Consultancy for the Provision of Digital Learning Content for Grade 4 to Grade 8

About ChildFund

ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works throughout Asia, Africa, and the Americas to connect children with what they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are. ChildFund International currently works with more than 21.1 million children and their family members in 23 countries throughout Asia, Africa, and the Americas. ChildFund’s Mission is to

• Help children who experience deprivation, exclusion, and vulnerability to build the capacity to improve their lives and become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change in their communities.
• Promote societies whose individuals and institutions participate in valuing, protecting, and advancing the worth and rights of children.
• Enrich the lives of donors through their connections with us.

ChildFund Kenya works through 11 Local Implementing Partners (LIPs) across 27 counties and does direct implementation in 2 program regions in Nairobi Metropolitan Program (NMP) and Western Community Children Program, reaching over 1.3m children and families experiencing various forms of deprivation, exclusion, and vulnerabilities. As per our Country’s strategic plan (2022-2026) our programming and advocacy priorities include: Child Protection, Strengthening Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Education, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation, Youth Engagement and Participation, Gender and Social Inclusion and Advocacy.

Overview of Elimu KiDijitali Project

Elimu KiDijitali, aims to improve the quality and accessibility of education through digital learning, it is a significant step forward in closing Kenya's educational digital gap. With the goal of preserving the educational spark and keeping it well-lit in classrooms across the country, this programme is poised to transform the traditional teaching landscape by integrating digital tools and online resources. Elimu KiDijitali is committed to providing learners with the tools they need to succeed in a world where technology is permeating. In today’s era, digital literacy has evolved from a benefit to a requirement in the education sector.

Elimu KiDijitali is established on the foundation for an inclusive and sustainable digital learning ecosystem through collaborations with nearby schools and communities, a joint initiative led by Child Fund and seeks advice from Ministry of Education. This project seeks to increase student learning, equip teachers with better techniques, and encourage community involvement in an effort to raise educational standards. By laying this digital groundwork now, the initiative hopes to create a future in which every Kenyan child, regardless of socioeconomic background, will be prepared to become a global citizen and be able to take advantage of the opportunities and challenges presented by the twenty-first century. The initiative, which primarily targets high-density communities in the Nairobi, Kikuyu, and Mitubiri regions, aims to strengthen child protection protocols while improving the availability and quality of schooling. Elimu KiDijitali focuses its efforts on children aged 6 to 14 by working with a variety of stakeholders, such as carers, community support systems, educators, Child Protection Teams, and governmental organisations.

The project aims to have the following outcomes:

Outcome 1: School communities have improved digital learning environments.

Outcome 2: Learners have increased access to quality digital learning education services.

Outcome 3: Improved legal and policy environments in favour of digital learning

The Assignment

ChildFund Kenya intends to procure innovative digital learning content that is aligned with the Kenya Institute Curriculum Development (KICD) curriculum for the CBC program and is designed to enhance the learning experience for learners in grades 4 through 8.

Scope of Work

The contracted vendor(s) will be responsible for:

Providing a one-off digital learning content which has the following value preposition:

• Interactive eBooks MUST be HTML 5 files with images, audio, videos and auto marked assessments.
• Immersive audiobooks.
• Video Library with curriculum aligned videos.
• Educational games aligned with the curriculum. Should either be Unity or HTML based, focused on literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking.
• STEM simulations and virtual labs based on HTML technology.
• The platform should deliver all content offline.
• Provide and integrate content with a Classroom Management System (CMS) for effective content distribution, monitoring, and assessment.
• Offer digital learning pedagogy training and support to learners, educators, and administrators on utilizing the digital content and CMS effectively.
  • Conduct training for educators on the use of the content and CMS.
  • Provide digital learning teachers guides, manuals, schemes of work, lesson plans, worksheets, homework packs.
  • Conduct training on data protection and safeguarding for learners, educators, and administrators.

Note:

• The vendor should have a data plan offered by telecommunication companies to restrict unsafe sites for learners and only allow the whitelisted sites that offer learning content with the aim of enforcing child protection and safeguarding policy.

Vendor Qualifications

1. The vendor Must provide a company profile detailing an extensive experience in developing and providing digital educational content- attach copies of Curriculum Vitae for the content Developing Team.
2. Detailed description of the proposed digital learning content and CMS (if applicable).
3. Methodology for content development, integration, and implementation.
4. A clear plan for training and support.
5. Detailed Budget breakdown and pricing model.
6. Attach References from previous clients where the project was implemented successfully and are using the digital interactive content for education Purposes.
7. Must have Capability to support content integration with CMS platforms.
8. Must have a deep Understanding of the Kenyan educational curriculum and standards.
9. Must be Committed to support education in the targeted counties (low-resource settings).
10. Should have A clear plan for training and support.

Management and Coordination

The consultant will report to Senior Field Coordinator NMP and work closely with the Grants Acquisition & Management Team and the Project Officer Elimu KiDijitali.

Budget

The vendor must provide a Detailed Budget breakdown and pricing model for all the solutions to be offered. KiDigitali project

Application Procedure:

Interested organization should submit expression of interest (EOI) comprising these sections:

1. Capability Statement - State the organization experience delivering similar services in similar organizational and geographic settings. Detail the skills and experiences of key support staff related to the responsibilities of the assignment.
2. Content Demonstration – Upon receiving the quote the vendor should do a virtual or a one-on-one demonstration of the digital show case its value preposition.
3. Financial proposal – the vendor should give a detailed quote for the digital content and the training services including clear and cost-effective budget breakdown