Consultancy: Cost & Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (Education Programs)

World Change Starts with Educated Children® IMPORTANT: All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located. Room to Read is not able to provide sponsorship. Consultancy: Cost & Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (Education Programs) Remote ~120 days over 6 months The full TOR will be sent to qualified applicants. Room to Read is seeking a senior consultant to design a portfolio-wide cost and cost-effectiveness framework and an RCT-based cost-effectiveness study for our literacy programs. This is a focused, technical role centered on applied analysis that informs decisions. Study implementation is not included but may follow as a contract extension Deliverables Build a standardized cost analysis framework across programs and countries Assess alignment between cost data and program outcomes Define cost allocation and comparability rules (e.g., cost per beneficiary, cost per outcome) Design a cost-effectiveness study, including: Study design and unit of randomization Outcome measures and power/sample size Costing methodology and analytical approach Deliver a full study protocol and implementation roadmap

Qualifications

Direct experience with cost-effectiveness analysis in education programs (LMICs) Experience designing and leading RCTs or experimental evaluations Ability to connect cost data to program outcomes in a defensible way Track record producing clear, decision-useful outputs Experience working across research, program, and finance teams Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English Minimum Requirement (please read before applying) You must meet both of the following: Led or co-led at least one RCT or experimental evaluation (design phase or beyond) Conducted cost-effectiveness or cost analysis for an education program Applicants without this experience will not be considered.

How to Apply

Please submit all of the following: 1) Technical Proposal (max 10 pages) Understanding of the assignment Technical approach and methodology Workplan and level of effort Relevant experience Team structure (if applicable) 2) Cost Proposal Daily rate(s) Level of effort by component Total budget Key assumptions 3) Supporting Documents CV(s) Examples of relevant work (cost analysis, cost-effectiveness, RCT design) Child Protection Principles Room to Read is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation Room to Read has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation. All children have the right to be free from abuse and exploitation, including neglect, maltreatment, and physical, mental or sexual violence, injury or abuse. All children should be treated with respect and dignity. The well-being of the child is Room to Read’s first priority when dealing with all identified or suspected cases of child abuse. Room to Read shall integrate child protection into all its organizational strategies, structures and work practices. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Principles Room to Read Representatives must create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and sexual abuse. Room to Read has zero tolerance for adult sexual exploitation and abuse. Sexual exploitation and abuse are serious violations of fundamental human rights and will not be accepted or tolerated. All adults should be treated with respect and dignity. Room to Read implements a survivor-centered approach, putting the survivor’s rights and dignity at the forefront. Survivors referred to available professional assistance (e.g. mental health counselling), upon consent. Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. Read is a child-safe organization; all personnel must adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy, Child Protection Code of Conduct and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy. About Room to Read: Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn and grow – creating lasting change. Through our Literacy Portfolio, we train and coach teachers of the early grades in literacy instruction; create and publish quality books and curricular materials in local languages; and establish children’s libraries filled with diverse children’s books that can be enjoyed at school and home. Our Gender Equality Portfolio supports adolescents, particularly girls, in developing life skills that promote gender equality, helping them to pursue lifelong learning and make informed decisions. We support young people of all genders to overcome gender biases and build the knowledge and skills to create a gender-equal world. Room to Read collaborates with local communities, partner organizations, publishers, and governments to test and implement innovative models that can be integrated into the education system to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. To date, Room to Read has benefited more than 50 million children in 28 countries. Learn more at www.roomtoread.org. Apply To This Job