consultancy firms will be considered
CHILD
SAFEGUARDING POLICY:
SAFEGUARDING POLICY:
Any
employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on
behalf of SCI must sign the Child Safeguarding – Declaration of
Acceptance Form and comply with the SCIs Child Safeguarding Policy
which is a statement of SCI’s commitment to preventing abuse and protecting
children with whom it comes into contact.
employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on
behalf of SCI must sign the Child Safeguarding – Declaration of
Acceptance Form and comply with the SCIs Child Safeguarding Policy
which is a statement of SCI’s commitment to preventing abuse and protecting
children with whom it comes into contact.
This
extends not only to children with whom SCI and its partners work directly, but
also includes children whom staff are responsible for. SCI believes that
the situation of children must be improved through the promotion of their
rights supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children
International’s Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members
must adhere to.
extends not only to children with whom SCI and its partners work directly, but
also includes children whom staff are responsible for. SCI believes that
the situation of children must be improved through the promotion of their
rights supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children
International’s Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members
must adhere to.
Interested
candidates should send an application letter plus updated Curriculum Vitae in
English, including 3 names of professional referees to HR-Rwanda@savethechildren.org. The deadline for
receiving applications is 24/10/ 2017.
candidates should send an application letter plus updated Curriculum Vitae in
English, including 3 names of professional referees to HR-Rwanda@savethechildren.org. The deadline for
receiving applications is 24/10/ 2017.
Please
mention “Mureke Dusome process evaluation” as subject of your mail.
mention “Mureke Dusome process evaluation” as subject of your mail.
*Note
that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
