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    "description": "<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold\">Terms of Reference </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 175, 239); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Consultant MEL Repositioning and Learning Sciences Advisory Support - <span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0)\">J</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">une 2026<br><br></span></p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 175, 239); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Introduction </span></li>\n</ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ubongo has built a strong and growing evidence base for educational media in Africa, demonstrating positive impacts across literacy, numeracy, socio-emotional learning, and engagement outcomes through multiple impact evaluations and lab studies conducted across different countries and contexts.. Ubongo’s emerging MEL repositioning emphasizes the role of Ubongo’s content in strengthening children’s composite learning drivers, particularly confidence, curiosity, and executive function (EF) as core assets that support more effective learning and improved learning outcomes, including foundational learning, STEM reasoning and more. This direction also aligns with a broader global shift in education systems and donor priorities toward competency-based learning and the recognition of the underlying mechanisms that drive long-term academic and developmental success. Furthermore, it creates a framework for using consistent tools, structured mechanics, and validation of findings across key strategic markets.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 175, 239); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Background and problem statement</span></li>\n</ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ubongo seeks to strengthen its ability to measure the effectiveness of both existing and future shows more coherently and holistically across established and emerging markets through a more integrated and standardized evidence framework.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">This requires:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(29, 28, 29); font-size: 10pt\">validating and refining the effectiveness of the MEL Repositioning Plan in driving a structured and consolidated impact narrative;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(29, 28, 29); font-size: 10pt\">developing a detailed roadmap and proposed budget for the adaptation, development, and validation of STEM assessment tools;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(29, 28, 29); font-size: 10pt\">and developing a detailed roadmap and proposed budget for the development, piloting, and validation of the Learning Powerhouse framework, including its individual domains and composite index.<br><br></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 175, 239); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Goal and specific objectives </span></li>\n</ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">To support Ubongo in strengthening and operationalizing a coherent, scalable, and evidence-driven MEL and research systems architecture that improves how the organization measures, validates, and communicates the impact of its educational content across products, countries, and learning domains.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Objective 1: Review, critique and strengthen the MEL Repositioning Framework</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">To review, refine, and operationalize Ubongo’s MEL Repositioning Plan to ensure it provides:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">a coherent and consolidated impact narrative,</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">alignment with Ubongo’s Theory of Change,</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">and a scalable evidence architecture across products and markets.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Objective 2: Develop a STEM Assessment Development and Validation Roadmap</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">To develop a detailed strategic roadmap and proposed budget for the adaptation, development, piloting, and validation of contextualized STEM assessment tools aligned to Ubongo’s educational content and learning objectives.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Objective 3: Develop the Learning Powerhouse Framework and Validation Roadmap</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">To develop a practical roadmap and proposed budget for the development, piloting, and validation of the Learning Powerhouse framework, including:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Executive Function (EF),</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Confidence in Learning,</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Curiosity and Motivation,</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">and the consolidated composite Learning Powerhouse Index.</span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><br><br></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 175, 239); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Tasks, deliverables and timelines</span></li>\n</ol>\n\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Objective</span></p>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Task</span></p>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Deliverable</span></p>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Due Date</span></p>\n\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">MEL Repositioning Validation</span></p>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Review and comment on Ubongo’s MEL Repositioning Framework, Theory of Change alignment, evidence narrative, and measurement architecture to strengthen a coherent and consolidated impact story across products and markets.</span></p>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">MEL Repositioning Advisory Memo with strategic recommendations and validated evidence architecture framework</span></p>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Mid  June 2026</span></p>\n\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">STEM Measurement Roadmap</span></p>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Develop a detailed roadmap for the adaptation, development, piloting, and validation of contextualized STEM assessment tools aligned to Ubongo content and curriculum progression, including proposed implementation phases and budget.</span></p>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">STEM Assessment Development and Validation Roadmap including phased implementation plan and proposed budget</span></p>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Mid June </span></p>\n\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Learning Powerhouse Domains and Framework Development</span></p>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Develop a practical roadmap for the development, piloting, and validation of the Learning Powerhouse framework, including Executive Function (EF), Confidence in Learning and Curiosity. This includes a plan for the composite Learning Powerhouse Index.</span></p>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Learning Powerhouse Development and Validation Roadmap including proposed domains, piloting strategy, validation phases, and budget</span></p>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">End of June 2026</span></p>\n\n\n\n\n<p><br></p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 175, 239); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Proposed Payment Plan</span></li>\n</ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The proposed payment plan is </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">20% upon signing of contract.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">40% upon submission of draft advisory memo and tools development plan </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">40% upon delivery of final advisory memo and tools development plan</span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><br><br></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 175, 239); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Location </span><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 175, 239); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><br></span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The consultancy will primarily be conducted virtually, with periodic strategic meetings and technical review sessions.<br><br></span></li>\n</ol>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 175, 239); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Coordination</span></li>\n</ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">This consultancy will be managed by the Chief Program Officer (CPO) and the MEL Manager.<br><br></span></p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 175, 239); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Management and Reporting</span></li>\n</ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The consultant will report to the Chief Program Officer and will also work closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager. Ubongo will:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Provide strategic direction and institutional oversight throughout the consultancy period.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Share relevant MEL frameworks, research reports, strategic documents, and internal working materials.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Facilitate coordination with relevant internal teams and leadership.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Provide timely feedback on draft deliverables and recommendations.<br><br></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 175, 239); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">9. Required Qualifications</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The consultant should possess the following qualifications and expertise:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">PhD or equivalent qualification in Education, Psychology, Learning Sciences, MEL, or related field.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Minimum 10 years’ experience in educational research, learning assessment, MEL systems, or impact evaluation.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Expertise in areas such as EF, SEL, competency-based learning, psychometrics, or child development.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Strong understanding of experimental and mixed-methods research approaches.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Familiarity with tools such as EGRA, EGMA, TIMSS, IDELA, or related assessment frameworks.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Experience working with universities, donors, research institutions, and African education contexts.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Experience in educational media or edutainment is an added advantage.<br><br></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">10. Duration and Location</span><span style=\"color: rgb(74, 134, 231); font-size: 10pt\"><br></span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"> The consultancy is expected to run for 20 days in June 2026 <br><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">11. Reporting and Coordination</span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\"><br></span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Reports to: Chief Program Officer (CPO). Working closely with Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Team, Education &amp; Research Team, Curriculum Team Product and Content Teams and Senior Leadership Team (where required)<br><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">12. 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