Baseline Study (Consultant) 389 views

Key task

The assignment, as mentioned earlier, involves the preparation and implementation of the project Baseline study. The following specific tasks are to be carried out:

• Inception meeting with the LOCAL NGO and partners to confirm expectations of the Baseline process and common understanding of the ToR;
• Desk review of the project’s key documents including but not limited to – Project proposal and log frame, Other relevant monitoring data;
• In consultation with the LOCAL NGO and partners, develop first draft Baseline study methodology, tools, work plan and budget. This should include – For each objective/result and indicator, suggested data collection methods, tools and sampling strategy– distinguishing between different project target groups. Data collection tools, Field implementation plan, Approach, tools and templates for analysis and reporting, Data processing and analysis plan;
• Implement the Baseline study including quantitative and qualitative data collection, entry, analysis and quality control. All data must be disaggregated by gender and location;
• Submit first draft Baseline study report to the LOCAL NGO and partners for comments

Deliverables

• Draft soft copy of the inception report including survey tools and analytical framework;
• Soft and hard copy of the final inception report;
• E copy of the draft report of the baseline;
• Draft soft copy of the baseline survey report;
• Both soft and hard copy of the final baseline study report including datasets.

Consultant(s)

The LOCAL NGO is looking for a consultant with a strong track record in conducting Baseline studies for women empowerment and governance projects in the NGO sector. The consultant should have the following background, skills and competencies:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience;
• Proven record in the development and implementation of robust Baseline studies for women empowerment, governance and development projects;
• Good knowledge and extensive practice applying participatory approaches and qualitative data collection methods;
• Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative;
• Experience of integrating gender dynamics within participatory data collection;
• Good understanding of methods for assessing changes related to active participation, accountability and women empowerment;
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and Shona, and strong report writing skills in English;
• Relevant geographical experience in the mentioned district;
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and ability to work with a team and under pressure to produce agreed deliverables in a timely manner.

The consultant will report directly to the Director, will work closely and in consultation with the programme manager and stakeholders. The selected consultant is responsible for all logistics arrangements including transport. The consultant will carry out the work outlined in the TOR and can request occasional support from the LOCAL NGO staff, where necessary. The LOCAL NGO is responsible for providing access to relevant project documents and data, and facilitating access to relevant stakeholders and beneficiary groups.