Recruitment of Education and Research Specialist to support the Learning and Evidence Agenda for Regional Collaboration in Eastern and Southern Africa (LEARN-ESA) (P516274)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST EDUCATION AND RESEARCH Specialist (CONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION) Country Ghana Project Title Learning and Evidence Agenda for Regional Collaboration in Eastern and Southern Africa (LEARN-ESA) GRANT No . E7330TD Project ID No . P516274 Assignment Title Education and Learning Specialist The Association of African Universities has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Learning and Evidence Agenda for Regional Collaboration in Eastern and Southern Africa (LEARN-ESA) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for the engagement of an individual consultant as the Education and Research Specialist at the AAU Headquarters in Accra, Ghana. Roles and Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Director of Special Projects, the Education and Research Specialist will provide technical and academic leadership for the projects regional learning agenda and implementation research initiatives. The Specialist will manage relationships with regional research partners, research teams, and technical consultants, ensuring that all regional public goods and knowledge assets align seamlessly with country demands. Functionally, the Education and Research Specialist will serve as the core technical anchor for Component 1 and Component 2 execution, collaborating closely with the Policy Specialist, M&E Specialist, and country networks to translate empirical evidence into actionable, system-wide basic education policy reforms across the six participating member states (Angola, Comoros, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Malawi, and Mozambique). The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following link: https://repository.aau.org/index.php/s/znpMttR39r6bxWa The Association of African Universities now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Competency and Expertise Interested Consultants should provid