Published date: 26 February 2025
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Closing: 7 March 2025, 11pm
Contract summary
Industry
Evaluation consultancy services - 79419000
Location of contract
United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, British Oversea Territories, Europe, Rest of the World
Value of contract
£100,000
Procurement reference
EdTech Hub Monitoring & Forecasting Lead
Published date
26 February 2025
Closing date
7 March 2025
Closing time
11pm
Contract start date
1 April 2025
Contract end date
31 March 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
What is an open procedure (above threshold)?
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
This role supports the operationalisation of the Hub's monitoring and forecasting processes as part of the MELA function.
About the EdTech Hub Programme
R4D is the prime contractor for the FCDO Directorate for Research and Innovation Hub on Technology for Education (EdTech Hub) programme. The aim of the EdTech Hub is to empower people by giving them the evidence they need to make decisions about technology in education as part of a global non-profit partnership focusing on research, innovation, and engagement.
EdTech Hub is a global research partnership that aims to empower people by giving them the evidence they need to make decisions about technology in education.
EdTech Hub:
Undertakes and funds robust and rigorous research in five key topic areas.
Delivers support in up to six core countries to develop and deliver Sandboxes to learn about technology in education in a specific environment.
Delivers Technical Advice and Helpdesk support to FCDO, UNICEF and World Bank advisors as well as government officials on technology in education.
Functions as a Hub and shares a range of Learning Products to make evidence available to a wide audience.
EdTech Hub is delivered through a consortium of R4D and five core sub-contractors as well as range of country and activity specific local and international sub-contractors. From a management perspective, it is a complex programme funded by multiple donors including various departments within the FCDO, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the World Bank and UNICEF.
Overview of the Role
The Monitoring & Forecasting Lead contributes to all aspects of the EdTech Hub's Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Adaptation (MELA) function but is primarily responsible for overseeing monitoring data collection and analysis. The role works closely with Hub delivery teams to design and implement data systems and processes that support data collection and analysis for decision-making as well as reporting. In addition, the Monitoring & Forecasting Lead will work closely with the Hub Communications Team on effective dissemination of the results and the operations team on ensuring usage of the systems and uptake of the insights for decision making. They will also lead forecasting efforts by working directly with program leads to reflect on data from previous periods and adjust forecasts for coming periods.
Responsibilities
Analysis of monitoring data that feeds into the Results Framework (Logframe, VFM and KPI) and reporting including quarterly reports, annual report, annual review etc..
Support Hub delivery teams to collect output and outcome data through streamlined monitoring systems and processes.
Support Hub delivery teams to forecast and re-forecast their costs monthly, adapting to programmatic changes and donor feedback.
Support the MELA team in evaluation design, data collection, analysis and sensemaking of the results.
More information
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https://edtechhub.org/jobs/?preview_id=21968
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Bidding documents
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How to Apply
Due to the high number of applicants, we cannot directly respond to all candidates.
Within your application, please ensure to list your day rate in GBP.
The final closing date for applications will be Friday, 7 March, 2025.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Address
London Suite 501 83 Victoria Street,
London
SW1H 0HW
England
Email
cmidmore@r4d.org
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