Job Overview
The Consultant will provide support in reviewing the existing policy on alternative pathways to learning for Out of School Children (OOSC) and coordinating the implementation of NFE programmes under the supervision on the DG of Education.
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In close alignment with outcomes for multiple and flexible pathways to education described in Programme 1.6 of MEHE’s 5-Year General Education Plan 2021-2025: “Providing multiple and flexible pathways to education for children out of school (NFE)”, the purpose of this consultancy is to support MEHE update the alternative learning pathways available to OOSC, develop additional policies, implementation framework, and SOPS based on lessons learned from the previous years of implementation, and to ensure a better fit between the needs of OOSC and the programmes that are offered. The scope of work includes supporting the development of a unified data management system, revising criteria for transition to formal education, reviewing retention processes and framework, and supporting in the development of a clear referral mechanism for other sectors, including health, nutrition, and child protection.
Under the leadership of the DG of Education, the consultant will support MEHE in developing a unified, comprehensive, and disaggregated Information Management System that is accessible to all providers to ensure consistent input, proper tracking of progress, and to inform future policy and practice. The consultant is also expected to suggest amendments to the scope of the NFE taskforce along with the drafting of clear and concise SOPs, anticipated deliverables, and timeline. S/he will ensure that the SOPs for the NFE end of-cycle testing reflect not only the learning achievements in the NFE programmes, but also the corresponding formal education (FE) grade-level content, thus ensuring transition to FE. The Consultant will coordinate with the Senior Consultant in the Ministry of Education and Higher Education to review the existing policy on alternative pathways to learning for OOSC, so it follows a “whole of system” approach that addresses the administrative and regulatory challenges faced by OOSC, and allows for expanding access to regulated, cost-effective, gender and disability responsive, multiple flexible pathways (MFP) for vulnerable out of schoolgirls and boys.
Furthermore, the consultant will support the DGE office in coordinating the implementation of NFE programmes to ensure that it aligns closely with Programme 1.6 of MEHE’s 5-Year General Education Plan 20212025. The consultant will also play a key role in following up on any challenges on the ground that will require MEHE’s leadership, support, and advocacy. Additionally, the consultant will support the senior consultant in following up with MEHE to endorse Dirasa SOPs and regulations, in addition to capturing lessons learned to ensure the quality of programme implementation and documentation of the implementation process. The consultant should also build on and/or complement existing initiatives in order to eliminate any duplication of efforts.
The consultant should be ready to support the DG in any task related to NFE and education in General.
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Support the NFE taskforce and the senior consultant in developing a standardized costing framework and a cost-effective transitional strategy for NFE programs. | – A new costing framework for NFE in place | ||
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Follow up and support in the development and aligning of a comprehensive and disaggregated Information Management System for
NFE/MFP to track children in NFE and post completion, including children transitioning from Dirasa to formal education. |
– Support in developing the SOPs of a standardized IM system responding to the needs of MEHE and all education partners are in place.
– Providing support and follow up with the Data technical focal point to investigate ways into aligning the data reported on BMA and the data reported on SIMS to avoid double reporting by the schools – Work closely with the Data technical focal point into tracking the children transition and retention in FE. – Follow up with Data focal points inside MEHE to constantly update the out of school children mapping and map the children who drop out of formal education to ensure referral to the closest Dirasa private school.
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Support in revisiting the current structure of the NFE program (including reviewing the alternative pathways policy) to help design more flexible pathways to education and increase transition into formal education.
– Support in developing and endorsing standard operating procedures for the Dirasa Programme
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– Dirasa SOPs developed and endorsed by MEHE.
– Support transitioning Framework and pathways from NFE into FE and SOPs for children in transition from Dirasa to FE including TVET NFE policy paper reviewed and updated and endorsed by MEHE. – Work on developing any additional frameworks or standard operating procedures needed to strengthen the implementation and reach of NFE programme |
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strengthen the coordination mechanism of NFE in the education sector.
– Contribute to MEHE AWP via drafting the components related to NFE – Organize action-oriented meetings for the NFE task force |
– Mapping of all ongoing NFE programs and research. Amended scope and SOPs for NFE taskforce
– NFE Component for MEHE’s AWP delivered in a timely manner – Link with the sector consultant and senior consultant at MEHE and provide all needed support to MEHE to coordinate the Dirasa approach with the different education sector partners.
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– Ensure capacities of selected civil servants inside MEHE on managing NFE programs is strengthened |
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– Capacity building plan drafted and executed in coordination with the senior consultant |
| – Support in implementing the Dirasa programme
– Support the senior consultant in MEHE to share the different communication messages about Dirasa, while coordinating with different stakeholders on resolving any challenges faced and ensuring the operationalization of the program
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– Support in preparing lessons learnt
– Support in assessment and evaluation of the programme – Help in the design of the programme building on assessment/lessons learned findings – Follow up with key MEHE focal points on any challenges that will require MEHE’s leadership, support, and advocacy. – Work closely with the DG of Education to map private schools that fit the Dirasa selection criteria and have the readiness to take part in program implementation – Support in preparing media campaigns for NFE – Support in answering media requests |
Experience and Skills:
Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in Education with UN and/or
NGOs. NFE, Field and emergency experience is an advantage
- Experience in organizing and conducting training activities and information campaigns on education
- Strong knowledge of MS office suite and advanced knowledge in Excel and databases
- Ability to present information in understandable tables, charts, and graphs
- Communicates effectively in both graphic and narrative form
A high level of organizational skills
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Job Detail
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Experience4 Years
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GenderBoth
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QualificationBachelor Degree