Moreover, the consultant team is invited to suggest other groups to be interviewed based on information needs. Research tools, such as questionnaires for youth, healthcare worker, YEC/YC leaders, county government representatives, and other project stakeholders shall be carefully designed and be discussed with DSW project team.
EXPECTED ACTIVITIES
The major duties of the consultant will be:
Activity 1: Developing and submitting inception report to DSW with refined methodology and data collection tools
The consultant will review project documentation and objectives to clearly understand the study and the indicators to be measured
The consultant will develop an inception report, demonstrating an understanding of the study with a detailed field work plan on how he will carry out the activities to achieve the study objectives.
In close consultation with DSW staff, the consultant will develop research instruments and tools.
Activity 2: Recruiting, orienting, and training of experienced data collectors
With the support of DSW staff, the consultant will recruit and train data collectors on both the use of the data collection tools and the process of data collection
Activity 3: Collection and analysis of initial data
The consultant will lead in the data collection exercise in both sub-counties.
DSW staff will oversee/supervise data collection processes.
The consultant will review, clean and analyse collected information.
Activity 4: Drafting baseline assessment report
The consultant will develop a draft report based on the collected information.
The report will be reviewed by DSW and relevant stakeholders
The consultant will incorporate the feedback from DSW and his designated partners and stakeholders and submit a final FP budget analysis report
Activity 5: Data validation
The consultant with support of DSW will engage the relevant government officials at county and sub-county levels to validate the findings.
Validation may involve one-on-one engagement with officials and/or through workshops/ virtual meetings.
The validation meetings will help to address any data gaps, promote quality assurance and ensure that the final report will have stakeholder ownership and acceptance for effective use.
Activity 6: Final Report & Dissemination of Findings
The consultant will incorporate the feedback from DSW, partners and stakeholders and submit a final baseline report.
The consultant will also submit final datasets and relevant input for the development of infographics.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS OF CONSULTANT FIRMS AND PERSONNEL
The selected consultant must possess the following qualifications:
Demonstrable knowledge and experience working in the areas of contraceptive technology/family planning/reproductive health (FP/RH) at National and County levels.
Knowledge designing research methodologies and tools in ASRHR and family planning
Familiar with county MoH frameworks including FP commodities supply chain and procurement.
Wide experience in public health interventions especially regarding contraception technologies for young people.
Similar work in the last 3 years and 2 letters of recommendation accompanied by 2 sample copies of recent reports. Familiarity with DSW work is an added advantage.
A demonstrated high level of professionalism and an ability to work independently and in high-pressure situations under tight deadlines
High proficiency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of some of the local languages is an added advantage
Compensation
The consultancy fee will be paid in instalments as agreed in contract and is based on deliverables and commensurate with contractual requirements and deadlines.
Interested firms or individuals are requested to submit a bid dossier. The dossier as well as any inquiries shall be submitted through email info@dswkenya.org with the title “Direct 2 Consumer Baseline Study” in the subject line.Application Deadline: 3rd November 2023The bid dossier should contain the following:Technical ProposalFinancialOrganizational and Personnel Capacity StatementNote: Only shortlisted consultants will be contacted. Consider your application unsuccessful if you have not heard from us 8 weeks after the deadline of this application.
Apply via :
info@dswkenya.org
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