INEE Minimum Standards Integration in planning processes, South Sudan- Consultancy

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Background The Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE), UNICEF, and UNESCO have partnered on a joint initiative to support the uptake and application of the newly updated 2024 INEE Minimum Standards (INEE MS) in education planning processes. The INEE MS provide a globally recognized framework for delivering quality, safe, inclusive, and relevant education in emergency and crisis contexts. They are foundational for effective, rights-based education interventions from preparedness through response to recovery. This initiative aims to operationalize the INEE MS by equipping education sector stakeholders-including humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding actors-with contextualized guidance and practical tools for integrating the standards into national and subnational education planning documents and strategies, such as Transitional Education Plans (TEPs), Education Sector Plans (ESPs), Humanitarian Response Plans (HRPs), and others. This integration ultimately ensures education systems in crisis contexts become more resilient, effective, and equitable, creating pathways for sustainable development even amid emergencies. As part of a Proof of Concept project focused on the integration of the INEE MS into education planning, INEE is seeking to hire a consultant to provide technical support to stakeholders in South Sudan (Juba). The outcomes and learnings from this project will inform future replication and scale-up in other countries. Scope of Work The consultant will provide technical support and facilitation for the integration of the 2024 INEE Minimum Standards into education planning processes in South Sudan. This will include stakeholder engagement, training, contextualization of tools, and active support to ensure the standards are applied in real-time planning processes. The consultant will work closely with the INEE Minimum Standards Coordinator, and with country teams from UNICEF, UNESCO, and other key education stakeholders (such as the IASC Education Cluster) to ensure ownership, relevance, and sustainability of this initiative. ● IRC/INEE will not cover travel, accommodation, or equipment expenses to take up this consultancy. Deliverables Phase 1: Setting the Ground for the Project (Inception Phase) ● Task 1.1: Conduct a desk review and identify priority education planning processes (HRP, TEP, DRR policies, etc.) where the INEE MS can be integrated, aligned with national strategies and crisis contexts. ○ Deliverable: Project Roadmap Document (including entry points, partners, and timeline) ● Task 1.2: Organize and facilitate a launch workshop to present the project, introduce the 2024 INEE MS, and highlight their relevance to national planning processes. ○ Deliverable: One stakeholder workshop implemented, with participant feedback summary Phase 2: Development of Tools and Capacity Sharing ● Task 2.1: Facilitate capacity-building workshops for national and subnational education stakeholders, focusing on the practical application of the INEE MS and co-development of a localized user guide. ○ Deliverable: Two orientation and consultation workshops implemented, including training materials and attendance reports ● Task 2.2: Develop a user-friendly INEE MS Planning User Guide with country-specific tools (e.g., checklists, templates, step-by-step processes, and real-case scenarios). ○ Deliverable: Final draft of the INEE MS Planning User Guide (English version) Phase 3: Integration of INEE MS into Planning Processes: This phase ensures that the INEE MS are actively applied and embedded into relevant education planning documents and strategies. The consultant will support the practical application of the guide developed in Phase 2. ● Task 3.1: Facilitate targeted technical support sessions and consultations with education sector planning bodies (e.g., MoE, Education Cluster, TWGs) to integrate the INEE MS to selected national or sub-national planning documents ○ Deliverable: Minimum of 3 targeted technical engagement sessions held, with session reports documenting process, participation, and outcomes ● Task 3.2: Provide direct support during the drafting or revision of planning documents. This includes review