Expression Of Interest : Research Team to Conduct Outcome Measurements for UFBR & ASK Programs 2015

Rutgers World Population Foundation is an organisation working on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and sexual and gender based violence (SGBV). We have a longstanding expertise in the field and work in many countries around the globe. Rutgers WPF Indonesia consists of a dynamic team of 20 staff members. We work together with many partner organizations in promoting SRHR and preventing SGBV in the country.

 

 

Terms of Reference

FOR A RESEARCH TEAM TO CONDUCT OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS

FOR UFBR & ASK PROGRAMS 2015

 

 

1.     Introduction

What?
Entering the final year of the implementation of the Unite For Body Rights (UFBR) and Access Service Knowledge (ASK) programs, RutgersWPF Indonesia plans to measure the outcomes of the program which started already in January 2011 and May 2013 respectively.

For both UFBR and ASK, baseline studies have been conducted; for UFBR a mid-term 2013 study/outcome measurement was also conducted. The aim of these studies was to acquire data regarding knowledge and attitudes linked towards SRHR, condom use and other forms of contraception, non-consensual sexual experiences, and social norms regarding sexuality within youth and LGBT rights. Aside from that, the studies also collected information about service quality such as the number of SRHR clinic visitors and respondents satisfaction regarding health service. As the implementation period is coming to an end, we are expecting to see some changes as the result of the programs’ activities.

As indicators and used methodologies overlap for both programs, RutgersWPF Indonesia is searching for a team of researchers led by one lead coordinator, to conduct two studies/outcome measurements, to assess changes resulting from both the UFBR and ASK programs. The ultimate purpose of these outcome measurements is to see the effectiveness of the interventions conducted over the given period (2011/2013 – 2015) and draw lessons that can be sources of learning for future programs.

Where?
There are seven intervention provinces where the outcomes measurement (OM) will take place, i.e. Jambi, Lampung, DKI Jakarta, DI Yogyakarta, Central Java, East Java and Bali.

How?
Selected consultants will be responsible in designing and revising surveys, including making reasonable budget and timeline, conduct the data obtaining and analysis. As the National Program Coordinator for both programs, RutgersWPF Indonesia is responsible to supervise the whole outcome measurements process.

The consultancy is for 7 months during the period of June – December 2015 for a maximum number of 100 days. 

2.     Objectives of Outcome Measurement Survey

• To measure the changes in beneficiaries’ behavior that happened following various interventions through UFBR and ASK programs on sexuality education in schools and communities, and on strengthening services for sexuality and reproductive health. Changes here related to knowledge, attitudes and behavior of students after being exposed to the intervention, as well as changes in the quality and level of patient’s satisfaction regarding SRHR services after the service providers had been trained

• To identify enabling and obstructing factors in relation to these changes and  to analyse  whether these changes also happen to non-intervention young people. Furthermore, to understand clinics staff and student’s experiences and opinion concerning this program.

• To compare the findings with the results of the 2011 and 2013 baseline and outcomes measurement 1 (mid-line survey), and to draw overall conclusions.

3)    Tasks to be performed

• Prepare a detailed work plan that includes instruments and tools, sampling method, a thorough and tight time frame, and budget for the research;

• Attending preparation workshop during the 8th-12th of June;

• Conduct fieldwork and data analysis;

• Attend international (quantitative) data analysis workshop mid-September in the Netherlands

• Managing the data and research findings;

• Writing final reports (each report consists of a maximum of 50 pages excluding annexes) and outline the plan for publication and dissemination.

 

4)    Tangible Outputs

•  Inception Report – Analysis of existing situation and plan of work for the assignment; no later than 8^th June or one week  after the commencement of the consultancy. The inception report will include a draft outline of the final report.

• Progress Report (if deemed necessary) Short description of progress (technical and financial) including problems encountered; planned activities for the coming period accompanied by an invoice and the expenditure verification report; no later than 1 month after the end of each implementation period

• Draft Final Report – Description of achievements including problems encountered and recommendations; no later than 2 months before the end of the implementation period. The reports shall be written in both English and Indonesian.

