Scope of consultancy
Convene an inception meeting with Tiko and Sonder Collective to understand needs, and align on expectations and outputs
Review existing research documents such as the study approach, research tools, and draft protocol
Make recommendations on the overall approach for planned formative research, and for evaluation of the intervention
Co-lead the design of the formative research, develop and test research instruments for qualitative research with adolescents
Review and provide insights into the study IRB protocol
Support the submission of the study protocol to the IRB for expedited review
Lead the development of the scoping review protocol.
Lead the scoping review exercise, analysis, and reporting of the results.
Manage the actual research and ensuring in depth interviews and focus group discussions are conducted to the highest quality
Oversee data analysis, synthesis and produce a study report on factors leading to vulnerability in adolescents
Validate and disseminate the research report (master powerpoint)
Produce the final study report
Design program evaluation for intervention of cash transfer intervention in consultation with Tiko
Provide input into implementation of program evaluation as needed
Provide ongoing support and act as a trusted resource on research methods to Tiko.
Expected Output
Inception meeting with stakeholders conducted to align on expectations and outputs
Recommendation for formative research shared
Formative research designed and research instruments developed, tested and approved by Pathways team
Study protocol designed and approved
Study protocol submitted to the IRB for expedited review
Scoping review protocol designed and approved
Scoping review conducted, analysis done, and reporting completed
Research conducted to the highest possible fidelity
Study report produced, disseminated based on qualitative research
Plan for program evaluation developed
Qualifications
Team leader holding an advanced degree (Master’s) in public health, other health services, behavioral science, medical sociology or a related field
Proven experience in public health, scientific research, and evaluation.
Proven experience working with national programs and international organizations on sexual and reproductive health, in limited resource settings for at least 8 years
Company is legally registered in Kenya and has updated financial records
Company has diverse technical skills relevant for the consultancy
Firms and individuals are invited to submit proposals for this engagement. Proposals should include the contents below and not exceed a maximum length of 15 pages, excluding annexures (budget and summary profiles of proposed personnel).The submission must be clear, concise, and complete. Applicants should submit only such information as is necessary to respond effectively to this request for proposals. Unless specifically requested, extraneous presentation materials are neither necessary nor desired.SubmissionApplications/submissions are requested to submit their tender/application documents (technical & financial) proposals to Tiko via mail procurement@tiko.org by end of day 28 August 2024 with the subject name Proposal submission Pathways research.
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