Situational Analysis for Education Interventions Consultant

See attached TOR for detailed scope of work and timeline for specific deliverables. 

Background: The American University of Beirut and the Mastercard Foundation are exploring the development of large-scale education interventions for disadvantaged youth from refugee and host communities (70% young women) in Lebanon through two separate tracks: i) transitions to higher education; and ii) e-learning for out of school youth. These programs will aim to improve pathways to and through higher education opportunities and formal vocational education utilizing holistic community-based and virtual learning environments, with an ultimate goal to support access to refugees and host community youth to obtain dignified and fulfilling work.

Objective:  To inform the design of the education interventions described above by:

  • Providing a rapid assessment of the current situation in Lebanon facing disadvantaged refugee and host community youth and in particular young women, in accessing and completing high quality secondary, higher and formal vocational education;
  • Evaluating an ongoing college readiness program led by AUB-CCECS; and
  • Offering recommendations for education program design for two separate tracks: i) transitions into and through higher education and on to dignified work; and ii) e-learning for out of school youth.

Methodology and Scope of Situational Analysis

The consultant will lead the process of conducting and reporting on the situation analysis, working in close cooperation with designated AUB staff from the Center for Civic Engagement and Community Service (AUB-CCECS) and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (AUB-MCFSP).

The Situation Analysis will include secondary and field consultations:

(1) a desk review that serves to synthesize relevant information related to demographics and known trends in Lebanon for disadvantaged refugee and host community youth, and in particular young women, as they seek to access and complete high quality secondary, higher and formal vocational education and then transition into dignified work (for the evaluation of the ongoing college readiness program, previously collected evaluation data will be shared with the consultant); and

(2) field consultations in Beirut and other targeted areas of Lebanon with key informants and stakeholders (it is expected that consultants will conduct 10-15 total consultations in the form of interviews and focus group discussions). In some cases, AUB staff may participate and/or provide contacts for field consultations.

 

Scope of Work

Under the direct supervision of the AUB team, the Consultant will be responsible for the following key tasks in order to meet the situational analysis objectives described above:

  • Meet with designated member(s) of the AUB team in person or by phone on a weekly basis to provide updates on progress, receive feedback, and coordinate any joint activities.
  • Develop a work-plan for the analysis including methodology, proposed secondary data sources, proposed field consultations, data collection tools, and approach to analysis.
  • Develop qualitative data collection tools to be used in the analysis (e.g. interview or focus group questions).
  • Conduct secondary research and produce an appropriately referenced literature review.
  • Conduct relevant field consultations accompanied by AUB staff when requested.
  • Present a draft outline of planned situational analysis report mid-way through project for feedback from AUB and MCF.  Required sections include: Table of Contents, Executive Summary (with option to use as stand-alone summary with main findings, conclusion and recommendations), and thematic sections as appropriate based on the data and project requirements, and bibliography.
  • Draft situational analysis report incorporating secondary and field consultations, which includes an evaluation of the current related program led by AUB-CCECS (max. 35 pages). Prepare an accompanying presentation to communicate the findings to key decision-makers for the interventions in AUB and MCF (time limit: 15-minutes).
  • Update the draft of the report and presentation based on feedback from AUB and MCF.
  • Submit the final report and presentation. 

Qualifications/specialized knowledge/experience required

  • At least Specialist/Masters’ degree in education or another relevant field or an undergraduate degree and the equivalent work experience;
  • Documented experience in conducting analytical work, situational assessments and analysis and report writing is required (experience with proposal writing and program evaluation is a plus);
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in the field of refugee education; pre-existing networks and familiarly with stakeholders in this space (experience in Lebanon is critical);
  • Working knowledge and deep understanding of the educational, economic, political, and social context of disadvantaged refugees and host communities;
  • Able to multi-task and deliver outputs on time;
  • Fluency in English, including excellent writing skills; spoken and written Arabic are a plus.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a diverse range of people;
  • Reflective and able to incorporate feedback from others;
  • Acute judgement and discretion, with experience in addressing issues of ethics and confidentiality in field work;
  • Proficient in computer programs needed to complete tasks including managing data, report writing, and presentation development.

How to apply

PROCESS FOR APPLICATION 

 

Please send your offer to [email protected], clearly marked as Request for Sealed Quotations – “Situational Analysis for Education Interventions Consultant”. Please, DO NOT send your offer to any other address as this would qualify for rejection.

 

We would appreciate receiving your competitive offer (in US Dollars) or its equivalent in Lebanese Pounds (LBP), at the prevailing Central Bank’s (BDL) exchange rate at the Date of the invoice - excluding VAT and including the 7.5% withholding tax; by the deadline date/time: Monday, February 24, 2020 at 1:00 pm, along with the following:

  • Offer in table format - see attached. 
  • Copy of your passport/ID
  • The attached forms signed by your end (Declaration & Debarment form)
  • Expression of interest detailing professional experience relevant to the assignment and brief description of the proposed approach to complete the assignment
  • CV(s) of lead consultant and any team members if applicable
  • At least two examples of relevant analytical work authored by the lead consultant, such as reports previously produced. 
  • Financial proposal including breakdown for remuneration, transportation, and any other relevant costs.

Kindly note that the service provider will be responsible for the settlement of all taxes applicable to payments if there is no evidence of registration at the Lebanese MOF; AUB will apply the applicable withholding tax, which is currently at the rate of 7.5%.

 

We look forward to receiving your competitive offer before the deadline date/time. In the meantime, please reply immediately to this e-mail confirming that you have received this. 

منتهية الصلاحية
آخر مدة للتقديم
الاثنين, 24. فبراير 2020
نوع الدعوة
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قطاع(ات) التدخل:
الأطفال والشباب, التعليم, اللاجئين
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