URGENTLY REQUIRED: Individual Consultant for Baseline Analysis & Endline Survey

URGENTLY REQUIRED

CONSULTANT FOR BASELINE ANALYSIS & ENDLINE SURVEY

Survey at a glance Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) with Spanish Red Cross (SRC) support is seeking a consultant to carry out a Baseline Analysis (25%) and Endline survey (100%) for a Community Based Health and First Aid (CBHFA) Program. The overall purpose of the survey is to know the knowledge; attitude and practice of the target communities in terms of health related issues. This survey will be outsourced to an external consultant and it is expected to be conducted in December 2013. ·         Baseline Analysis (25%) - Provide findings from the analyses of the baseline data. The baseline survey has been conducted in September 2012 using Rapid Mobile Phone-based Surveys (RAMP).  ·         Endline survey (100%) – To assess post operation exposure conditions of the targeted communities. To compare endline with baseline to assess the change and project achievements. To establish lessons learned to influence future PMI community based work. Lessons learned and recommendations for the communities targeted.

1.     Background

PMI and SRC are humanitarian organizations that have been long involved together to respond to the December 26, 2004 tsunami in Aceh. It has since been engaged in recovery activities targeting tsunami-affected communities. Their collaboration until now continues in doing the intervention in Central Kalimantan for the Community Based Health and First Aid through Organizational Development and Capacity Building program. The vision of PMI and SRC’s intervention is to support quality health services and prepare for future disasters. The mission is to build on the strengths of communities, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and other partners to restore better life of the target communities. The mission and vision of movements are further informed by its organizational values, derived from the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, and Universality.

PMI Community Based Health and First Aid (CBHFA) project under the support of SRC

PMI is implementing CBHFA approach in Central Kalimantan Province. The project aimed at empowering people with the ability to respond to daily emergencies where health professionals are absent or overworked. CBHFA not only brings first aid to the community about common injuries but also effectively addresses community health priorities through prevention, health promotion and control of common diseases in preparing and responding to disaster. It also helps the recruitment and retention of effective volunteers of the CBHFA program in Indonesia. Community Based Health and First Aid actions contributes to achieving all four goals of the International Federation’s Global Agenda that is aimed at providing a framework of integrated approach in building safer and healthier communities. Specific Goals and Results expected of the project are detailed below:

Specific Goals: 1.     PMI has increased its capacity, performance and image in Central Kalimantan Province in order to serve the communities. 2.     Kapuas communities have the capacity to reduce their vulnerability related to “specific” diseases and injuries in non emergency and emergency situations.    Expected Results: 1.     PMI Central Kalimantan is able to serve community through community based health, first aid, and social services activities. 2.     Pulau Kupang, Terusan Raya and Handiwung communities are able to organize themselves and to establish means of dialogue among the members of the community and with other stakeholders. 3.     Community knowledge on health issues, basic first aid and blood donation has improved. 4.    Pulau Kupang, Terusan Raya and Handiwung communities are able to take action related to diseases prevention and risk reduction.

2.     Clients:

PMI staff and volunteers involved in CBHFA, SRC Indonesia delegation staff and the target beneficiaries are among the primary audience of this Baseline & Endline Survey.

Baseline Survey Clients

Clients	Receiving	Forms	Language	Approx. Timeframe	PIC
PMI & SRC	Complete analysis	Soft and Hard copy & power point presentation	English & Bahasa	Within 3 week after the contract signed.	·     Head Office of PMI Kapuas Branch ·     Head of  Public Health Sub Division of PMI NHQ ·     SRC Officers

Endline Survey Clients

Clients	Receiving	Forms	Language	Approx. Timeframe	PIC
PMI & SRC	Full findings	Soft and Hard copy & power point presentation	English & Bahasa	Within 2 weeks of final report	·     Head Office of PMI Kapuas Branch ·     Head of  Public Health Sub Division of PMI NHQ ·     SRC Officers
Target Communities & direct beneficiaries	Summary of relevant findings	To Be Confirmed	Local language	Within 2 weeks of Final Report	·     Head of Village ·     Village Health Committee ·     Village Health Volunteer

3.     Study Objectives

The consultant will support the project in establishing a baseline and endline for the knowledge, attitude and practice of targeted project areas.

The baseline report will contain qualitative and quantitative findings. (Please note that the baseline survey was carried out in September 2012, so main activity for the Baseline survey is the analysis of the data collected).

The endline survey main objectives are:

·         To assess pre and post operation exposure conditions of the targeted communities.
·         To compare endline with baseline to assess the change and project achievements.
·         To establish lessons learned to influence future PMI community based work.
·         Lessons learned and recommendations for the communities targeted.

The sampling design will be determined by the consultant (refer to the baseline survey – September 2012)

4.     Statement  Of Work

The consultant will prepare a final analysis report of the baseline survey, using the data collected in September 2012.

