ICCO Cooperation
is a Dutch organization with 50 years of experience and global presence of five
regional offices. The regional office in South East Asia implements programs in
Myanmar, Indonesia, Philippines, Cambodia and Vietnam. Together with our partners
from the public and private sector ICCO works towards a just and dignified life
for all, by promoting opportunities for economic empowerment and inclusive
development. Responsible and
inclusive growth is connected to ICCO’s two core
principles: Securing Sustainable Livelihoods and Justice & Dignity for All.
Our regional office is based in Denpasar, Indonesia.
Call
for Consultancy on Baseline Study for the G4AW-SMARTSeeds Project in Indonesia
Background
Geodata for Agriculture and Water (G4AW) projects are
public-private partnerships with the objective to improve food security in
developing countries by using satellite data. Netherlands Space Office (NSO) is
executing this programme, commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign
Affairs. For more information see http://g4aw.spaceoffice.nl/en/
The G4AW SMARTseeds Project in Indonesia is a consortium of
partners which will implement a financially sustainable information
service that supports 100.000 vegetable farmers (especially chilli, tomato and
cucumber farmers) to increase
their production, income, food security and reduces
the inputs of water, fertilizer and pesticides. The service will eventually be
owned and hosted by the Indonesian company EWINDO, with support from the
public-private Dutch and Indonesian partners.
Baseline Study
Objectives:
The baseline study will focus on baseline data collection and analysis for a set of indicators outlined in the ME framework of the SMARTSeeds Project. The baseline study report will be used to monitor the project progress against the set indicators over the course of the project implementation.
The baseline study will focus on baseline data collection and analysis for a set of indicators outlined in the ME framework of the SMARTSeeds Project. The baseline study report will be used to monitor the project progress against the set indicators over the course of the project implementation.
Scope of work
This study is to be conducted within the sampling target area in three provinces where the project will be implemented and within project direct beneficiary which include farmers, key farmers and other stakeholders of the project. The study shall be conducted in forms of survey, and if needed through key informant interview or focus group discussions. The information will be collected, analyzed and will be shared to ICCO ROSEA (Regional Office Southeast Asia) and partners for consultation before it is finalized.
This study is to be conducted within the sampling target area in three provinces where the project will be implemented and within project direct beneficiary which include farmers, key farmers and other stakeholders of the project. The study shall be conducted in forms of survey, and if needed through key informant interview or focus group discussions. The information will be collected, analyzed and will be shared to ICCO ROSEA (Regional Office Southeast Asia) and partners for consultation before it is finalized.
Duration and Timeline
The baseline study shall be expected to be completed within 30 working days.
The baseline study shall be expected to be completed within 30 working days.
Expected Outcome
The
consultant will share the draft report to ICCO ROSEA and partner organisations and
finalize the baseline study report by incorporating the feedback on the draft.
The final baseline study report should basically include the following points:
§ Acknowledgements
§ Glossary/Acronyms
§ Introduction
§ Executive Summary
§ Methodology
§ Limitation
§ Findings
§ Conclusion and recommendations
§ Appendices
The final baseline study report should basically include the following points:
§ Acknowledgements
§ Glossary/Acronyms
§ Introduction
§ Executive Summary
§ Methodology
§ Limitation
§ Findings
§ Conclusion and recommendations
§ Appendices
Researcher
Competencies, Experience and Skill requirements
§ Experience in baseline study, food security, market study, policy review and development research;
§ Proven publication record (Attached at least two research samples);
§ Solid methodological and research skills;
§ Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia;
§ Ability to write high quality, clear, concise reports in English;
§ Ability to respond to comments and questions in a timely, appropriate manner
§ Experience in baseline study, food security, market study, policy review and development research;
§ Proven publication record (Attached at least two research samples);
§ Solid methodological and research skills;
§ Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia;
§ Ability to write high quality, clear, concise reports in English;
§ Ability to respond to comments and questions in a timely, appropriate manner
General information
We invite interested individuals and companies to submit the following application documents:
§ Expression of interest outlining how the consultant meets the selection criteria and their understanding of the ToR and methodology;
§ A proposed activities schedule/work plan with time frame;
§ Copy of CV of the consultant who will undertake the evaluation;
§ One recent example of similar evaluation report written by the applicant;
§ Financial proposal detailing consultant itemized fees, data collection and administrative costs.
We invite interested individuals and companies to submit the following application documents:
§ Expression of interest outlining how the consultant meets the selection criteria and their understanding of the ToR and methodology;
§ A proposed activities schedule/work plan with time frame;
§ Copy of CV of the consultant who will undertake the evaluation;
§ One recent example of similar evaluation report written by the applicant;
§ Financial proposal detailing consultant itemized fees, data collection and administrative costs.
All documents, project
designs, drawings, data and information shall be treated as confidential and
shall not without the written approval of ICCO ROSEA be made available to any
third party. In addition, the consultant formally undertakes not to disclose any
parts of the confidential information. The utilization of the report is solely
at the decision and discretion of ICCO ROSEA. All the documents containing both
raw data/materials provided by ICCO ROSEA and final report, both soft and hard
copies are to be returned to ICCO ROSEA upon completion of the assignment. All
documentation and reports written as, and as a result of the research or
otherwise related to it, shall remain the property of ICCO ROSEA. No part of
the report shall be reproduced except with the prior, expressed and specific
written permission of ICCO ROSEA.
Resume should be submitted electronically by Friday, 3 February 2017 at the latest to n.aeni@icco.nl with Call for Consultancy on Baseline Study for the SMARTSeeds Indonesia as the subject of your email.
Resume should be submitted electronically by Friday, 3 February 2017 at the latest to n.aeni@icco.nl with Call for Consultancy on Baseline Study for the SMARTSeeds Indonesia as the subject of your email.
Greetings,
EnnyDenpasar - Bali
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