Graduate Student to Support EE4A

Background

Education Evidence for Action (EE4A) network has been central in creating the space and connecting policy stakeholders to and with non-state actors. The philosophy of the network is embedded in collaborative efforts rather than a siloed approach to impact. Composed of civil society, academics and the Ministry of Education, EE4A was established in 2015 as an initiative
that connects evidence producers and users in education, to share and apply research evidence to inform policy and practice. The network fosters this aspiration in two main ways: Biennial conferences and evidence synthesis, as well as advocacy on key priority areas resonating with the theme of the preceding event and co-identified. EE4A has held five biennial conferences and taken advantage of policy windows to contribute to evidence-informed discourses in the education sector in Kenya.

This year the consortium is having the sixth biennial conference which will be co hosted by the Educations Deans Forum Kenya (EDF-K). EDF-K is a consortium of all the Deans of the Schools of Education in both public and private universities in Kenya. The goal of the Forum is to facilitate dialogue on matters of common concern in the delivery of teacher education and to bring to the attention of policymakers and practitioners the emerging issues about teacher education

To ensure efficient planning of the conference, EE4A is seeking a master’s student in the education field to support the coordination of the conference.

Objectives of the Consultancy

The key objective of this consultancy is:

• To support the coordination of the conference, pre and post.

Scope of Work

The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Coordination of the EE4A planning and the secretariat.
2. Supporting committees and pre-conference organizers in their assigned activities.
3. Organizing meetings, taking minutes, and following through on action points – as agreed during meetings.
4. Managing communication – as the focal person for EE4A in line with Zizi Afrique SOPs.
5. Sourcing service providers where necessary and making necessary bookings.
6. Supporting the University of Embu planning committee and ensuring that various activities are followed through and acted on time.
7. Managing the list of participants and confirmations.
8. Supporting technical aspects based on the interests – e.g., reviewing abstracts, writing where and when necessary.
9. Tracking budget commitments and expenditures.
10. Making necessary requisitions and budgets supported by the respective offices.
11. Knowledge management – of the products and activities emanating from the planning of EE4A – including minutes, products, reports, budgets etc.
12. Conduct background research on foundational learning in specific areas
13. Branding of the event.
14. Any other responsibilities as may be assigned

Consultant Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate should meet the following qualifications:

• A master’s student in education related fields or any other social science
• Strong research skills
• Experience in coordination of events
• Willingness to learn
• Strong analytical skills
• Familiarity with educational data and policy frameworks is an added advantage.
• Strong communication and training skills

Reporting & Oversight
The consultant will report to EE4A Secretariat, with regular progress check-ins as per the agreed work plan.

Duration & Timeline

Deadline of Application is 29th March 2025
The consultancy is expected to start from 1st April to 30th September 2025.