Expected duration: 2nd March 2020 – 31st st July 2020
Location: TdH-NL Office in Lodwar town, Turkana County
Time: During office working hours (8-5pm) on a need basis, and at least once a week
Objectives of the Assignment
The overall objective of the assignment is to build a resource base on CSEC, which will establish benchmarks for measuring project results, impact and long lasting change in the lives of the beneficiaries at the end of the project, and to support learning through documentation and analysis of CSEC trends. The action research will be conducted alongside implementation of project interventions and will offer insight into progress made so far, contribute to better programming strategies (including targeting) and overall, contribute to learning on best approaches to use in programming to address sexual exploitation.
Action research are:
Undertake the action research through a trend analysis of the following areas: This will include (at the very least);
Analyze the child protection systems within Tukana (Formal or Informal)
Analysis of the knowledge, attitudes and practices in relation to CSEC by project stakeholder groups (children, parents/caregivers, youth, community leaders and the community in general) and their perceived responsibility in Child Protection.
The warning signs and indicators that a child is involved in CSEC in the local context.
Level of reporting and prosecution of CSEC cases in the geographical location and what the motivating factors to report or not to report are.
The push and pullfactors that contribute to CSEC in the context ofthe project. .
Analysis of the current project interventions vis a vis the status of CSEC in Turkana with recommendations ofstrategic improvements.
Analysing gaps in the availability, accessibility and adequacy of child protection services and structures in Turkana.
Collect data on some of the strategies in use in preventing and responding to the problem of CSEC in Turkana – make some innovative recommendationsforfuture programming.
Conducting an assessment of the non-formal child protection structures in Turkana , identifying their strengths and potential weaknesses in addressing CSEC in the county
Scope of work:
Develop/refine a set of action research questions to inform the CSEC project in Turkana.
Conducting desk review of existing qualitative and quantitative information as per the objectives outlined above.
Development of data collection tools and sampling methodology. Sharing the tools with Terre des Hommes Netherlandsfor review and feedback.
Finalising the tools and methodology based on the feedback from Terre des Hommes Netherlands.
Conducting a pilot study/pre-test of the data collection tools for accuracy and reviewing appropriately for the research.
Developing data entry & analysis programme (SPSS for quantitative and any other relevant program for qualitative data) and providing training to the data clerks; and ensuring quality checks during data collection, cleaning, entry and analysis.
Making constructive observations and providing objective recommendations to the implementation, monitoring & research processes done by the project partners.
Preparing draft report of the research findings with specific recommendations on emerging programming interventions and best practices in prevention and response to CSEC.
Guiding Principles and Procedures
The design and implementation of the research should take into account the principles of confidentiality and use of appropriate and sensitive interviewing methods for vulnerable groups (especially child victims of CSEC). This therefore means, ensuring children are at the centre ofthe research, that principles of gender equality, inclusion and non-discrimination are considered and acted upon throughout, and that the meaningful participation of children and other key stakeholders is promoted in the design and implementation of the research. The successful institution/firm or individual consultant will undertake to pay special attention to the “Do no harm” principle in order to mitigate any negative emotional, physical and psychological ramifications that may arise from improper and unethical research practices. Furthermore, the research is to be conducted in-line with Terre des Hommes Netherlands Child Safeguarding Policy and internal guidelines on Child safeguarding and ethical standards in Monitoring, Evaluation and Research.
Expected Deliverables
Under supervision of TdH-NL Kenya Country Manager, and or designated delegate (PO Turkana) and in close consultation with the TdH-NL Child Protection Advisor and the M&E Advisor (using the report templates that will be provided by Terre des Hommes Netherlands) the selected institution/firm/consultant should deliver the following:
Inception Report: The inception report should include a literature review on CSEC in Kenya and specifically in Turkana, and propose a sound and feasible research tools, methodology, for undertaking the research.
Phase Reports (three Phases): The Draft Report has to synthesize the trend analysis and provide tangible conclusions, and recommendations for future programmatic action. Particular attention should be given to any tangible changes in CSEC trendsfollowing the study.
Final consolidated Action Research Report & Recommendations: The Revised Report has to synthesize all findings, conclusions, recommendations (with account of comments and additions from TdH – NL if any that will be shared following submission ofthe Zero Draft Report).
Oral presentation/meeting and de-brief with project staff: As part of an ongoing project, the selected institution/firm/consultant will be required to conduct a presentation to TdH-NL and project partners, of the findings of the research, indicated evidenced based changes over the project period, including final findings, and suggestion of a Dissemination plan with key stakeholders. The de-briefing meeting will be a chance to clarify outstanding aspects ofthe research before finalization ofthe research.
The Final Report: The selected institution/firm/consultant will be expected to produce a final report, with comments from the de-briefing taken into account.
Time frame of the research
The research will be undertaken from 1st March 2020 – July 2020. The activities will span over a period of15 weeks to be consolidated in a maximum of 20 consultancy days. Some ofthe proposed activitiesfor the assignment are as below listed. The consultant is invited to review and refine the tasks to fit within the above stated maximum consultancy days.
Activities
Introductory meeting with implementing partners.
Literature review, development oftools and methodology Submission ofinception report with research tools, questions, methodology Finalising data collection tools based on commentsfrom TdH – NL & pre-test oftools, Field data collection.
Data entry, analysis, draft report writing, submission of Zero draft report.
Revision of Zero Draft Report based on TdH – NL comments and debriefing meeting (Nairobi level, via skype with Turkana if need be).
Validation Workshop.
Development of policy brief based on comments received from validation workshop.
Submission of Final Acceptable Draft and dissemination of the same.
Child Safeguarding
In line with the UNCRC, Terre des Hommes strives to keep children safe in all its undertakings. The successful applicant will be required to read, understand, and commit to abide by TdH-NL Child Safeguarding Policy . The institution/firm or individual Consultant will sign the policy to indicate an understanding of, and intention to follow the policy requirements. The methodologies used in this study must abide by the universally acceptable standards for involving children in research.
Experience and Qualifications
Competent institution/firm or individual consultant conversant with child focused research.
Technical knowledge and understanding of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children.
Knowledge ofthe local area ofresearch (geographical) desired.
Proven track record in qualitative and quantitative research.
Track record in conducting surveys and research on children’s rights in Kenya and East Africa. Understanding and appreciation of ethical research processes including appreciation of child protection and child safeguarding.
Application/Proposal Requirements.
The consultant will submit a full technical proposal and a financial proposal. The following components must be included:
Technical proposal
The consultant’s understanding ofthe terms ofreference.
A detailed methodology.
Full details of proposed consultancy team members, including their CVs which relates to their experience and skills and ability to conduct this study.
Evidence of past work relevant to this study.
Names, email addresses and telephone numbers ofthree referencesfor the consultancy organization/ institution which must relate to major work done within the last three years, and the contact details (names, addresses and email and telephone numbers) ofthe persons who were ultimately responsible and accountable for contracting the consultantsfor that work.
Full names, post office box number, telephone number(s), email addresses, and contact person(s) ofthe consultants.
Financial Proposal
The financial proposal must include the actual number of consultants/team, number of working days and the professional rates per day. It must also include a separate itemised logistic budget with accommodation, transport and stationary, communication, etc, well broken down
