Objective of the Learning Assessment
AKF is seeking to partner with a consultant to develop a holistic methodology and tools for assessment for learning, for the out of school cohort. These assessments will be conducted at the start and the end of the year, these assessments will inform the design process and provide the teacher with an accurate baseline-endline of their students’ learning to determine the impact of their innovation.

Scope of work
The partner consultant or organisation will collaborate with the AKF Education team, namely the Regional Assessment Coordinator, the Regional Education and ECD Advisor, and the National Schools2030 Coordinator and Global Assessment Partner, to develop and review of items for use in formative assessments, develop test specification and construction of operational and field tests among out of school children (15-year-old). Specifically, the consultant will:
Develop an assessment framework
Apply best practices in item development and test development, involvement in standard interpretation and appropriate aliment determinations
Lead item writing and item data review meetings and provide content expertise in those meetings as necessary.
Provide technical expertise in defining the learning domains and competences (both academic and non-academic domains) for the out of school cohort.
Develop and conduct item development workshops for 5 learning domains, both academic and non-academic domains for out of school children
Field-test the items and refine them where necessary
Ensure that the items develop are of high quality.
Classify items according to pre-specified content dimensions.
Ensure accuracy of item content, keying, and item validations.
Expected Deliverables
An assessment framework that details the course of action and test specification
Defined domains and competences that will be assessed
High Quality Holistic Assessment for Learning tools for out of school cohort (15-year-olds)
Pre-pilot and pilot the tools
Draft and share the pre-pilot and pilot reports and make necessary recommendations based on the data from filed testing

Deliverable Days
Contract signing – 16th June 2022
Defining domains and competences to be measured (1) day
Item construction (15) days and submission of 1st draft
Incorporation of inputs from AKF team and Partners (2 days)
Pre-piloting preparations and training (2) days
Data cleaning and pre-pilot report writing for pre-pilot (4)
Submission of the pre-pilot report (1) day
In cooperation of inputs based on the data from the pre-pilot
Piloting tools preparations and training (2 days)
Data analysis & reporting, and submission of 2nd draft (2) days
Presentation of findings (1) day
Assignment duration
The deliverables should be completed within 4 months from the date of signing This contract can be extended based on performance and mutual agreement by both parties.

Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in Education
At least 4 years of experience in teaching / working with out of school’s children
Position requires skills in developing life skills assessment in out for school cohorts
Experience in item development, life skills assessment is preferred
General knowledge of test development including processing, scoring, and reporting on student learning assessment is preferred.
Must have outstanding written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in teams
Ability to work independently in a timely and organized manner.
Ability to engage with various stakeholders in open dialogue and value diverse opinions with maturity and tact, proven diplomacy, and cultural sensitivity.
Willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
Proficiency in Windows MS Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Criteria for selection

All submissions will be assessed on the following criteria:
Technical proposal 40%
Technical experience 30%
Value for Money 30%

How to apply
Consultants interested in this unique opportunity with AKF should submit their application documents (inclusive of the application letter, financial and technical proposal) by email to: akf.uganda@akdn.org by 4:30pm on 5th August 2022