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Call for Consultancy Service for Evaluation of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Skills in UWS Cambodia School

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Call for Consultancy Service for Evaluation of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Skills in UWS Cambodia School

Announcement Description

UWS is an international non-profit that was established in 2008 to provide children in remote and marginalized regions access to free quality, inclusive primary education. We currently operate in rural areas of Cambodia, Myanmar, Nepal, and Madagascar, working with over 320 communities and over 70,000 children to date. Shifting focus from delivering change in the short term, to empowering change for the long term, we go beyond educating the future, to changing it.

Our vision is Zero Education Poverty.

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Call for Consultancy Service for Evaluation of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Skills in UWS Cambodia School

  • Career Category: Consultancy
  • Location: Ratanak Kiri Province, Mondul Kiri Province, Stung Treng Province, Kratie Province, Preah Vihear Province, Oddar Meanchey Province, Koh Kong Province

Department: MEAL Department

Location: Cambodia – Across 7 Provinces

Summary Project Title

The evaluation, titled Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment, aims to assess foundational literacy and numeracy skills of students in Grades 2 and 3 in UWS-supported schools in Cambodia. It aligns with national education standards and priorities set by the Cambodian Ministry of Education Youth and Sport (MoEYS). The study will also engage with the Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics (SEA-PLM) to benchmark Grade 5 student learning outcomes against national and international standards.

Background Information

This evaluation is part of UWS Cambodia’s contribution to the organization’s 2025–2030 Global Programme Strategy, which focuses on quality education, sustainability, and scale in underserved communities. The assessment will measure the proficiency of students in early grades and the final grades of primary education, providing crucial baseline data to inform future program improvements.

The evaluation supports UWS Cambodia’s commitment to tracking two key indicators:

  1. The percentage of students in Grades 2 and 3 achieving minimum proficiency in reading and mathematics, assessed through EGRA and EGMA.
  2. The percentage of Grade 5 students meeting minimum proficiency levels in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Reports To: Country Director

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Timeframe: June to August, 2025

Budget Range: USD 25,000 to 35,000

Scope of the Evaluation

The evaluation will assess student learning outcomes in Grades 2, 3, and 5 in 71 UWS-supported schools across 7 provinces in Cambodia. Specifically:

  • Outcomes Evaluated: Foundational literacy and numeracy proficiency using EGRA, EGMA, and Grade 5 assessments similar to those used in SEA-PLM.
  • Time Period Covered: Assessment to be conducted at the end of the academic year in August 2025.
  • Geographical Focus: UWS schools operating in remote and underserved communities in Cambodia.
  • Target Groups
  • Team Capacity Building

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Bidder Eligibility

  • The consultant/ consulting firm must meet the following criteria:
  • Educational Background
  • PhD or Master’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
  • Relevant Experience:
  • At least 5 years of experience in education evaluations in Cambodia.
  • Demonstrated experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods.
  • Previous work in rural or remote education settings is highly preferred.
  • Technical Expertise:
  • Familiarity with national EGRA, EGMA, and SEA-PLM assessments.
  • Proficiency in Khmer and English for effective communication.
  • Expertise in using SPSS, STATA, R, or other statistical analysis tools.
  • Team Composition:
  • The consultancy must include specialists in evaluation design, data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Submission Requirements

UWS is committed to the safeguarding of children and ensuring we recruit safely is central to this commitment. All applicants will be required to undertake a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service check (or country-equivalent background check) as a condition of employment.

UWS is an equal opportunity employer and commits to treating all applicants fairly. We actively promote diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from under-represented groups. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Interested consultants are requested to follow the methodology outlined above and submit a proposal that includes the approach, sampling strategy, methodology, timeline, and proposed budget by 3rd June 2025 via Email provided in the contact details.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the interview and provide a presentation.

Questions and clarifications on assignment please contact to Ms. Saem Ros, MEAL Manager, Email: email

 
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Contact Details

Office Address
  • Ou Konsaeng, Boeng Kansaeng Sangkat, Ban Lung Municipality, Ratanak Kiri Province, Cambodia
  • Street 334, Sangkat Boeng Keng Kang Ti Muoy, Khan Boeng Keng Kang, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • Ms. Saem Ros, MEAL Manager
 
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Email