Senior consultant to support the Ministry of Education to
conduct mid-term review of the Rwanda Partnership Compact implementation,
Kigali Rwanda, 4 months (Remote) – For Rwandan Nationals ONLY UNICEF at United
Nations Children’s Fund: (Deadline 18 November 2025)
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Background:
In 2023, the Ministry of Education, in close collaboration
with the Education Sector Working Group, developed the Rwanda Partnership
Compact, which is a roadmap for system transformation through priority reforms
needed in the education sector. The compact identified inclusive, quality
teaching and learning for all boys and girls as the priority for reform in the
education sector. To achieve this goal, the compact focuses on three
outcomes: (1) Improved foundational learning, (2) timely
enrollment and progression, and (3) enhanced education sector
capacity, coordination, leadership, and financing. These outcomes and
interventions guide education sector stakeholders in their programming, with
all efforts geared towards implementing the partnership compact prioritized
policy reform area.
This Partnership Compact demonstrates the strong commitment
of the Government of Rwanda to the transformation of education in Rwanda by
ensuring inclusive quality teaching and learning for all girls and boys.
The development of the Rwanda Partnership Compact followed
the steps described by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Compact
Development Guidelines (February 2023). The key steps include a diagnosis of
gaps in programming and the proposed interventions to address these gaps which
would lead to transformation of the education system. The diagnosis of gaps was
built on the enabling factors analysis conducted earlier, that looked at
capacities on data and evidence generation, gender responsive planning,
coordination and domestic financing. The compact further outlined monitoring
and evaluation priorities. Progress has been made in the implementation of the
compact.
In April 2025, the compact reached its midpoint. It is time
to review the implementation to inform the education sector of the progress
made and identify areas needing additional effort to achieve the intended
results. The midterm review will be done in the context of monitoring and
evaluation reporting on the partnership Compact implementation which is
expected to be results-oriented and evidence-based. It is expected that the
midterm review will be conducted by Joint Sector Reviews, government’s data management
systems, external studies, and stakeholder consultations.
Purpose of Activity/Assignment:
The Midterm review is a key moment for government and
partners to assess the implementation of the priority reform. It will
serve as an opportunity to course- correct, strengthen alignment of partner
interventions (including GPE grants), identify gaps or stubborn bottlenecks to
reform delivery, mobilize additional financing, and agree that future GPE
support could add value. In addition, it will also serve as the basis for
the GPE Board decision on the next country allocation. The Compact mid-term
review will provide space to support the following objectives:
- Review
the overall progress and achievements of education reform implementation
envisioned under Partnership Compact with focus priority reform theory of
change, including commitments to gender equality and inclusion as well as
enabling factors: (1) data and evidence; (2) sector planning, policy, and
monitoring; (3) sector coordination; and (4) volume, equity, and
efficiency of domestic public expenditure on education,
- Assess
how different programs have contributed to progress on the priority
reform,
- Update
the partnership compact and have it aligned with the current Education
Sector Strategic Plan (2024-2029)
- Agree
on intermediate actions (6-10) needed to accelerate progress in the next
year
- Propose
new focus areas for GPE 2030 funding and potential new top-up triggers.
The approach will include a relatively modest subset of
quantitative and qualitative data, which will measure implementation progress
against the indicators outlined in Partnership Compact monitoring framework.
The assignment will be implemented jointly with the Ministry
of Education staff under the leadership of Permanent Secretary. The Ministry of
Education will also engage its affiliated agencies namely, Rwanda Basic
Education Board (REB), National Examination and School Inspection Authority
(NESA) and Rwanda TVET Board. The Ministry of Education will engage members of
Education Sector Working Groups and other relevant ministries. With this, the
exercise will enable us to undertake rigorous and inclusive analysis of
Partnership Compact progress.
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Under direct supervision of Head of Education Sector
Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Department with support from UNICEF
Education team, the consultant is expected to support the Ministry of Education
on:
- Design
and lead a robust and credible partnership Compact mid-term review, guided
by the Ministry of Education monitoring and evaluation framework with a
set of appropriate processes, output and outcome indicators of the
Partnership Compact and in accordance with the GPE Secretariat guidelines.
This will include specific deliverables and completion of applicable GPE
templates, as well as facilitating an inclusive dialogue and consultation
with key government officials and education sector partners to ensure
stakeholder inputs considered.
- Update
the Partnership Compact through alignment with the Education Sector
Strategic Plan (2024-2029) and with consideration of necessary adjustments
based on the outcomes of the partnership compact mid-term review and from
lessons learnt.
