Consultancy for Design and Implementation of ACSL Impact Studies - Remote

Overview

This consultancy role involves leading the design and implementation of impact studies for the African Centre for School Leadership (ACSL), focusing on improving school leadership and educational outcomes across Sub-Saharan Africa.

In Short

• Contract for the design and implementation of ACSL impact studies.
• Focus on enhancing school leadership and educational outcomes.
• Collaboration with a consortium of institutions.
• Methodological coherence and quality assurance are essential.
• Engagement from 2026 to 2030.
• Requires African-led consortium with demonstrated experience.
• Strong emphasis on mixed-methods and Afrocentric analysis.
• Deliverables include evaluation reports and policy briefs.
• Involves coordination with various stakeholders and partners.
• Competitive salary based on experience.

Requirements

• Experience in school leadership and education systems evaluation.
• Expertise in professional development and policy reform.
• Proven ability to manage multi-country evaluation portfolios.
• Strong analytical writing and knowledge translation skills.
• Experience with gender-transformative and equity-focused research.
• Demonstrated use of mixed-methods and contribution analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a consortium environment.
• Understanding of Afrocentric leadership models.
• Defined roles and governance among consortium partners.
• Financial management and accountability structures in place.

Benefits

• Opportunity to significantly impact education in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Collaboration with leading educational institutions and stakeholders.
• Engagement in a multi-year, high-impact project.
• Professional development opportunities within a diverse team.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Flexible working arrangements within the consortium framework.
• Involvement in policy dialogue and advocacy efforts.
• Access to a network of professionals in education research.
• Contribution to evidence-driven improvements in education.
• Engagement with diverse cultures and communities.