Terms of Reference for the Baseline Research on the Availability of Transparency and Accountability Standards and Guidelines within Oyo State Education Sector Plans and Policies as Well as Knowledge Gap among Stakeholders in Oyo State

The Joint Action Grant (JAG) is an initiative by the Malala Fund aimed at supporting collective advocacy efforts among Education Champion organizations. This grant is designed to foster collaboration between multiple organizations, ensuring a unified approach to advancing girls’ access to twelve years of free, safe, and quality education in Nigeria. The JAG program encourages partnerships that align with the Malala Fund’s strategic priorities, enabling the pooling of resources, expertise, and influence to tackle systemic barriers in education.

Applications are invited for:

Job Title: CONSULTANT – Baseline Research on the Availability of Transparency and Accountability Standards and Guidelines

Location: Oyo state
Department: Programme
Headed by: Programme Manager
Grade: None
Starting Date: 14th of July 2024
Duration: 20 days

Introduction

Under the JAG, Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (AREAi) seeks to deliver a series of advocacy and research responsibilities as earmarked towards promoting Policy Development and Reform, Transparency and Accountability, Community Engagement and Advocacy.

In this project, the Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (AREAi) is to work through a consortium with two organizations namely Youth Hub Africa and Education as a Vaccine. The overarching goal of JAG is to drive impactful change through collective advocacy, focusing on Gender-Responsive Education Sector Planning, and Transparency and Accountability in the education sector. By leveraging the strengths and capabilities of each participating organization, JAG-funded projects aim to create sustainable improvements in girls’ education, ensuring that more girls can enroll, stay in school, and complete their education.

Purpose of the Work

This baseline research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current state of transparency and accountability in the education sector of Oyo State. By identifying knowledge gaps and challenges, this research will inform the development of targeted interventions to enhance transparency and accountability practices. This will ultimately contribute to improving educational outcomes and ensuring that resources are effectively utilized.

For the full Terms of Reference, please download the document below.