Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Consultancy RTI International is one of the world’s leading
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Scope of Work of
Consultant

Study Outline:

The
study will enquire into existing ECE capacity and the business/operational
models of ECE centers in Indonesia.  It will:·        
Estimate
the growth of this sector over the past 5 years and its likely expansion in the
near future. ·        
Assess
how the ECE ‘market’ is segmented (by income group, by geography, by education
of parents, by size of school, by investor categories, and by quality
outcomes).·        
Assess
constraints to growth and investment as well as constraints to the improvement
in educational quality and outcomes particularly for the lower income quintiles
of the population.   ·        
Identify
the more prominent ECE business/implementation models in use, such as: purely
philanthropic, purely commercial, parts of both; what are the targeted
population segments by various types of ECE providers, and assess the extent
that ECE franchises are viable in various parts of the Indonesian ECE market.·        
Estimate
the costs of various models of ECE provision and the ease of entry and exit
from this “business”.·        
Complete
a literature review of best practices and national strategies within Asia for
ECE and suggest appropriate measures for public policy in this field in Indonesia.
·        
Identify
innovative promotional solutions that could be supported by partners such as
DFAT, the World Bank or ADB as well as MoEC – paying particular attention to
need to ensure that all communities have access to affordable quality ECE
services

Next Steps:

·        
An
initial 8-10 day fact-finding mission of one international and two domestic
consultants will assist MoEC and DFAT to more precisely define the broad scope
of the proposed study and draft a comprehensive terms of reference for that
work.  This activity will take place in February 2016.·        
The
full study could then be commissioned to begin in April 2106.  Work Location: Jakarta,
Indonesia.  Any required local travel will be reimbursed to the
consultant. Timing: The consultant’s assignment is
anticipated to commence in February 2016. Evaluation: Applicants will be
evaluated based on academic background and relevant professional experience to
be demonstrated in: early childhood systems management; education service
provision models, particularly for early learning centers; survey design and
implementation; education financing.  Strong English language skills are
required. Interested candidates should send the following documentations: Resume
and Cover Letter. Please indicate the position you are applying for in the
email subject, and submit the application by 31 January 2016 to [email protected]. RTI values equal employment opportunities. Female candidates are
encouraged to apply.  Only short listed candidates will be contacted.