Specific Objectives of the Consultancy
The purpose of this consultancy is to:
Adapt the qualitative research framework and toolkit to the country’s context, ensuring participatory child-centred research methods are used
Organise data collection in compliance with the set quality and ethical criteria
Produce a country findings report
Deliverables:
Inception report including an updated country context analysis, research approach, framework, including ethical guidance and toolkit in English, and a data collection plan with the relevant stakeholders
Draft country results and findings report
Final country results and findings report
Findings presentations
Time period and Geographical area:
The assignment will start in May 2024 and is expected to be completed by September 2024.
The consultant must be based in Kenya, preferably in Nairobi, Kisumu or Kilifi (project sites).
Scope of work
Development of research framework and ethical approval – May 2024
Suggest and integrate relevant adjustments in the research toolkit: 3 days
Suggest and integrate relevant adjustments in the research toolkit: 3 days
Pilot of tools and data collection – June, July 2024
Submit an inception country report including an updated country context analysis, research approach, framework, including ethical guidance and toolkit in local language whenever appropriate, and a data collection plan with the relevant stakeholders i.e. target group, sampling framework, schedule and conduct data collection activities e.g. interviews/focus group discussions: 3 days
Pilot research toolkit and proceed to adjustments in collaboration with the child advisory group: 2 days
Coordinate and conduct data collection e.g. interviews and focus group discussions in compliance with quality and ethical standards: 10 days
Manage data following standards set in the General Data Protection Regulation: 2 days
Analyse data using analytical framework discussed/developed with/by the Lead: 5 days
Produce a country findings report – August 2024
Submit a draft country results and findings report and a summary slide presentation: 8 days
Conduct validation activities with research participants in collaboration with the child advisory group: 2 days
Submit a final country results and findings report, integrating the feedback received from TdH NL and research participants: 1 day
Handover all collected personal information and data to TdH NL: 1 day
Qualifications
Masters degree in anthropology, sociology, development studies, childhood development, international human rights law, adolescent health or education, or other relevant field.
At least five years of qualitative research experience, including participatory and child-centred methods
Previous experience with undertaking qualitative data collection and analysis on an issue related to child protection, children’s rights, violence against children
Understanding on issues related to Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, including technology-facilitated CSEA
Excellent ability to communicate and write both in English and Kiswahili
Experience working with diverse workforces
Experience in working as part of a research team
Working knowledge of research ethics, including informed consent, data confidentiality, do no harm, child safeguarding etc.
Demonstrated commitment to and capacity to implement a research project in compliance with TdH NL’s key principles: Children at the centre, Intersectionality and power awareness, Safety and Wellbeing
Interested applicants are required to submit a technical and financial proposal.The following components must be included:
Apply via :
tdh.bamboohr.com
