Call for Proposals
Consultancy: Cost & Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (Education Programs)
Remote ~120 days over 6 months
The full TOR can be found here: Cost Analysis_Terms of Reference_final.docx
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 to
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)