The right to basic education is a fundamental human right recognized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) and in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), which was ratified by Nigeria in 1991. Education makes it possible for individuals to access other human rights. The Education sector in Nigeria faces numerous challenges such as inadequate funding and lack of transparency and accountability in the sector.
In addressing this issue, YouthHubAfrica (Anchor) and 4 cluster member organizations (Bridge Connect Africa Initiative (Bridge Connect), Development & Integrity Intervention Goal Foundation (DIG), Kayode Alabi Leadership and Career Initiative, Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) are implementing a project “Accountability for Good Governance in Education (AGGE)” with the support of the USAID-supported Palladium SCALE intervention. This project focuses on enhancing good governance in the education sector through transparency and accountability in the work plan of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), the disbursement and implementation of the UBEC funds in Kwara, Kano, Ebonyi, Kebbi and the FCT.
The social value of this project is influencing increased financing for primary and secondary education and enhancing transparency and accountability in the UBE fund disbursement and use, through stakeholder engagement and advocacy.
In this light, YouthHubAfrica invites interested persons to apply as a Consultant to conduct a desk review, budget analysis on the UBE Act and procedures at the State Universal Basic Education Board.
The findings from the report will be used as a resource to sensitize and engage with key stakeholders to help influence the Government at the National level to increase budgetary allocations for primary and secondary education by 3%, facilitate the institutionalization of citizens’ participation and engagement in the SUBEB processes in 5 states, advocate for targeted states to increase budgetary allocation to education at primary and secondary levels including the timely release of UBE counterpart funding.
Scope of Work
- Carry out a desk review, budget and procedural analysis of the UBE funds as received by SUBEB, and level of budget implementation on education in the five (5) selected states.
- From the findings, a report will be developed on the performance of states in accessing the UBE Fund and how the funds were utilized across the 5 targeted states.
Key Deliverables
- Develop a report detailing the level of funding for SUBEB, the need to scale up funding and how this will impact the selected states’ educational sector.
- Develop a fact sheet on the performance of states in accessing the UBE Fund and how the funds were utilized.
Duration of Work: 20 Working Days
Qualification:
- Over 10 years of experience working in the public education sector and its relevant government ministry, department and/or agency.
- Bachelor in Education (or any field related). Masters will be an added advantage.
- Proficiency in writing.
- Advanced knowledge of Nigeria’s political, educational sector and education financing.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, remain flexible to a changing environment, and make decisions independently.
- Previous experience in handling similar consultancy or tasks.
Interested candidates should send a CV related to this application to apply@youthhubafrica.org with “ Consultant: State Universal Basic Education Board” as the subject.
DEADLINE: March 25, 2022