Terms of Reference for Qualitative Research Assistant
1. BACKGROUND TO THE ASSIGNMENT
Save the Children has been working in Ethiopia since 1989 delivering humanitarian and development interventions supporting the regional governments on different humanitarian interventions and development initiatives. Major thematic areas of experience are livelihoods and food security, WASH, health, nutrition, education, DRR, and early warning in response to drought, flooding and other disasters.
Since May 2015, Save the Children in partnership with UNICEF has been implementing a Maternal Infant Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) project in 11 woredas of Afar region and IYCF-KAP study including other three regions (Amhara, Afar and Tigray).
Save the Children in collaboration with UNICEF and the Government of Ethiopia planned to conduct a study on Nutrition, Food Security, WASH, Health and related issues in four Regions-Amhara, Benshangul Gumz, Afar and Tigray. For this study, Save the Children in Ethiopia is looking to hire individuals who have the experience and competencies on IYCF, KAP and Nutrition studies/researches on a consultancy base for the following position.
Job Title | Qualitative Research Assistant |
Place of Work | In the different Woredas and Zones of Amhara, Benshangul Gumz, Afar and Tigray Regions |
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Salary in ETB | As per the organization Scale |
No. of Positions | 8 |
Length of Contract | 30 days |
2. OVERALL OBJECTIVE
The main objective of this consultancy is to undertake IYCF-KAP study and document lessons learned for future programing in the four regions of Ethiopia (Amhara, Benshangul Gumz, Afar and Tigray)
3. SCOPE OF THE WORK
Under the guidance of the Lead Investigator and regional coordinators, the position holder will be responsible for health, nutrition, WASH and food security related qualitative data collection, translation, transcription and producing a summarized report by region (Amhara, Benshangul Gumz, Afar and Tigray)
4. DELIVERABLE/OUTPUTS
· Audio recorded raw data of the four regions IYCF-KAP Survey
· Translated and summarized report of the qualitative data
5. DURATION/START AND COMPLETION DATES
The study will be conducted from 1-30 December, 2017 (30 days in total) including training, travel, analysis and write-up.
6. RESPONSIBILITY OF SCI
· Arrange transportation and all required logistics, equipment and survey tools for this study
· Organize training sessions
· Review delivered reports on time and give feedback for incorporation and finalization
· Settle the payment for the consultant upon submission and acceptance of the report
7. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FREELANCER/INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT
· Conducting interviews with the key informants
· Conducting FGD with different selected population groups
· Transcribing and translating the collected data from local language to English
· Producing a summary and brief report of the qualitative data collected by her/him self
· Responsible for the quality and reliability of the data collected
· Ensure appropriate use of the survey resource, good problem solving ability and good interpersonal communication skills
· Ensures all equipment is ready at start of survey date
· Ensures that all the equipment is maintained in a good state;
· Any other activities which demanding his/her input on this study starting from commencement through implementation up to completion.
8. SUBMISSION DATES (FIRST DRAFT, SECOND DRAFT, FINAL DRAFT)
The translated and summarized report of the result should be submitted within 25 and 27 days after signing of the agreement, respectively together with the audio raw data.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
· Advanced University degree in Nutrition, health, social science, natural science, education or related fields
· Previous experience on related surveys preferably on a qualitative study is mandatory,
· Physically fit and willing to travel house to house in the selected Zones, and Woredas from the four regions
· The one who has knowledge of the local language is preferred
· Those who were participated during the 2015 similar study and had good track record on their achievement, dedication and team integrity will have an advantage
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