CATALYZE EDUFINANCE DRC ASSESSMENT

0. Contexte et mission :

Scope of Work 

Objectives Of The Assignment 

MSSP is seeking a team leader with a strong background in the education sector and experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative studies to lead this study. The study aims to inform the future design of school funding programs that lead to improvements in education outcomes for low-income populations. The team leader will perform the following tasks during the assignment. 

Specific Objectives 

Specific objectives of this study include:
I. To build on the existing learnings from EduFinance DRC (i.e., Market Assessment, 

quarterly and bi-annual reports, pause and reflect reports) to further understand the realities of financing and school management practices of the low-fee, private primary education sector in the DRC and its impact on education outcomes. 

Required Qualifications and Competencies

Advanced degree (Masters/PhD in Education, Finance, Economics, International Relations, or a closely related field;

Have solid experience in cost analysis/modelling in education.

Experience in evaluating educational programs in the Francophone SSA context.

Be resident in the DRC or must be willing to travel to DRC to undertake this assignment.

Minimum of ten years of experience designing and implementing qualitative and quantitative research in Education, Finance or Economy.

At least 8 years’ experience leading studies and surveys and expertise in statistical analyses (familiarity with data analysis software , SPSS and STATA etc.)

Previous experience synthesizing and analyzing large amounts of qualitative data to

produce high-quality reports in English.

Professional fluency in French, and English is required.

Duration and Place of Performance

The expected duration of the assignment is estimated at sixty (60) working days between August 2023 and November 2023, unless revised in a mutually agreed upon timetable between the Consultant and MSSP.

The Team Leader will be allocated office space at the MSSP premises in Kinshasa during this assignment.

Reporting

The Team Leader will work under the overall direction of the Deputy Chief of Party with guidance from the USAID Education Office. The Team Leader is expected to demonstrate commitment during the assignment to ensure the timely preparation and submission of all deliverables

How to apply:
Interested Consultants should submit their application which should contain:

Cover letter (1 page) explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for this assignment.

Updated CV to include qualifications/competencies.

Copies of similar studies the Consultant has authored.

To submit your application, please apply directly on our recruitment page on our website, using this link : ]]>https://jobs.socha.net/catalyze-edufinance-drc-assessment-team-]]> leader/07/11/2023/