The consultant will prepare and conduct FGD and the survey to provide endline data of the target communities of the project. Please note that the data will be collected by PMI Kapuas district through Ramp survey (lead by PMI Kapuas Head of Office). Preparations include preparing the FGD and survey protocol detailing the sampling procedures, quality control, data analysis plan, time frame and work plan. The survey protocol will ensure that the data collected will be unbiased. The Consultant must adhere to all relevant policies and procedures of PMI and ethical guidelines. The statement of Work can be summarized as follows:

1)      Conduct FGD and endline survey (In collaboration with PMI Kapuas district)

2)      Design sample plans. 

3)      Adhere to all relevant policies and procedures of PMI.

4)      Adhere to ethical guidelines as outlined in section 7.

5.     Key Deliverables:

1)      Submission of the analysis report (baseline survey) in English language in the format attached as Annex -1 within 3 weeks of signing the contract.

2)      Presentation of the preliminary findings of endline survey to PMI, relevant staff, and SRC Indonesia Delegation Team, within 2 weeks of the completion of the field work.

3)      Data and soft copies of the information collected from the field (e.g. filled in questionnaire, transcripts of any discussion, interviews etc. if any) used for data analysis. Properly filed/archived hard copies of filled-in questionnaire, transcripts of any discussions and interviews.

4)      Submission of final report in English language before end of January 2014.

6.     Ethical Guidelines

         It is expected that the consultant will adhere to ethical guidelines as outlined below:

1)      Informed Consent: All participants are expected to provide informed consent following standard and pre-agreed upon consent protocols.

2)      Systematic Inquiry: Survey team conducts systematic, data-based inquiries.

3)      Competence: Survey team provides competent performance to stakeholders.

4)      Integrity/Honesty: Survey team display honesty and integrity in their own behavior, and attempt to ensure the honesty and integrity of the entire survey process.

5)      Respect for People: Survey team respect the security, dignity and self-worth of respondents, program participants, clients, and other stakeholders. It is expected that the survey team will obtain the informed consent of participants to ensure that they can decide in a conscious, deliberate way whether they want to participate.

6)      Responsibilities for General and Public Welfare: Survey team articulate and take into account the diversity of general and public interests and values that may be related to the survey.

7.     Management & Team Composition:

         PMI will assist the consultant as follows:

1.          Provide logistical support, including vehicle

2.          Provide all documents and data required for the survey, including population data for the sampling

3.          Baseline data results, gathered in September 2012

4.          Other supporting documents

The baseline survey and endline survey will be outsourced to consultant who will closely work with the CBHFA program team (Head of Health division of PMI NHQ, including relevant staff of SRC and PMI)

PMI NHQ and PMI Chapter and Branch and SRC delegation will be responsible for approving the survey methodology, survey instruments and the final deliverables. They will work closely with the project team.

8.     Time Line:

The consultancy is expected to formally commence in Mid of December 2013 and be completed by January 2014, Start and end dates along with the number of working days will be negotiated later in light of the proposal that potential consultant/s will submit during the selection process.

9.     Contacts:

PMI NHQ Health Division will be the hiring consultant and the primary contact for the baseline survey. The head of office of PMI Chapter and Branch will work closely with the head of health division, relevant program staff of SRC and PMI.

ANNEX 1

Team Requirements:

External consultant with following portfolio will be sought to undertake the baseline and endline surveys

       Job Qualifications:

·           Masters degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience; (Public Health background – preferable)

·           At least five years of direct full-time experience in the monitoring and evaluation field with at least five years experience designing and implementing household surveys;

·           Experience in all aspects of household survey management to include: training and management of enumerators, instrument design, validity testing, pilot testing, quantitative analysis, etc;

·           Experience in Rapid Mobile Phone-based Surveys (RAMP), preferable.

·           Experience in qualitative data collection and data analysis techniques (especially in the design of coding schemes);

·           Proven ability to train, supervise, and support local staff;

·           Strong organizational skills;

·           Strong computer skills in the areas of spreadsheets, word processing, database management, and statistical analysis software;

·           Demonstrated capacity to work both independently and as part of a team;

·           Strong interpersonal skills;

·           Excellent written and spoken English required;

     Application Procedures & Selection:

First Step: Interested individuals can send their proposals to Palang Merah Indonesia and Spanish Red Cross, via email indicating Baseline/Endline Consultant in the email Subject before 17.00hrs on the 10 December 2013, to: eka_wulan@pmi.or.id and farra.srcjakarta@gmail.com with following materials:

·           A covering letter justifying your suitability for the assignment

·           Curricula Vitae (CV) for all members of the team applying for consideration;

·           Daily rate quote(s);

·           Three (3) professional references.