Job description

About 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 Background

WTI 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 Consultancy

WTI 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 Work

The consultant will:

• Review key project documents (proposals, reports, curricula, and MEL frameworks)

• Observe WTI-led English language classes

• Conduct school visits to assess how teachers apply acquired skills in classrooms

• Evaluate improvements in teacher proficiency and pedagogical practices

• Assess evidence of student learning improvements

• Engage key stakeholders (teachers, headteachers, students, WTI staff, Ministry representatives)

• Identify implementation challenges and bottlenecks

• Provide practical, evidence-based recommendations for programme improvement and scale-up

Deliverables

• Inception Note (methodology and workplan)

• Draft MEL Report with preliminary findings

• Final MEL Report including:

  • Assessment of performance against objectives

  • Key findings on outcomes and impact

  • Challenges and lessons learned

  • Clear, actionable recommendations

Skills and qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in education, with strong MEL expertise

• Proven experience conducting similar evaluations or consultancy assignments

• Master’s degree in Education, International Development, or related field

• Strong understanding of the Somaliland education context

• Experience in teacher training and/or language education is an asset

• Demonstrated ability in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis

• Excellent report writing and communication skills

Reporting

The consultant will report to the WTI Programme Coordinator (Somaliland) and work closely with the education team.

How to apply

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• CV

• Brief technical proposal (approach and methodology)

• Financial proposal (daily rate)

• Examples of previous similar work

Applications should be sent to: [email protected] with the subject line:
“MEL Consultant – Somaliland”