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Background
Bixal Solutions Inc. is the prime contractor for the USAID Nepal Learning for Development Activity. The Learning for Development Activity is currently conducting the baseline for a 5-year impact evaluation of the USAID Equity and Inclusion in Education Activity. Working with the Government of Nepal Ministry of Education (Educational Research Office), Learning for Development will create, administer, and analyze a Grade 8 Student Learning Achievement Assessment in Mathematics and Nepali Language. The baseline will also collect KAP surveys with students, parents, and school-level respondents, in addition to key informant interviews and other qualitative data. All quantitative data will be collected at both intervention Cohort A schools and a comparison group. The student assessment will be based on the National Assessment of Student Achievement. A separate consultancy was issued for a statistician to help withsampling design and data analysis planning.
Task
The Psychometrician will work with the Impact Evaluation Baseline team and the Government of Nepal to provide guidance, technical leadership, and technical oversight for the Student Achievement Assessment development, including piloting, item equating, data collection, and data analysis.
Level of Effort and Timeline
The level of effort is anticipated to be ~ 100 Hours
Please note that candidates selected may undergo a background investigation and, if applicable, meet eligibility requirements for suitability.
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