Background of Global Partnership for Education (GPE) System
Transformation Grant (STG) Program
The Federal Government of Somalia, through the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher
Education, has secured funding from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). Save the
Children International is managing the GPE-funded System Transformation Grant (STG), which
aims to support the government’s priority reforms outlined in the 2023 Partnership Compact and
the Education Sector Strategic Plan (2022-2026). The three-year STG grant focuses on
improving equitable access to quality and inclusive education in both rural and urban areas, with
a special emphasis on gender and social inclusion. The grant aims to benefit 240,700 children
through various initiatives.
The overall program beneficiaries; targets include 240,700 children; of which 87% are out of
school; 50% are girls; 6% are children with disabilities (208,700 out of school; 120,350 girls;
14,500 children with disabilities). Additionally, 6,000 teachers (of which 3,000 are new teachers
and 3,000 are existing teachers in the system), approximately 1,400 Community Education
Committees (CECs) members, and approximately 45 government officials (DEOs, REOs,
MOECHE, FMS MOEs staff).
Program Objective/Components
The overall objective of the program is to enhance equitable access to quality and inclusive
education in rural and urban areas. This will be achieved through three outcomes:
• Outcome 1: Equitably increased primary gross enrolment rate.
• Outcome 2: Equitably improved literacy and numeracy and completion rates.
• Outcome 3: Strong regulatory and financing framework.
1.3. STG Program Overview
The GPE System Transformation Grant (STG) program was developed to implement the
priorities outlined in Somalia’s Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) and the Partnership
Compact. Its theory of change envisions that equitable improvements in enrolment, learning
outcomes, and governance will lead to inclusive, sustainable access to education for all Somali
children.
• Outcome 1: Equitably Increased Primary Gross Enrolment Rate focuses on expanding
access for 240,700 children by deploying 3,000 additional teachers, training 6,000 to raise
qualification rates, increasing female teacher representation by 20%, and constructing or
rehabilitating 1,420 classrooms. It also includes establishing 600 WASH and 20 ECE
facilities, providing capitation grants to 200 schools serving 40,000 students (including
12,000 with disabilities), procuring 2,500 assistive devices, conducting 18 enrolment
campaigns, and training 200 Community Education Committees (CECs).
• Outcome 2: Equitably Improved Literacy, Numeracy and Completion Rates aim to enhance
student performance by achieving 65% proficiency in Grade 3 EGRA assessments and
increasing the primary completion rate to 95%. This will be supported by recruiting and
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training 3,000 new teachers, delivering in-service training to 6,000, distributing over 1.3
million textbooks and 4,800 ECE materials, and training 26 FMS MOE staff in leadership and
curriculum management. Six coordination meetings between FMS MOEs and DEOs will also
be held.
• Outcome 3: Strong Regulatory and Financing Framework seeks to strengthen education
governance by increasing domestic financing from 5.36% to 9%, developing a financing
framework and pooled fund, training 18 MOECHE and FMS staff on teacher policy,
conducting EGRA and EGMA assessments, achieving an 80% pass rate on Grade 8 exams,
and completing five supervision visits and two research studies. Infrastructure support
includes constructing four Teacher Training Institutes and three MOECHE/FMS offices,
alongside 24 coordination meetings to reinforce sector alignment.
1.4. Target Beneficiaries and Geographic Coverage
The GPE STG program serves a wide spectrum of beneficiaries across four Federal Member
States and Banadir, aiming to improve educational access and outcomes for vulnerable
populations. Direct beneficiaries include 240,700 children, of whom 120,350 are girls, 208,700
were previously out-of-school, and 14,500 are children with disabilities. The program also
supports 6,000 teachers (split evenly between new recruits and those receiving training), 1,400
Community Education Committee (CEC) members, and 45 government officials from MOECHE,
FMS Ministries of Education, and District Education Offices.
The GPE STG program targets a total of 315 schools across four five Somali states and BRA,
serving 125,435 students. Banadir, with 41 schools, exclusively serves urban students (30,394).
Galmudug has the highest number of schools (88), reaching 21,716 students, mostly urban, with
3,924 in rural areas. Hirshabelle’s 43 schools serve 16,375 students, including 2,450 in rural
areas. Jubaland and Southwest host 75 and 68 schools respectively, with both states showing
significant urban enrollment; over 27,000 each; while rural coverage remains modest. Overall,
urban areas account for the vast majority of enrollment (116,843), with rural areas serving 8,592
students.

Minimum Qualification and professional experience
Team leader
Responsible for guiding the entire evaluation process.
• A minimum of a Master's degree in a relevant field such
as Education, training and education, Social Sciences,
Development Studies, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in leading
multinational teams for project evaluations, particularly in
fragile environments
• Familiarity with OECD-DAC criteria and education
systems in fragile settings
• Prior experience in Somalia (essential)
• Cultural competence and understanding of government
structures
• Ethical research standards, especially when working with
children
• Experience with EGRA/EGMA assessments
• Strong skills in obtaining feedback from stakeholders and
facilitating meetings.
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in
Somali and English.
• Experience in synthesizing findings and writing
comprehensive reports.
• Ability to adhere to international quality control standards
and procedures.
Education Expert:
Responsible for
concentrate on educational
contexts, working closely
with schools and
communities to improve
• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Education, Social
Sciences, Development studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in education field
experience or knowledge of international education
assessment standards and practices, as well as a solid
grasp of Somali's educational assessment context.
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educational outcomes and
project indicator
• Proven experience in conducting Midline/Endline studies
and using various data collection and analysis methods.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to
engage with diverse stakeholders
• Experience with EGRA/EGMA assessments
Research Expert:
broader research
methodologies across various fields, ensuring scientific rigor and comprehensive analysis.designing a comprehensive evaluation framework,collecting and analyzing data through various methods, and preparing detailed reports witha actionable
research or data collection, preferably in the education
sector.
• Must be familiar with quantitative and qualitative research
methodologies.
• A Master’s degree in social sciences, education,
Research and Statistics or a related field is required.
• Fluency in Somali and English is essential.
• Proficiency in statistical software and data analysis tools
such STATA/R and tools is desirable.
• Certifications in monitoring and evaluation or project
management can be advantageous
• Experience in conducting Midline/Endline studies and
using various data collection and analysis methods.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to
engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with OECD-DAC criteria and education
systems in fragile settings
• Ethical research standards, especially when working with
children
• Experience with EGRA/EGMA assessments
Data Analyst
crucial in transforming raw
data into actionable
insights started collecting
data from various sources,
ensuring its accuracy and
completeness. Cleaning,
analyze the data using
statistical methods and
tools, identifying trends,
patterns, and key findings.
interpret these results,
concise reports and
visualizations for
stakeholders.
• A minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field such
as Education, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer
Science, or a related discipline
• At least 5 years of experience in data analysis, preferably
within the context of monitoring and evaluation studies.
• Proven experience with data collection, cleaning, and
analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in statistical software and data analysis tools
such as STATA, or R, and Nvivo also data collection tools
and software such Kobo collect.
• Fluency in Somali and English is essential
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills to present findings clearly
and effectively.
• Certifications in data analysis or related fields can be
advantageous
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• Familiarity with OECD-DAC criteria and education
systems in fragile settings
• Ethical research standards, especially when working with
children
• Experience with EGRA/EGMA assessments

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Applications Interested consultants shall submit their applications through the
above procedures on or before 21st February 2026.