Cost implication analysis Consultancy 182 views0 applications

The objective of this ToR is to carry out a regional analysis on the cost implications for governments and households in East and Southern Africa to facilitate safe and affordable return to school for boys and girls post the COVID-19 pandemic.

The study will be centred on the following research questions:

• What strategies ensured equitable provision of remote learning and return to school for all children during the covid19 pandemic?
• What are the cost implications of providing equitable remote learning and return to school for children during Covid19 health pandemic?

Experience and Qualifications

The consultant should have the following qualifications and experience:

Essential

• Postgraduate degree in education, economics, or any social science;
• At least 10 years’ experience working on Child Rights and Child Protection, experience working on economic justice and in humanitarian and emergency contexts in East and Southern Africa will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrated experience in carrying out research projects and fiscal policy analysis;
• Good understanding of the politico-economic contexts of countries within East and Southern Africa;

Desired

• Good interpersonal skills and understanding different perspectives;
• Strong analytical and report writing skills;
• Demonstrable capacity to deliver high-quality outputs within a proposed timeframe;
• Knowledge of donor systems, structures, and ways of working an added advantage.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education, and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Interested individuals must submit a technical and financial proposal of a maximum of five (5) pages

Including:

• A cover letter introducing the consultant and how the skills and competencies above are met, with concrete examples as appropriate.
• An expression of interest including proposed methodology, time schedule, and work plan for carrying out the consultancy.
• A CV detailing relevant skills and experience, including 3 contactable referees.
• Proven record of experience in child rights, child protection, and economic justice.
• Reasonable budget breakdown and cost consideration commensurate to expected deliverables.

Interested applicants are requested to send their applications to .

A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents