Project Description
The implementation of the Modernization of Secondary Education Project (hereinafter referred to as the Project) was initiated in 2018 by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
In 2022, following the reorganization of the Ministry of Education and Science under Presidential Decree No. 917 dated June 11, 2022, responsibility for implementing the Project was transferred to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The Project aims to improve the quality and equity of primary and secondary education, with a particular focus on rural and remote schools. It includes measures to strengthen teacher training, enhance teachers' professional development, and improve learning conditions.
Objective
The objective of these consulting services is to assess the Project's implementation and effectiveness through a comprehensive evaluation of its activities and their short- and medium-term outcomes, as well as to verify the achievement of the Project Development Objectives (PDOs) and intermediate results.
Tasks
1. Review the Project's objectives, scope of work, reports, Results Framework, and Theory of Change;
2. Develop a detailed Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Plan, evaluation methodology, and data collection plan, including a desk review of key strategic documents and the collection of quantitative and qualitative data, including surveys;
3. Evaluate the implementation of Project activities across two phases (2019–2022 and 2023 through Project completion), as well as the Project's overall performance, including timelines, budget, and resources. The evaluation criteria include the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of Project activities;
4. Monitor and evaluate the achievement of targets set out in the Results Framework. Verify the achievement of the Project Development Objectives (PDOs) and intermediate results by reviewing and analyzing progress reports on contracts completed and under implementation within the Project;
5. Document the Project's achievements, its impact on stakeholders and beneficiaries, challenges encountered, best practices, and lessons learned. This includes assessing how and to what extent the activities implemented under the Project contributed to the achievement of the PDOs;
6. Analyze the key factors influencing the Project's performance and sustainability;
7. Organize and conduct two workshops:
(1) an interim workshop to present and validate preliminary findings and obtain feedback from stakeholders; and
(2) a final roundtable workshop upon completion of the evaluation to present the M&E findings and recommendations.
