Non-Formal education Coordinator -NFE

In close alignment with outcomes for multiple and flexible pathways to education described in Programme 1.6 of MEHE’s 5-Year General Education Plan 2021-2025: “Providing multiple and flexible pathways to education for children out of school (NFE)”, the purpose of this consultancy is to support MEHE update the alternative learning pathways available to OOSC, develop additional policies, implementation framework, and SOPS based on lessons learned from the previous years of implementation, and to ensure a better fit between the needs of OOSC and the programmes that are offered.  The scope of work includes supporting the development of a unified data management system, revising criteria for transition to formal education, reviewing retention processes and framework, and supporting in the development of a clear referral mechanism for other sectors, including health, nutrition, and child protection.

Under the leadership of the DG of Education, the consultant will support MEHE in developing a unified, comprehensive, and disaggregated Information Management System that is accessible to all providers to ensure consistent input, proper tracking of progress, and to inform future policy and practice. The consultant is also expected to suggest amendments to the scope of the NFE taskforce along with the drafting of clear and concise SOPs, anticipated deliverables, and timeline. S/he will ensure that the SOPs for the NFE end of-cycle testing reflect not only the learning achievements in the NFE programmes, but also the corresponding formal education (FE) grade-level content, thus ensuring transition to FE.

The Consultant will coordinate with the Senior Consultant in the Ministry of Education and Higher Education to review the existing policy on alternative pathways to learning for OOSC, so it follows a

“whole of system” approach that addresses the administrative and regulatory challenges faced by OOSC, and allows for expanding access to regulated, cost-effective, gender and disability responsive, multiple flexible pathways (MFP) for vulnerable out of schoolgirls and boys.

Furthermore, the consultant will support the DGE office in coordinating the implementation of NFE programmes to ensure that it aligns closely with Programme 1.6 of MEHE’s 5-Year General Education Plan 20212025. The consultant will also play a key role in following up on any challenges on the ground that will require MEHE’s leadership, support, and advocacy. Additionally, the consultant will support the senior consultant in following up with MEHE to endorse Dirasa SOPs and regulations, in addition to capturing lessons learned to ensure the quality of programme implementation and documentation of the implementation process.