Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 24 Jun 2016
About
Forcier Consulting was founded in response to the overwhelming demand for data, research and information in some of the most challenging environments in Africa. While we aim to produce reliable and high-quality research in these complex settings, we also make long-term investments in building the capacity of national staff to serve as researchers and consultants. Through this approach, not only do we ensure that today's decision-makers are able to create evidence-based policies and programmes, but we also establish a research legacy and sustainable technical services industry within the country.
Experienced Educational Consultant needed for Learning Assessment Report
This consultancy is for a midline learning assessment. As part of a broader educational programme, literacy and numeracy tests are carried out across South Sudan, in two years of primary school and one year of secondary school. We are looking for an experienced consultant who can deliver training in country, and write a report on the test results that situates it within the country's educational and gender context.
The tools have already been drafted, and will not be significantly amended. The consultant will be expected to carry out the following tasks:
In Juba, South Sudan, both in early/mid July:
1) A single day training on invigilation for project partners and educational sector stakeholders
2) A multi-day training (3 days suggested) for test markers
Home-based
1) Review of project documents, tools and baseline report (late June/early July)
2) Occasional advice during testing, marking and data collection (not expected to exceed a couple of days)
3) Analysis of test data, and drafting of report – around 25 pages, not including appendices (to be completed by the end of September)
4) Revision and submission of final report following partner feedback (expected October/November)
Required Skills:
· Master’s degree in Education or related field
· Thorough theoretical understanding and practical experience of experience of primary and secondary assessment methods
· Excellent written and spoken English
· Experience of training non-educational professionals from diverse backgrounds
· Available and willing to travel to South Sudan in the first half of July
Desirable:
· Work experience in education
· Work experience in East Africa or in South Sudan specifically
· Ability to calculate specialist statistics for assessment
How to apply:
Before applying, please send an email to berke@forcierconsulting.com in order to receive a copy of the baseline report. Tools will be shared with the successful candidate only.
Applicants are requested to send a CV, brief explanation of how they plan to undertake this project, and daily rate by June 24, 2016 12 p.m. Juba time to Tim Berke, at berke@forcierconsulting.com.