Consultant for Financial Sustainability for Migrant Learning Center

Save the Children International
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2973
19 Mar 2018
01 April 2018

Consultancy Description

This consultancy falls under the objective of promoting access to education services and specifically looks at the challenge of closure of MLCs in Mae Sot due to financial gaps. The overarching goal is to enhance the financial sustainability of participating MLCs and have a workable model that may contribute toward addressing the current funding gaps.

The expected outcomes are:

Participating MLCs implement a business plan which contributes toward reducing MLC funding gaps and enhances the financial self-sustainability of the MLC.
MLC staff, PTA members, students and local community members gain increased capacity in entrepreneurship, financial literacy and management skills, and business operation.

Objectives and Deliverables

The consultant will deliver on the following objectives:

Objectives 1) MLC’s directly participating in the project have a clear and achievable plan to become financially sustainable, and MLC leaders participating in the project have a clear understanding of various funding sources, models, and options to increase their financial sustainability. 2) A guidance package including practical tools is available for other MLC’s to use for planning financial sustainability. 3) Participants in the project have developed strengthened financial planning skills 4) The project may also increase participants’ income generation/livelihood skills if income generation projects are identified as the preferred and viable way to achieve the overarching financial sustainability goal. 5) Specific actions taken to adapt/harmonize the program so it meets the needs of girls and boys in an equitable manner.		Key Actions · Detailed Work Plan · Open call for proposals inclusive of all MLCs in Mae Sot · Transparent selection process in partnership with SCI Thailand and the Migrant Education Coordination Center (MECC) · Consultative program design with local stakeholders · Mapping and feasibility study of potential financial sustainability approaches · Business plan highlights inclusion (gender, people with disabilities, child participation) · Tailored toolkit for implementing the business plan · Regular on-going support and follow up for each MLC
Key Deliverables
Specific Deliverables	Timeframe		Remarks
Work plan	· Within the first two weeks of confirming the contract		Stakeholder mapping, consultation with SCI Thailand staff
Monthly updates	· throughout		One-page progress updates during the implementation of business plans
Develop flyer for MLCs to apply to participate in the program	· To be distributed in May		In relevant languages
Monitoring and evaluation plan to capture results linking with the over-arching goal	· Within the first month of confirming the contract		Disaggregated by gender and children with disabilities/people with disabilities
Organize a series of peer learning sessions for MLCs and local stakeholders	· Throughout/TBD
Plan to ensure child safeguarding and safety of participating MLCs	· Within the first month of confirming the contract
Action plan to adapt/harmonize the program to ensure gender equality	· Within the first month of confirming the contract		Particularly related to equal participation of male and female students
Lead on selection of MLCs in partnership with SCI Thailand and MECC	· June		Following agreed criteria for selection; Pre-visit questionnaire completed for chosen MLCs;
Participatory training for at least five (5) MLCs	· TBD		Include evaluation and stakeholder mapping for at least five (5) MLCs
Results analysis for MLC seed fund selection	· TBD		Guidance document to select MLCs to receive the seed funding; Transparent selection process;
Internal audit	· throughout		Use and cost-efficiency of the seed funds
Financial sustainability and business planning training	· TBD		For MLCs selected to receive the seed funding and their associated partner CBOs or CSOs
On-going support to MLCs	· throughout
Presentation of preliminary findings to SCI Thailand	· Prior to submission of the final report
Final report submission and recommendations	· final month of the contract		Disaggregated by gender and children with disabilities/people with disabilities

Management

The consultant will report to the Expanding IMPACT Project Coordinator and work in close association with the Senior Education Specialist and the REACT Project Coordinator.

Time frame

April to 31 December 2018. There is potential to extend the contract.

Budget

The consultant is requested to submit the proposal and detailed budget with their application. The financial competitiveness of the fee will be considered in the selection process. Costs involved in the consultancy such as materials, travel, taxes, etc. should be included in the detailed budget. SCI Thailand expects an all-inclusive budget.

Qualifications

Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant area (e.g Economics, Livelihood, Finance, etc.)
Proven experience working with schools and communities, preferably related to action planning, income generation, aquaponics, agriculture, handicrafts, fair trade etc.
Proven experience of delivering workshops
Business or Marketing background
From Mae Sot or with strong understanding of this context
Fluent in Thai, Burmese and English
Keen interest in self-sustaining MLC’s or micro-finance
Reputation of professional conduct

Submissions for the consultancy

The submission must address the terms of reference and include:

Name and contact details of applicant
Resume of the lead consultant
A cover letter explaining the candidate’s interest and suitability
A draft summary proposal of the research scope, design, methods, and field implementation approach
A detailed quote in THB detailed quote in THB and USD.

Closing date for submissions: 1 April 2018

Please indicate in the subject as “Apply for Consultant for Financial Sustainability for Migrant Learning Center_(Name of candidate)”

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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