Consultant for Baseline Survey for Institutionalizing Disaster Preparedness and Management Capacity of BPBDs in Indonesia through Technical Assistance and Training Teams (TATTs)

Background:

The Institutionalizing Disaster Preparedness and Management Capacity of BPBDs in Indonesia through Technical Assistance and Training Teams (TATTs) program will continue Mercy Corps Indonesia’ work on institutionalizing disaster management capacity in Indonesia by focusing on strengthening provincial-level Disaster Management Agencies (BPBDs) in Central Java, Southeast Sulawesi, North Maluku, Maluku, West Papua, and Papua provinces. The program will embed qualified teams of trainers and experts within the provincial BPBDs to provide ongoing, day-to-day technical support tailored to the needs of each provinces, as well as to implement a series of training modules coordinated and standardized with the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). To ensure the long-term sustainability of its gains, the program will also build in linkages to organizations that can continue to strengthen the BPBD over time: vertically between BNPB and district level government as well as horizontally with other relevant government ministries and departments. The program will also connect the BPBDs with a network of civil society and university trainers and facilitators who can support further capacity development and institutionalization of DRM technical knowledge and capacity among key stakeholders and institutions.

Purpose of Baseline Survey:

The purpose of this survey is to establish the baseline information in targeted BPBDs for the TATTs program. The information provided should be able to present a clear picture of current status of provincial BPBDs’ institutional and technical capacity as responsible government institution for disaster management and coordination and its correlation with BNPB and other stakeholders, which will serve as a benchmark for measuring the outcomes of the program. The goal of the program is to sustainably enhance the skills and technical capacity of Provincial BPBDs in six provinces, so that they are able to provide technical and operational support before, during, and after disaster occur, as well as to promote best practices among their respective districts.

The objectives of the baseline survey are: 1) Determine and document current institutional and technical capacity of 6 targeted provincial-level BPBDs (Central Java, Southeast Sulawesi, Papua, West Papua, Maluku and North Maluku), and 2) Ascertain the current capacity building institutionalization / knowledge management on disaster risk management, at the national and provincial level.

Specific Tasks of the Consultant:

1. Develop a detailed methodology and plan for the baseline survey by making reference to the program logical framework and Mercy Corps Indonesia’ M&E guidance document, and including consultation with all key stakeholders to clarify goals, approach and purpose. The methodology should clearly articulate data collection (qualitative and quantitative) tools, sampling techniques and sample size to ensure representativeness of all relevant groups in the target areas, as well as data analysis approach and reporting.
2. Review, adjust, and application of the existing Local Government Self-Assessment Tool (LGSAT) and other tools (e.g. BNPB’s provincial disaster risk assessment/map) that has been used by GoI to understand existing gaps and challenges in disaster management.
3. Pre-test data collection instruments for appropriateness, collect primary and secondary data on the key data points in 6 targeted provinces, and analyze the data using appropriate data entry software.
4. Draft a succinct report for review and comments by key stakeholders (consortium members and program counterparts).
5. Produce a final report based on the review and comments by key stakeholders. The final report must be submitted in both hardcopy and softcopy.

Sample frame includes all targeted provincial-level BPBDs and relevant provincial government agencies, BNPB at national level, and other key local stakeholders such Universities and CSOs/Forums.

Points of baseline is the survey that should provide information on all necessary points from the 10 Essentials of LGSAT.as well as the existing knowledge and skills required to address the 10 essentials.

Timeframe for the baseline survey should be conducted from the day of contract signed with the final report submission no later than December 14, 2014.

Qualification Requirements:

The Consultant and other survey team members should have qualifications as below:

1. Excellent knowledge and sound experience in designing and leading baseline surveys, particularly on institutional and knowledge management in disaster management
2. Extensive experience in disaster management in Indonesia
3. Experience in working with BNPB and BPBD at both Provincial and Municipal level
4. Sound skills, knowledge and experience in use of statistical software and applications for data analysis, such as SPSS, etc.
5. Demonstrated past record for having carried out similar jobs.
6. Excellent communication skills (both bahasa Indonesia and English).
7. Superb report writing skills in English, the final report is prepared in English language (US)

Please send your CV and application to : procurement@id.mercycorps.org before 13 November 2014

Thank you,

Mercy Corps Indonesia