School Education Quality Assurance Program

Vietnam, 2012–2014

Sector: Education

Partners: Ministry of Education and Training, World Bank, UK Department for International Development, Belgian Development Agency

Project summary: Piloting and refinement of policy options for transition from half-day to full-day schooling, focusing on ethnic minorities and children in remote and rural areas

Position: Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) adviser

Activities

• developed research frameworks for assessing program impact and effectiveness
• developed processes and instruments for monitoring the quality of in-service teacher training
• developed a training effectiveness index and data collection mechanisms
• led the further development of the program’s Logical Framework matrix, M&E framework (at school, district and province levels) and M&E plan
• assisted in the review of the program reporting system and implementation of the M&E plan
• developed research proposals and terms of reference for supplementary policy and evaluation studies
• supported the development and implementation of an early-grade reading assessment (EGRA), including technical advice on research questions, approach and methodology, and sampling
• analysed M&E data and information and developed six-monthly reports on results, changes in indicators, and progress toward objectives
• designed and delivered M&E training for program staff and for education administrators at national, provincial and district levels