Terms of Reference (ToR) for Consultant on the Uniqueness of Masaisai
Consultancy, Research Jobs
- Masaisai Trust
- Expires 01 Nov 2024
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
1. Background
Masaisai Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing exceptional education through a holistic approach that fosters intellectual development and caters to each student’s unique needs. The Trust’s vision and mission emphasize building holistic, child-centered, accommodating, and well-resourced learning institutions relevant to the twenty-first century and beyond.
School Overview
Our school, Masaisai Trust, was established in 2000 and is located in Westgate, Harare. Over the years, it has grown to become a cornerstone of the community, known for its commitment to holistic and child-centered education. Key characteristics of our school include:
• History: Founded with the vision of providing quality education rooted in the principles of Ubuntu and sustainability.
• Location: Situated in a serene and accessible area, providing a conducive environment for learning.
• Programs: Offers a diverse curriculum that includes both academic and extracurricular activities, promoting the overall development of students.
• Community Engagement: Actively involves parents and the community in school activities and decision-making processes.
Current Challenges
Despite our strengths and commitment to quality education, the school is currently facing several challenges which include pupil flight, low uptake of lower grades and a diminished pole leadership position in the area of operation. Among other issues, these have negatively impacted on the financial sustainability of the school and the Trust. This is being realised in the shrinking economic space in the country. This context demands a competitive strategy to retain the pole position of the school and the Trust.
Duties and Responsibilities
2. Objective
The primary objective of this consultancy is to assess the uniqueness of Masaisai Trust’s vision and mission statements and provide recommendations for enhancing their distinctiveness and alignment with the Trust’s core values and strategic goals. The specific objectives are to:
a) Assess whether the uniqueness and original objectives of Masahisa were met and if need be to determine those that have to be continued and those that need modification/amendment
b) Develop strategic options for making Masaisai School(s) unique and attractive and thus increase enrolment
c) Suggest a viable business model for Masaisai Trust within the current and future socio-economic context.
3. Scope of Work
4. Deliverables
• Inception Report: Outline the methodology, work plan, and timeline for the consultancy.
• Draft Assessment Report: Present initial findings and recommendations on i) Masaisai philosophy uniqueness and attractiveness assessment and ii) a comparative analysis assessment of Masaisai School with other comparative schools to consider priority critical issues to increase and retain enrolment and iii) strategic models to increase uniqueness, attractiveness and leadership sustainability. The recommendations should provide assumptions for models to be effective and achievable.
• Validation workshop: Present the assessment and suggested strategic models for the School and Trust.
• Final Attractiveness Model Report: Submit a comprehensive report incorporating feedback from the draft report.
5. Duration
The consultancy is expected to be completed within four weeks from the date of commencement.
Qualifications and Experience
6. Qualifications and Experience
The consultant should possess the following qualifications and experience:
• Proven experience in strategic planning and organizational development, preferably in the education sector.
• Strong analytical, research and marketing skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Familiarity with the educational landscape in Zimbabwe and/or similar contexts.
7. Reporting
The consultant will report to Education Committee Chairman, who will provide oversight and guidance throughout the consultancy.
How to Apply
8. Application Process
Interested consultants are invited to submit their proposals, including a competency fit, methodology, detailed work plan, timeline, and budget, to consultancymasaisai@gmail.com by 25 October 2024.