In addition, the review process will be concluded with a
high-level meeting among state and non-state partners, where key findings and
recommendations will be presented, and Aid Memoire/Meeting Resolution will be
developed to reflect on concerted effort and coordination, as well as adequate
resources and expertise to successfully implement the Partnership Compact
priorities in its remainder timeframe.
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Key Tasks:
Task 1. Preparation + country self-assessment
- Setting
out the plan/timeframe for activities and pulling together the Education
Sector Working Group (ESWG) task team to oversee the midterm review
process.
- Through
desk review of progress reports and consultation meetings with government
officials and ESWG members; conduct in-depth analysis on the overall
progress and achievements of implementation of Partnership Compact
focusing on Country Self-Assessment-Looking Back and complete the MTR
questionnaire on:
- Enabling
Factors Analysis
- Status
implementation of the Theory of Change/Compact Triggers/ gender equality,
inclusion and learning outcomes.
- Adapting
a Compact Results Framework
Task 2: Lead the Inclusive dialogue and draft midterm
review memo
- This
entails leading consultations and stakeholders’ engagement and
consultation to look forward.
Based on the consultation with key stakeholders and desk
review, propose changes for the Rwanda Partnership Compact (changes to the
Priority Reform/Theory of Change, intermediate actions (6-10)
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- needed
to accelerate progress; propose new GPE 2030 top-up triggers and areas for
GPE Financing) and ensure alignment with the Education Sector Strategic
Plan (2024-2029).
- Draft
midterm review memo.
Task3: Facilitate endorsement of the revised compact and
the midterm review memo
- The
review process will be concluded with a high-level endorsement meeting
Education Sector Working Group Members where key findings and
recommendations will be presented, and a statement of commitment by
the education sector leadership will be made, ensuring
concerted effort and coordination, as well as adequate resources and
expertise dedicated in order to successfully shift from a system-centered
to a student-centered approach.
Integration of feedback and preparation of MTR documents for
submission.
Work Assignment Overview
Tasks/Milestone:
1. Preparation + country self-assessment
2. Lead the Inclusive dialogue and draft midterm review memo
3. Facilitate the endorsement meeting
Deliverables/Outputs:
Payment 1: 25%
- Analysis
of Partnership Compact implementation has been developed against
formulated indicators,
- A
snapshot report of country status is produced (iteratively done with GPE
Payment 2: 35%
- Revised
Partnership Compact aligned with the Education Sector Strategic Plan
(ESSP) 2024–2029, reflecting joint priorities, financing commitments, and
implementation modalities agreed through an inclusive dialogue process.
- A
Midterm Review Memo is produced, summarizing progress, key achievements,
challenges, and strategic adjustments, to inform evidence-based
decision-making and strengthen sector coordination.
Payment 3: 40%
- Final/Endorsed
Partnership Compact and Midterm Review Memo. The final
documents are expected to have integrated input from high-level meetings
with Ministry of Education Leadership and the Education Sector Working
Group Members, including on required concerted effort and coordination, as
well as adequate resources and expertise to implement the Partnership
Compact
Duration and Location
The consultancy will be for 4 months from December 2025 to
March 2026, and the consultant will work remotely.
Selection Criteria
Applications shall be assessed based on their technical and
financial proposals. Maximum scores for technical and financial applications
will be 75% and 25%, respectively.
Successful candidates in technical evaluation will have
their most competitive, all-inclusive financial proposals evaluated too.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
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- Advanced
university degree in the fields of economics, sciences of education or
related fields, with focus on education policy planning, administration,
leadership and M&E. PhD level in relevant field is an asset.
- At
least 8 years of relevant professional experience in education policy,
planning, administration, leadership, and M&E. Ideally, familiarity
with GPE processes, particularly the Partnership Compact.
- Strong
knowledge of education system.
- Expertise
in development of policy documents and proven capacity to work as an
expert in education policy development and provide constructive review of
the needs and challenges in education sector.
- Knowledge
of the region and context is an asset.
- Strong
coordination skills,
- Analytical
and conceptual thinking.
- Ability
to work with large teams and guide policy discussions.
- Excellent
writing, communication, and presentation skills with stakeholders.
- Ability
to work under pressure and commitment to work to tight timeframe.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust,
Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).
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UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged
children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those
children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone,
irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual
orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other
personal characteristic.
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual
contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible
software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage
you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need
reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your
assignment.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is
incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF,
including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority
and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding
principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these
standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and
background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic
credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to
provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to
the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual
contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and
Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not
be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and
medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by
their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of
Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors
are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of
any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that
the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of
the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected
candidates are subject to confirmation of fully vaccinated status against
SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine,
which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to
consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF
premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities
UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the
duration of their consultancy contracts.
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