External Evaluation Partner for the Baseline Study

• Conduct a 12-week baseline study for the Hatua-Kwa-Hatua – Mlezi na Mwana project across Kilifi, Kwale and Mombasa counties, collecting policy-relevant evidence on early childhood development status to inform quality ECD programming
• Lead the design and implementation of a rigorous, ethically sound evaluation methodology that establishes robust benchmark indicators and guides adaptive management throughout the 36-month project cycle
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to document current ECD system status, identify key findings and develop actionable recommendations for programme improvement and policy engagement
• Coordinate closely with Madrasa Early Childhood Programme–Kenya and the Technical Reference Group to ensure methodological integrity, stakeholder engagement and evidence that is both technically sound and practically meaningful
• Deliver a comprehensive baseline report with established target indicators, realistic project outcomes and clear documentation to support objective performance measurement and future impact evaluation

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