NEW Consultant for M&E Analysis Tool Development for Peace Education Program in Tunisian Primary Schools Consultancy – Consultant – Contractors Agreement Ifrikya Center for Common Ground Closing in 7 days Tunis

Title: Consultant for M&E Analysis Tool Development for Peace Education Program in Tunisian Primary Schools

Application Deadline: November 6, 2024

Email to Apply:apply@ifrikyacenter.org

 

Ifrikya Center for Common Ground (ICCG) is seeking a consultant to support the development of an analysis tool / Data collection Mask for the M&E /Behavioral change package to be used to monitor and evaluate the impact of a peace education curriculum within Tunisian primary schools. Following this 18-month program, we are primarily interested in Tunisian youth’s resilience to violence, activity in their communities, and resistance to risk factors for isolation and radicalization. We want to analyze the tools’ impact across gender, age cohort, and regional demographics. Candidates’ teams should have experience in research and programs related to preventing violent extremism, peace education, and interactive pedagogy.

 

1. Context

Ifrikya Center for Common Ground

Ifrikya Center for Common Ground (ICCG) is a Tunisian non-profit organization, established on December 13, 2021, in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 2011-88 of September 24, 2011, on the organization of associations to promote social cohesion in Tunisia. ICCG is a Tunisian peacebuilding NGO that aims to promote sustainable social cohesion in Tunisian society through conflict transformation.

The Project

ICCG has launched an 18-month project called “National Peace Education Curriculum Initiative in Tunisia” with the goal of increasing resilience and positive normative values of Tunisian children and youth in their local, national, and global environment.

The overall goal is supported by two specific objectives:

1. Strengthened capacities of educational and pedagogical experts to institutionalize the peace education curriculum into the official primary education system.
2. Enhanced engagement of Tunisian youth around civic values, non-violent communication, and digital peacebuilding within the targeted localities.

2. Goal and Objectives of Consultancy

In the first stage of the project, Search/ICCG has developed an Arabic-language peace education curriculum that will guide primary school teachers and administrators across different Tunisian governorates in the delivery of daily extracurricular peace education classes to students.

ICCG seeks to procure the services of one or a group of independent consultants who will:

• Support the development of the Analysis Matrix for the package of M&E/Behavioral changes tools to be used to monitor and evaluate the impact of the developed peace education curriculum.

The M&E Package/Behavioral change tools is a multiplatform set to be used in the monitoring and evaluation of the impact of the peace education curriculum that will be rolled out in schools. Employing interactive discussion and innovative tools respecting child psychology norms, the curriculum aims to make children more resilient to extremist narratives and promote democracy, human rights, the rule of law, civic values, acceptance of differences, and empathy while engaging both children and their parents/teachers.

The Consultant(s) will work in close collaboration with the ICCG DM&E officer, with support and input from the Project Team, Gender Advisor, and the Technical Committee from the Ministry of Education.

 

3. Tasks for the Consultant(s)

ICCG is looking for a highly motivated expert or group responsible for the following tasks:

• Analysis Matrix for the M&E tools for the peace education curriculum:
• Review the monitoring and evaluation strategy and approach to be used throughout the project.
• Review the M&E package (tools, templates, etc.) to measure the internalization and understanding of values embedded in the newly designed “Peace Education curriculum” on primary school pupils (aged 8-12), and adapt the tools if needed.
• Develop a coherent strategy for data analysis and guidelines for using the M&E instruments.
• Identify data analysis and data cleaning procedures.
• Extrapolate key findings (report and PowerPoint presentation with graphs) after the testing phase of the curriculum.

4. Methodology and Sequencing

The consultant will focus on a collaborative, data-driven approach ensuring that the existing tools align with the project objectives. They will work with the project team to ensure the M&E package’s effectiveness and adaptability. The consultant must provide a detailed description of essential performance characteristics, reporting conditions, and quality assurance mechanisms.

Throughout this mission, the consultant will undertake the following steps:

1. Review the existing M&E package:
2. Perform an in-depth review of the current M&E strategy, the peace education curriculum, and existing behavioral change tools. This package includes:

• Behavioral change tools for students.
• Teacher progress assessment tools.
• Inspector progress tools.
• Headmaster progress tools.

1. Development of the Analysis Matrix:
2. Develop an Analysis Matrix to track key indicators of behavioral change and curriculum impact. The matrix will allow for the entry of large amounts of data and the systematic analysis of qualitative and quantitative data collected.
3. Testing and Data Collection Guidelines:
4. Support the testing of the adapted tools and Analysis Matrix in selected schools while refining the instruments based on feedback from the field if needed.
5. Developing Guidelines for Data Collection and Analysis:
6. Create simplified templates for analyzing the collected data. Provide clear guidelines for the M&E team and project stakeholders on data collection and analysis, ensuring consistency and reliability.
7. Final Report:
8. Provide a comprehensive report and presentation of the adapted M&E tools and Analysis Matrix, including an overview of the process, justifications for changes, and lessons learned during testing.

5. Deliverables and Payment Schedule

1. Deliverable 1:

• Task: Review the M&E Package and propose any necessary changes.
• Due Date: November 15, 2024
• Payment: 20% of the total contract amount (after signing the contract)

1. Deliverable 2:

• Task:
• Develop the Analysis Matrix and create simplified templates for data analysis.
• Develop an analysis report template and a PowerPoint presentation template for data presentation.
• Due Date: November 25, 2024
• Payment: 50% of the total contract amount (after completion and approval of deliverable 2)

1. Deliverable 3:

• Task: Organize one training session for the project team on the use of the Matrix.
• Due Date: After the Matrix validation
• Payment: Included in the final payment

1. Deliverable 4:

• Task: Provide the final report and presentation.
• Due Date: November 30, 2024
• Payment: 30% of the total contract amount (after completion and approval of deliverable 3)

6. Ethical Considerations

ICCG places a high priority on ensuring that all activities are conducted in an ethical manner. Participation in all related activities to this assignment is voluntary, non-monetary, and confidential where required. The consultant must collect consent if conducting interviews, ensuring participants understand how their information will be used and who will access it. All approaches used should adhere to the Do No Harm principles.

 

7. Timeline

The estimated number of working days will be around 10 total days for all deliverables starting from October 23, 2024.

 

8. Budget

A detailed financial proposal should be provided.

 

9. Requirements of Consultant

• Education: Master’s degree (doctoral degree preferred) in Education, Sociology, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
• Professional Experience:
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience focusing on child/youth psychology or working with CSOs on at-risk student engagement, with experience in PVE.
• At least 5 years of experience in education programming, data analysis, and curriculum development.
• Job Knowledge and Skills:
• Extensive experience with at-risk students from clinical, research, or social work perspectives.
• Experience working with Ministries of Education, particularly in education and analytical research.
• Strong technical expertise in M&E tool development and data analysis.
• Proficiency in English and French; Arabic is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software.

Ethical Principles

Consultant proposals will be selected for the relevance of the methodology, quality control measures, qualifications, and budget relation to the proposed methodology and deliverables.

 

10. How to Apply

Interested candidates must send their application by email to apply@ifrikyacenter.org, with the subject “International Expert for M&E package Matrix for the National Peace Education Program in Tunisia – Phase II,” containing:

• A cover letter and updated CV.
• A technical proposal with suggested methodology, timeline, and at least three references from similar work.
• A financial proposal.
• Timeline for proposed activities.

This call for applications expires on November 6, 2024, at midnight. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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