Mission Location:

• Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
• Country: Uganda
• Department: Human Capital and Social Development (Education Sector)

Scope of Assignment

Main Objectives:

The assignment aims to support the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) in designing and scaling a 12-month teacher internship programme as part of the National Teacher Policy (NTP). This aligns with Uganda’s Education and Sports Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) 2020/21 – 2024/25 and focuses on:

1. Ensuring equitable access to quality education.
2. Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of teacher training and management.
3. Strengthening pre-service training for teacher candidates through a structured internship.

Specific Objectives:

1. Conduct a feasibility study to assess technical and financial implications of scaling up the internship programme.
2. Propose gradual implementation options for the programme.
3. Develop a roadmap for designing and implementing the internship programme.

Methodology & General Approach

Phase 1: Desk Review and Scoping Meeting

• Rapid desk review of key policy documents, including sector strategy, teacher policy, and current training programs.
• Conduct a scoping meeting with MoES and RTIA to finalize the work plan, methodology, and timeline.

Phase 2: Stakeholder Consultations and Focus Groups

• Conduct key informant interviews with relevant stakeholders (MoES, TETD, UNITE, Teacher Training Institutions).
• Facilitate focus group discussions with institutions involved in teacher training to gather insights.
• Identify lessons learned from similar internship programmes locally and internationally (focus on East Africa).

Phase 3: Feasibility Study and Design Options

• Analyze existing practical experiences and compare them to similar internship programmes in other countries.
• Assess institutional mandates and capacity for leading the programme.
• Conduct a cost analysis to determine human and financial resource requirements.
• Propose design options, including eligibility criteria for schools of practice.

Phase 4: Roadmap and Policy Brief Development

• Develop a roadmap for gradual programme implementation, including gender considerations.
• Draft a policy brief highlighting findings, best practices, and recommendations.

Phase 5: Validation and Final Reporting

• Facilitate workshops with MoES to validate the feasibility study and roadmap.
• Prepare a final report summarizing findings, recommendations, and implementation strategies.

Key Stakeholders Involved

For Information Gathering:

• Basic Education Department (BED)
• Communication and Information Management Unit (CIM)
• Teacher Training Institutions (TTI)
• Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE)
• National Teacher Council

For Roadmap Elaboration:

• MoES (TETD, Finance Ministry)
• UNITE and TETD representatives

Beneficiaries:

• Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES)
• Teacher candidates (bachelor’s degree graduates)
• Trainer educators and schools of practice

Main Deliverables

Roles and Responsibilities

Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES):

• Provide all relevant documentation and facilitate meetings.
• Organize workshops and approve deliverables.

RTIA Facility:

• Contract and onboard consultants.
• Monitor progress and validate deliverables.
• Ensure quality control and provide feedback.

The National Expert:

• Conduct stakeholder consultations, interviews, and data collection.
• Analyze the current and comparable internship programmes.
• Draft the feasibility study, roadmap, and policy brief.
• Facilitate workshops and ensure stakeholder participation.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality reports within agreed timelines.

Expert Profile

Academic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education Sciences or a related field.

General Work Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in education and training.
• Proven knowledge of Uganda’s education system.

Specific Work Experience:

• Significant experience in the evaluation, analysis, or development of strategies for pre-service and in-service teacher training.
• Experience conducting feasibility studies and developing implementation roadmaps.
• Knowledge of initial teacher training challenges and opportunities.

Language Proficiency:

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Fluency in French is an asset.

Interpersonal and Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
• Ability to lead workshops and work effectively in a diverse team.
• Commitment to high levels of integrity and conduct.

Additional Assets:

• Knowledge of gender equality frameworks and policy considerations.
• Experience working with international partners and government agencies.

How to Apply & Selection Process

Application Requirements:

Applicants must submit the following:

1. Reference Number: 2024/RFSACOTTIP/12309
2. CV (Europass format).
3. A technical note (max 10 pages) detailing the proposed methodology, implementation plan, and the role distribution between the national and international experts.
4. Samples of previous works (1–3 examples of similar assignments) specifying the role played (main author, major contributions, etc.).

Formatting Requirements:

• Language: English
• Format: A4, Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing, Word format.

Application Deadline:

• 5 January 2025, 23:59 PM Paris time (UTC+1).

Selection Criteria:

1. Candidate’s academic qualifications.
2. Relevant experience in similar assignments.
3. Understanding of the assignment and the proposed methodology.
4. Financial offer (including VAT).

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