• Final Report - Short description of achievements including problems encountered and recommendations; The final report is submitted within 1 month of receiving comments on the draft final report from the Project Manager identified in the contract.

 

5)    Methodology

Methods and Instruments

During a workshop in 2013 methodologies have already been developed; ideally the same methods that have been used in the 2013 UFBR outcome and 2013 ASK baseline measurement will be used again this time. This will allow us to compare the results before and after the intervention session.

 

Despite that, the instruments that we have will need to be adjusted first, prior to the outcome measurement. For example, because some instruments were not used during the 2011 UFBR baseline measurement but will be included in 2015. Please refer to Annex I for the full list of indicators and (overlapping) methodologies for both the UFBR and ASK programs used in the previous studies.

Planning, methods and instruments that will be used during the process will be discussed and developed together by RutgersWPF Indonesia, UFBR and ASK partner organizations, and selected consultants, together with the support from the Dutch SRHR Alliance office, during a 4- to 5-day workshop in Jakarta on the 8^th-12^th of June 2015. During the workshop, participants discuss SRHR Education, SRHR Services, and SRHR Enabling Environment components.

Instruments to be developed will be checked using following criteria:

• Do the questions within the instruments relate sufficiently to the indicators? Could the questions be used to measure changes?

• Are the topics of the surveys to be found within the content of the program?

• Questions that have been covered within the baseline instrument and are appropriate with the aims of OM activities need to be rewritten, especially questions that tend to be leading, confusing, and improper structures.

Sample and Work Plan

The target population for this survey is young people in the intervention areas, both at school and out of school (communities), community stakeholders, as well as clients attending clinics that received intervention during 2011-2015 (UFBR), and 2013-2015 (ASK).

 

School samples that were chosen on the outcome measurements are based upon these considerations:

• Schools (Communities)/Clinics are included in previous baseline samples.

• Schools (Communities)/Clinics are those who received intervention programs from partners that relate to UFBR and ASK funded programs.

• Schools (Communities)/Clinics could be further followed its activities development by its partners.

It is the responsibility of the lead consultant and team of researchers to determine the sample size in every school/community/clinic, in each intervention areas. The consultant will also be asked to develop a workable work plan for the data collection process.

Data Management

Data management will be a crucial part of this survey. The selected consultant will be asked to submit their plan that includes a plan for data comparison (of the previous conducted baseline and mid-term measurements), quality assurance, analysis, ethical review and research permit, preparation of field sites and personnel (supervisors and interviewers), and report writing.

 

6)    Required Expertise of the Consultants Team

• Organizations with proven skills in conducting research and M&E in the issues of youth SRHR
• Sound background in the mentioned areas,
• Strong attention to consistency, detail and quality.
• Ability to travel within the country during this assignment.

 

7)    How to Apply

   Interested applicants are invited to send:

1. A short expression of interest (max 5 pages) clearly specifying understanding of the assignment, steps in the research, limitations, innovative suggestions as well as suitability and availability.
2. Portfolio indicating previous research experiences in qualitative and quantitative research on social issues and a list of researches conducted, stating published in which national and/or international journals.
3. Samples of previous research reports.

Selected candidates will be asked to submit an inception report with anticipated work plan and time- schedule, based on an analysis of the issues to be studied, the proposed method, and the reporting requirements.

A presentation of the detailed work plan and methods as included in the inception report will be part of the assignment.

 

The project will be awarded to candidate whose proposal shows the soundest methodology and efficiency in using resources.

 

Interested consultants, or organizations can submit their application by e-mail to recruitment.rutgerswpf.indo@gmail.com,

Indicating the title of this assignment (EOI for OM).

 

Application deadline will close at 5.00 pm (Jakarta time), Friday, 22 of May, 2015.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.