Somalia Bar ama Baro, BAB “Teach or Learn” Program)

Title: Monitoring Program Support Officer Consultant

Locations: Mogadishu Somalia

No of consultants: 1

Duration: 5 Months

Deliverable: Monthly progress report

Start Date: 01st April,2024

Overview and Background

Creative Associates International is a dynamic and fast-growing professional services firm that specializes in international development in areas of education, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Washington, DC, the firm has a field presence in 30 plus countries worldwide with a strong and diverse portfolio that includes global contracts with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other clients including the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense. The firm has earned a solid reputation among its clients and missions worldwide and is well respected by competitors and partners alike.

Projects Summary

The five-year USAID-funded Bar ama Baro (“Teach or Learn” in Somali – BAB) program is a comprehensive primary education program designed to support the government of Somalia in providing quality non-formal education services to marginalized children across the country. Through working at both the national and local level, BAB systematically and strategically assists government and community actors in designing and delivering comprehensive non-formal education services to children most in need of accelerated education assistance. Specifically, the BAB project aims to increase student enrollment in accelerated basic education centers (ABE), improve student safety, monitor improvements in literacy, numeracy and socio-emotional skills, and improve the Federal Government of Somalia’s capacity to standardize and regulate the accelerated education space.

Position Summary

Creative Associates International, Inc. (Creative) is seeking a Monitoring Program Support Officer based in Banadir for USAID-funded BAB an education project in Somalia. He/She will play a crucial role in the successful implementation of the Bar ama Baro ‘Teach or Learn” project in Banadir District. This role involves overseeing, coordinating, and gathering data related to project activities, ensuring the smooth functioning of ABE centers and supporting the program’s overall objectives to enhance the quality of ABE education.

Reporting & Supervision

The Monitoring Program Support Officer reports to MERL team based in Mogadishu-BAB Office

Staff directly reporting to this post: None.

Primary Responsibilities

Monitoring the implementation of the Bar ama Baro project within Banadir region and submit weekly progress reports consistent with the program weekly reporting requirements

Conducting regular visits to schools to ensure the effective delivery of ABE education to all BAB supported schools, complete the online monitoring tool, and ensure its submission after each visit to each single class.

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First degree in development studies, education, economics, applied statistics or any other relevant areas.

Minimum two years practical experience in project coordination /implementation in an international non-governmental organization or other international relief/development body; or master’s degree with humanitarian program experience

Proven experience in monitoring and implementing education or development projects. Strong understanding of Accelerated Basic Education

Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and in a team, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Creative Associates International, Inc., acting on behalf of the BAR AMA BARO in Somalia is soliciting offers for technical expertise in accordance with the Scope of Work included in Attachment 1, and Creative’s Consultant Agreement Terms and Conditions included in Attachment

All correspondence and/or inquiries regarding this Request for Quotations (RFQ) must reference the

Fixed Price/LOE consultant agreement but reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award. Please submit the following documents to provide a quote in response to this RFQ:

Qualifications and Certificates

An updated CV that reflects the education, skills, and experience required in Attachment 1, and demonstrates the ability to carry out the scope of work.

Fill out the budget form for the daily rates. A suggested template is included as Attachment 2. Make sure Email subject reads Banadir MONITORING PROGRAM SUPPORT OFFICER. The selection will be made on the basis of technical capability and overall best value. Modifications to this RFQ, including closing date extensions, will be posted on the Creative website. Please check the website for updates.

Other:

The expected time will be 20 hours per week. Travel will be reimbursed per BAB policies.

·         Send updated resume and cover letter indicating your daily rate quotation price to  [email protected] with the subject line indicating title of the consultancy.  “Monitoring Program Support Officer Consultant”

Deadline:  19 March 2024

                                Only selected candidates will be contacted.