Scope of Work External Collaborator
Training Module Consultant KREASI Teacher Professional Development (Module I: Literacy)
Duration: 16 February 15 May 2026
Location:Jakarta
Background
Kolaborasi untuk Edukasi Anak Indonesia (KREASI) or Collaboration for the Education of Indonesian Children is a programme designed to accelerate the improvement of literacy numeracy and character education for Indonesian preschool and primary school students in 8 districts across 4 provinces in Indonesia. The program has been developed together with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE) Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) National Development Planning Agency through Save the Children with partners in the collaborative consortium Mitra Pendidikan Indonesia (MPI). KREASI is funded by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) through the Multiplier Grant allocated for Indonesia.
KREASI is managed by Save the Children and implemented by seven local implementing partners in the following districts:
Objectives of the Assignment
This consultancy will support the KREASI team to develop Module 1 of an integrated Teacher Professional Development (TPD) training package which will emphasize teaching literacy for Grade 1-3 students.
The syllabus for the TPD training is attached as Annex 1. Links to required reference materials (mostly in English) have been provided and final technical content will be subject to the review and approval of Save the Children.
Details of the deliverables for this assignment are as follows:
Deliverable 1 TPD Training Module 1 | The consultant will develop a Module to be used by District Trainers to lead a four-day training for Grade 1-3 teachers with a focus on literacy. Components of the Module will include:
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Deliverable 2 TPD TOT Training Module 1 | The External Collaborator will develop a Module to be used by Master Trainers to lead a five-day training-of-trainers for District Trainers of the TPD Module I. Components will include:
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Deliverable 3 - Co-lead five-day TOT in Jakarta | The External Collaborator will co-lead a five-day TOT of Master Trainers for the TPD Training package in Jakarta from 13-17 April 2026 |
Deliverable 4 Final report | A final report (2 pages) will summarize the deliverables and present consultant recommendations for the TPD teacher training program. |
Please note the following:
Scope of Work
The External Collaborator is expected to perform the following key tasks:
Finalize training content reflecting the syllabus (Annex 1)
TPD Module 1 Development
Develop the TPD Module 1 in Indonesian language applying adult learning principles and written in the required format (Annex 3)
Each session will have learning objectives key concepts and a detailed session plan.
Sessions must be designed to present content in an interactive manner using methods such as case study discussions practice and simulations.
External Collaborator will develop any needed PowerPoint slides for all sessions
Handouts will include materials such as (1) classroom observation tools (2) formative and summative assessment tools (3) Classroom-ready materials (lesson plans reading activities) etc. References in English and Bahasa will be provided by Save the Children.
TOT Module Development
Develop the TOT for Module 1 in Indonesian language applying adult learning principles and written in the required format (Annex 3).
The aim of the TOT Module is to ensure District Trainers have the knowledge and skills needed to implement the Module 1 TPD training for teachers in their district.
Content to train trainers in interactive training and facilitation skills will be provided by the External Collaborator (1/2 day).
Each session will have learning objectives key concepts and a detailed session plan and reference the TPD Module.
Develop any additional PowerPoint slides and handouts/worksheet needed for the TOT.
Co-facilitate Training of Master Trainers
With Save the Children Master Trainers co-facilitate five-day in-person TOT of Master Trainers in Jakarta.
Develop and implement method to gather feedback from Master Trainers about the training and their readiness / needs to train District Trainers.
Duration and Duty Station
Duration: 16 February 2026 15 May 2026
Estimated Level of Effort: 44 days
Duty Station: Jakarta
Travel is not anticipated for this assignment
Required Qualifications and Experience
Save the Children is seeking an External Collaborator with an advanced degree and at least 810 years of experience in primary literacy instruction. Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in adult learning and interactive training methods. They will have led the design and delivery of Training of Trainer programs and led the development of training packages grounded in evidence-based pedagogy.
Specific qualifications we are seeking include:
Advanced degree (MA or PhD) in Education Literacy Applied Linguistics Education Psychology or a field related to curriculum and instruction.
Technical Proficiency in (1) Evidence-based literacy instruction (e.g. phonics vocabulary development reading comprehension and fluency writing development) (2) Differentiated instruction for early and struggling readers (3) Use of formative assessment and diagnostic reading tools and (4) Inclusive literacy pedagogy (learning differences multilingual learners disability inclusion).
Proven experience in design and delivery of Training of Trainers (ToT) programs ideally for primary school teachers and teacher trainers.
Experience developing facilitator guides session plans observation tools and classroom-ready materials related to literacy.
Demonstrated abilities in adult learning facilitation coaching and mentoring model teaching practices and observationfeedback cycles
Demonstrated commitment to gender-responsive pedagogy inclusive education and culturally relevant teaching practices
Candidates who have lead TOT or teacher training in low-resource settings for teachers of students of mixed-language proficiency and with limited classroom materials/textbooks is preferred.
Knowledge of Indonesias National curriculum and standards is required.
Proficiency in English and fluency in Indonesian is required.
Strong writing skills.
Proficiency in MS Word Powerpoint and use of Google drive for document management.
Note:
The EC may propose additional team members for specific expertise and/or project roles as needed to meet on-time delivery of the Deliverables. These team members role qualifications and LOE should be explained in the proposal.
Confidentiality and Ownership
All materials reports and data collected or produced during this assignment will remain the property of Save the Children Indonesia. The EC may not reproduce distribute or share such materials without prior written consent.
Ethical and Organizational Policies
The External Collaborator must adhere to the following organizational policies and standards of Save the Children:
Child Safeguarding Policy
Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy
Code of Conduct
Data Protection and Confidentiality Policy
Safety and Security Procedures
A signed declaration of compliance with the above policies must be submitted prior to contract commencement.
Application requirements
Interested individuals should submit an application with the following materials:
Proposal outlining (1) consultant experience and qualifications with reference to the required qualifications above as well as the materials provided in the syllabus (2) proposed timeframe referencing the due dates in the SOW to complete this assignment (3) budget/cost. Please see Annex 4 for a template.
CV with at least 2 references listed
Example of a training package consultant was an author/co-author of
If additional team members are needed for specific expertise and/or project roles to meet on-time delivery of the Deliverables the qualifications role and CVs of these individuals should be included in the application.
Applications can be in Indonesian or English language.
Short-listed candidates will be invited to a one-hour interview the week of 9 February and should be prepared to discuss the assignment having reviewed the materials linked in Annex 3.
Save the Children and the consultant will negotiate terms of the contract with a target to have a signed contract by 13 February 2026.
To access a soft copy of the Scope of Work and Annexes please refer to the following link: Experience:
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