ECD Policy Consultant: National ECD Action Plan & Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) framework

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES) Republic of the Marshall Islands Early Children Development II Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: IDA-E0320 Assignment Title : International Consultant : National ECD Action Plan & Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) framework Reference No .: MH-ECD PMO-564509-CS-INDV The Government is seeking to hire an International Consultant: National ECD Action Plan & Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) framework to assist the Early Childhood Development project (ECD) and GRMI efforts in translating policy into a strategic time-bound measureable Action Plan and update the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan. The ECD Policy consultant will be responsible to review in-depth the existing draft Action Plan for each Strategic Priority under the national ECD policy and other relevant documents. The consultant will also Conduct consultation with all relevant government ministries and agencies responsible for implementing the activities and achieving results under each strategic priority, including development partners supporting the government ministries/agencies with technical assistance and/or financing for the ECD related outcome areas. Additionally, the consultant will propose modification and enhancement to the specific objectives, actions to be taken and targets to be achieved within each priority area, including who is responsible, timeline, and resources needed. Incorporate into the Action Plan salient developments in the country context, in terms of government policies and programs relevant to the ECD agenda. Consider to include in the Action Plan, where relevant, key national priorities and global agenda which might not have been adequately reflected in current draft, such as Climate Change, Nuclear Legacy, Social-emotional (Mental) well-being, and economic empowerment. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) can be found at: hr.rmi.ecd@gmail.com The Office of the Chief Secretary now invites eligible in