Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Consultant

Terms of Reference (TOR): Monitoring, Evaluation,and Learning (MEL) ConsultantLocation:Hargeisa, SomalilandDuration:10 working daysStart Date: May 2026About Windle Trust International (WTI)Windle Trust International (WTI) is an education-focused organisation working across Somaliland, Sudan, South Sudan, and the United Kingdom. WTI partners with governments and institutions to improve access to quality education through programmes in teacher training, English language development, education in emergencies, and vocational training.Assignment BackgroundWTI is implementing two English language programmes targeting public primary school teachers in Hargeisa, namely English for Educators and Supporting English at the Primary Level.Both programmes were launched in May 2025 in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Science and will run for 16 months, delivering four hours of English instruction weekly to public primary teachers.The programmes aim to improve teachers’ English proficiency to strengthen classroom delivery and enhance student learning outcomes. This responds to a broader systemic challenge: while English is the medium of instruction in secondary and higher education, many students transition with limited English proficiency due to gaps at the primary level.Purpose of the ConsultancyWTI seeks a qualified MEL Consultant to assess the effectiveness, outcomes, and impact of the two programmes. The consultant will evaluate whether project objectives have been achieved and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen programme quality, scalability, and sustainability.Scope of WorkThe consultant will:Review key project documents (proposals, reports, curricula, and MEL frameworks)Observe WTI-led English language classesConduct school visits to assess how teachers apply acquired skills in classroomsEvaluate improvements in teacher proficiency and pedagogical practicesAssess evidence of student learning improvementsEngage key stakeholders (teachers, headteachers, students, WTI staff, Ministry representatives)Identify implementation challenges and bottlenecksProvide practical, evidence-based recommendations for programme improvement and scale-upDeliverablesInception Note (methodology and workplan)Draft MEL Report with preliminary findingsFinal MEL Report including:Assessment of performance against objectivesKey findings on outcomes and impactChallenges and lessons learnedClear, actionable recommendations

Terms of Reference (TOR): Monitoring, Evaluation,and Learning (MEL) ConsultantLocation:Hargeisa, SomalilandDuration:10 working daysStart Date: May 2026About Windle Trust International (WTI)Windle Trust International (WTI) is an education-focused organisation working across Somaliland, Sudan, South Sudan, and the United Kingdom. WTI partners with governments and institutions to improve access to quality education through programmes in teacher training, English language development, education in emergencies, and vocational training.Assignment BackgroundWTI is implementing two English language programmes targeting public primary school teachers in Hargeisa, namely English for Educators and Supporting English at the Primary Level.Both programmes were launched in May 2025 in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Science and will run for 16 months, delivering four hours of English instruction weekly to public primary teachers.The programmes aim to improve teachers’ English proficiency to strengthen classroom delivery and enhance student learning outcomes. This responds to a broader systemic challenge: while English is the medium of instruction in secondary and higher education, many students transition with limited English proficiency due to gaps at the primary level.Purpose of the ConsultancyWTI seeks a qualified MEL Consultant to assess the effectiveness, outcomes, and impact of the two programmes. The consultant will evaluate whether project objectives have been achieved and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen programme quality, scalability, and sustainability.Scope of WorkThe consultant will:Review key project documents (proposals, reports, curricula, and MEL frameworks)Observe WTI-led English language classesConduct school visits to assess how teachers apply acquired skills in classroomsEvaluate improvements in teacher proficiency and pedagogical practicesAssess evidence of student learning improvementsEngage key stakeholders (teachers, headteachers, students, WTI staff, Ministry representatives)Identify implementation challenges and bottlenecksProvide practical, evidence-based recommendations for programme improvement and scale-upDeliverablesInception Note (methodology and workplan)Draft MEL Report with preliminary findingsFinal MEL Report including:Assessment of performance against objectivesKey findings on outcomes and impactChallenges and lessons learnedClear, actionable recommendations