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The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.
GIZ International Services is shortlisted for the EU-funded tender: „Technical Assistance for the Implementation of Education and Youth Empowerment in Northern Nigeria” in Nigeria.
The overall objective (Impact) of the Education and Youth Empowerment in north-western Nigeria (EYEPINN) to which this Technical Assistance Support to the National Government and to the basic education ministries department and agencies contributes is: The emancipation of the poorest, underserved and most marginalised population groups, including women and girls in the North-West of Nigeria.
The Specific Objectives (Outcomes) of this action are:
SO1: To strengthen the education sector planning and policy framework implementation
SO2: To increase access to safe learning environments and improve the quality of teaching and learning for all, with particular attention to participation of girls.
Under the overall strategic direction of the Team Leader, the Monitoring and Evaluation specialists will oversee the development of an integrated results framework, as well as other monitoring tools across all components of the programme.
The experts will have:
Experience in design and implementation of baseline studies, preferably in the education sector, to generate data for monitoring and evaluation; Proven experience in the design, and supervision of education projects in Nigeria or in other Sub-Saharan/West-African countries); Experience with iterative and participatory planning methodology for operationalisation of school based management committees; Experience with implementation of educational development using the EdTech approach.Qualifications and skills
Minimum Requirement
At least a Master’s degree or equivalent in economics or other related social sciences.
Preferred Experience
Experience with EU funding instruments such as the European Development Fund (EDF); Proven knowledge of M&E, certification or membership of a monitoring and Evaluation Association; Fluency in the English language; Knowledge of Hausa Language will be an added advantage.
General professional experience
Minimum Requirement
Preferred Requirement
Expertise in Institutional Needs Assessment techniques in public and/or private institutions; Experience in conducting training/ capacity-building to ensure knowledge transfer for addressing identified competency gaps; Experience in the preparation of ToRs, publication, dissemination, and shortlisting of
Specific professional experience
Minimum Requirement
Preferred Requirement
Experience in developing survey instruments, research-based methodologies including conducting focus group sessions, study design, and data analysis and impact evaluations; Experience in developing M&E/ Performance Frameworks for institutional development plans (incl. setting long-term/ medium term goals, targets, SMART indicators etc.) as well as corresponding Annual Work Plans; Experience in development cooperation in Nigeria or in Sub-Saharan Africa; Proven field research and report-writing skills.The project will be implemented in Abuja and in the three North-western States of Jigawa, Kano and Sokoto. The team leader of the technical assistance team will be based in Abuja to support the FMoE and related agencies to implement the national-level activities, while the technical assistants (key experts 2 and 3) supporting the States will be located in the respective capitals of the States.
Start date & period of implementation
The intended start date is 07 May 2024, and the period of implementation of the contract will be 48 months from this date (for a minimum of 880 days).
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