Evaluation of National Further Education and Training (FET) Learner Forum Report

Details

Job Type
Policy & Advocacy
Employer
AONTAS
Region
Dublin 6
Hours
Part-time
Position
Contract
Closes:
AONTAS, The National Advocates for Adult Learners

Evaluation of National Further Education and Training (FET) Learner Forum Report

This is a research based  to evaluate the processes and outcomes of the Forum between 2016 and 2025 to make recommendations for the development of the Forum.

The successful candidate will be required to:

  • Identify and document current stakeholder needs, wants and concerns from all relevant parties to the Forum, including learner councils and representatives, policy makers, FET providers, funders, advisory group members, and AONTAS staff.
  • Examine the Forum as a Learner Voice process at both regional and national levels.
  • Evaluate its effectiveness and impact in terms of advancing learner empowerment and improving FET services for current and future adult learners.
  • Examine changes in the Forum over its history, including developments related to Learner Voice, stakeholder relations, process, and report outputs.
  • Situate the Forum in the comparative context of international best practice with respect to Learner Voice in adult education and citizen participation initiatives.
  • Provide a summary overview of the history of the Forum in recognition of its upcoming 10-year anniversary.
  • State findings in a written report with actionable insights and recommendations.
Application Details

Application Requirements - Application should be sent via email to recruitment@aontas.com no later than 4pm, 7th of April, 2025.

Applications for this work must include:

  • Name of applicant, address and contact details. In the case of consortia, please assign one person as the principal contact / for organisations; please provide details on the organisation.
  • A statement outlining the understanding of the evaluation (max 1000 words)
  • Personnel involved – details of all personnel involved, including a CV that outlines their qualifications/experience.
  • Description of proposed reporting approach, methodology, and outline (See the suggested outline. Max. 1000 words)
  • Costs – detailed per day cost and any associated costs, including VAT.
  • Notification of any potential conflicts of interest
  • An up-to-date copy of the candidate’s Tax Clearance Certificate and relevant insurances.
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