World Vision Registration No. PVO 26 /79
Background:
World Vision Zimbabwe (WVZ) is seeking a qualified consultancy firm to conduct a rapid
assessment of the Profuturo Project, a digital education initiative aimed at improving high-quality
digital education for children and enhancing modern pedagogy for teachers. The project,
operational since 2018, currently targets 183 schools across Lupane, Gwanda, and Umzingwane
districts, impacting approximately 49,444 learners and 1,485 teachers.
Objective:
The primary objective of this assessment is to evaluate the impact of the Profuturo Project on
student performance, particularly in the context of the newly introduced Heritage Based
Curriculum (HBC). The assessment will focus on various aspects including learners' performance
in core subjects, mastery of mathematical concepts, reading skills, and the overall impact on
attendance, retention, and completion rates.
Scope of Work:
The consultancy will be responsible for:
• Conducting field data collection in the targeted districts.
• Engaging with key stakeholders through surveys, focus group discussions (FGDs), and key
informant interviews (KIIs).
• Analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Compiling and presenting the assessment report to WVZ and relevant stakeholders.
Key Deliverables:
• Inception report detailing the methodology and timeline.
• Developed and approved assessment tools and questionnaires.
• Comprehensive assessment report including findings, analysis, and recommendations.
• Presentation of the draft report to WVZ and incorporation of feedback.
• Finalized evaluation report.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of five years of experience in education evaluation and research.
• Relevant qualifications at the Master’s level or above in Education, Development Studies,
or Statistics.
• Proven track record of conducting similar assessments for international NGOs.
• Legal registration and compliance with Zimbabwean regulations.
Evaluation Criteria:
• Lead Consultant Qualifications (15%): Demonstrated experience in successfully
completing similar assignments, relevant qualifications at Master's level or above,
proficiency in engaging with diverse education stakeholders, prior involvement in
comparable studies within international NGOs, legal registration, and availability to
commence data collection immediately upon selection.
• Technical Proposal: Overall Methodology (35%): Detailed understanding of the Terms of
Reference (ToR), comprehensive methodology, scientific justification, timeline, CVs of
team members, and samples of previous work.
• Budget Proposal (25%): Financial proposal in USD, including all applicable taxes,
comprehensive breakdown of costs, and clarity and transparency.
• Technical Team Composition (25%): Team Lead with minimum MSc. in Education,
Technical context Leads with minimum MSc. in Education, Data analysts with minimum
MSc. in statistics or related field, Field Managers with minimum BSc. in Social Sciences or
relevant field.
Submission Requirements: Interested firms are required to submit:
• A detailed technical proposal outlining their understanding of the ToRs, methodology, and
timeline.
• Curriculum vitae (CVs) of the proposed team members.
• Samples of previous work or reports from similar projects.
• A financial proposal in USD, including a comprehensive breakdown of costs.