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Company | CARE Internat... |
Industry | NGO/IGO/INGO |
Category | Project Devel... |
Location | Accra |
Job Status | Fixed Term |
Salary | GH |
Education | -:- |
Experience | 5 years |
Job Expires | Aug 23, 2019 |
Contact | ... |
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Company Profile CARE International is a global network of independent national organizations, which include CARE members, candidates and affiliates, social enterprises, and thousands of community-based partner organizations working together across more than 100 countries to save lives, end poverty and fight social injustice. To learn more, visit www.care-international.org. CARE Ghana’s projects are primarily implemented through partnerships with local and civil society organizations. This enables CARE to further engage with government and the private sector, work effectively in coalition, and to have the greatest possible impact. CARE Ghana prioritizes the rural and vulnerable poor- women and organizes its work around health, governance, sustainable livelihoods and education. Job Description EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – CONSULTANCY FOR BASELINE SURVEY
INTRODUCTION
Background/Rationale
CARE International in Ghana in collaboration with Olam Ghana Limited is implementing a four-year project funded by the United States Department of Labor/Bureau of International Labor Affairs (USDOL/ILAB), named Adwuma Pa. CARE will implement the project with two Sub-Grantees; Youth Empowerment Synergy - Ghana (YES-Ghana) and Child Rights International (CRI).
The Adwuma Pa Project is aimed at empowering vulnerable women 18 years and above and girls 15-17 years old in the cocoa supply chain in Ghana. The project operates in four municipalities/districts, namely: Tano South and Asunafo North in the Ahafo Region, Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa in the Central Region, and Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai in the Western North Region. The project covers 80 communities and targets 5000 (2500 girls 15 – 17 and 2500 women 18+) as direct participants, as well as an estimated 15,000 indirect beneficiaries.
Project activities focus on economic participation of vulnerable women and girls and improved business practices by private sector actors to protect the vulnerable women and girls against child labor, forced labor and other labor violations. As part of the measures to reduce the risk of child labor, forced labor and other violations of labor rights for these vulnerable women and girls, the project aims at integrating gender equality and equity into all of the project activities.
The overall goal of the Adwuma Pa Project is to reduce the risk of child labor, forced labor, and other violations of labor rights for vulnerable women and girls working within Ghana’s cocoa supply chain. The project has two outcomes namely:
Outcome 1: Improved economic participation of women and girls vulnerable to child labor, forced labor, and other violations of labor rights within Ghana’s cocoa supply chain
Outcome 2: Improved business practices by private sector actors to protect against child labor, forced labor, and other violations of labor rights for vulnerable women and girls working within a supply chain
In order for CARE to take well informed decisions and use appropriate strategies for better results and impact, CARE intends to undertake a baseline study prior to full-scale implementation of the project. The baseline will also support project management to better design and align its intended activities in a more systematic manner.
In this context, the Project calls for a consultancy/team of consultants to collect necessary baseline information on varying themes including but not limited to: employment and income generating activities, gender related matters, socio-cultural practices that increase vulnerability of women and girls, general levels of awareness on child/forced labor and other violations of labor rights, existing skills level/gaps of women and girls in the project areas. The selected consultant, institution/team of consultants will work closely with the Adwuma Pa project team alongside other key partners and stakeholders to ensure that data collected provides the basic background necessary for interventions that are tailored to the respective needs of vulnerable women and girls in these project communities.
OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF STUDY
Objective
The baseline survey will focus on the collection of data or information for a set of performance indicators outlined in the project Comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (CMEP) results matrix (to be developed in an upcoming workshop). The survey will form the foundation for the final evaluation besides setting the baseline and helping to set targets for project indicators. Therefore, it is vital to carefully think through the impacts that are going to be created through the project while designing this baseline survey.
Scope of Work
The baseline survey will cover key institutions the project is engaging with, including government agencies, cocoa cooperatives, social institutions, private sector institutions, Master crafts persons as well as agreed cross-selection of participants in the cocoa supply chain in project districts/communities. The targeted direct participants for the project is 5000 (2,500 women aged 18+ and 2,500 girls aged 15–17) with an additional 15,000 indirect beneficiaries spanning 80 communities in four municipalities/districts in three regions. There are 20 project communities in each municipality/district across the three regions.
Methodology
An appropriate mix of qualitative and quantitative methods will be used to gather and analyze data or information in order to come up with a more balanced, reliable and verifiable data. The final detailed baseline methodology shall be developed in consultation with the Adwuma Pa project team. This baseline survey encompasses administrative data as well as primary data based on the results framework and its indicators of the project. The Consultancy team must propose a methodology and plan for this baseline assessment which will be approved by CARE in consultation with project team. Data triangulation is required to ensure the credibility and accuracy of data or information gathered through various tools.
KEY TASK AND OUTPUTS
The baseline survey will consist of three key phases: i) Inception, ii) data collection and iii) finalizing the report.
i) Inception phase:
ii) Data collection phase:
iii) Finalizing the baseline report
The following outputs shall be produced:
a. Draft Soft copy of the inception report including survey tools and analytical framework;
b. Both soft and hard copy of the final inception report including final translated survey tools, sampling, methodology and analytical framework;
c. Electronic copy of draft report. Reporting format shall be agreed upon during the inception phase
d. Preliminary presentation of findings for validation
e. Draft soft copy of the final baseline survey report including data sets
f. Both soft copy and hard copy of the final baseline survey report including datasets;
Time frame
Confidentiality and Data Ownership
The consultant shall protect the anonymity and confidentiality of information of those participating in the baseline survey at all stages. All data shall be confidential and is the property of the Adwuma Pa Project. No data or other information from this survey shall be released to third parties without the written approval of the Adwuma Pa Project.
The consultant shall turn over all data and questionnaires to the Adwuma Pa Project and shall not destroy information and material at the end of the survey and after all data and original documentation has been delivered to the Adwuma Pa Project.
The Consultant agrees to loyally and conscientiously perform all the duties described related to the consultancy.
The Consultant agrees to observe and comply with all policies, rules, regulations and directions that will be given by the Adwuma Pa Project.
The Consultant shall work and report to the Adwuma Pa Project Director, through the Adwuma Pa Project M&E Officer.
Budget
i The budget for this consultancy shall cover professional fees, travel costs, workshops, mobilization expenses and supply costs of the consultants’ team or an institution. ii. It is important to note that should there be any problem in the delivery of outputs pertaining to quality and schedule, the consultant is expected to make the necessary corrective actions without affecting the overall project delivery. This shall have no additional cost to Adwuma Pa Project. Appendix 1. Draft Results Framework – Adwuma Pa project
List of indicators: A complete list of indicators shall be made available after the CMEP workshop
Required Skills or Experience QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The consultant or team that are proposed by an institution shall have;
The full proposal should consist of Methodology, sampling method, relevant experiences/qualifications of team of consultants/company and its team members, consent letter from each member, work plan, division of labor among team members, budget, a sample of your work related to the assignment, company profile and relevant supporting documents. For any clarification regarding this advertisement, kindly write to the above email address.
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