Vacancy: Request for Proposal: READING COMPETITION CONSULTANCY

Date	06 May 2024
Location	Ghana

Job Type	Contractor/Consultant
Industry	NGO/IGO/INGO
Description	Company Profile CARE International is a global network of independent national organizations, which include CARE members, candidates and affiliates, social enterprises, and thousands of community-based partner organizations working together across more than 100 countries to save lives, end poverty and fight social injustice. To learn more, visit www.care-international.org. CARE International in Ghana: CARE began operations in Ghana in 1994. Since then the Accra office expanded to support programs in Togo and Benin under the umbrella of the CARE Gulf of Guinea country mission. In July 2010, CARE replaced the three-country mission with country offices in Ghana and Benin, the latter of which is also responsible for a small number of activities in Togo. CARE Ghana’s projects are primarily implemented through partnerships with local and civil society organizations. This enables CARE to further engage with government and the private sector, work effectively in coalition, and to have the greatest possible impact. CARE Ghana prioritizes the rural and vulnerable poor- women and organizes its work around health, governance, sustainable livelihoods and education. Job Description Request for Proposal READING COMPETITION CONSULTANCY Project Summary CARE and its partners, in collaboration with USAID and the MOE, are implementing the SAGES Systems Strengthening Activity in Ghana. This initiative aims to enhance accountability in primary schools by supporting the MOE's objectives outlined in the Education Strategic Plan (ESP) for 2018 - 2030. The activity focuses on improving education service delivery through institutionalizing accountability and citizen engagement in primary education. Background and Rationale Annual reading competitions are held in Ghana to promote a reading culture among basic education learners. SAGES will collaborate with the MOE and GES to implement reading competitions across designated regions, aiming to foster greater accountability and improve education outcomes. The initiative seeks to involve various stakeholders, including parents and teachers, in promoting reading habits among students. Objectives The consultancy aims to design reading competitions, develop training materials, provide reading materials and prize recommendations, train master trainers, support implementation at various levels, observe competitions, and compile a report with recommendations. Additionally, it will lead a national-level review meeting to guide future initiatives. Performance Period of Consultancy The consultancy will last 48 days, divided into preparation and training (21 days), monitoring and support (14 days), report writing (2 days), and facilitating a review meeting (1 day). How To Apply Full details and application and instructions avalable at Reading Competition Consultancy Local firms are encouraged to apply! Interested firms should submit proposals of not more than 5 pages (excluding annexes) to CARE International in Ghana in electronic form to [email protected] All proposals must be received by May 14, 2024, under the subject line “SAGES SSA Reading Competition Consultancy”. Note Please note, employers receive numerous applications per posting and will only shortlist the most qualified candidates. Also Jobsinghana.com is not involved in any decision made by an employer/recruiter and therefore does not guarantee that applications sent will result in a candidate being shortlisted/selected for that position.
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