Terms of reference (TOR) for Consultant to Conduct Family Planning (FP) Survey at Living Goods

Job description

Living Goods (LG) is seeking applications for a consultant to conduct a family planning survey in Kiambu, Kakamega and Isiolo Counties. The main objective is to provide information on perception and acceptance of community-based distribution of family planning methods. It will seek to capture perceived gaps and avenues for improvement in the current community family planning package being offered. The study population will include members of the county and sub county health management teams, community health volunteers and FP clients.

Expressions of interest to conduct this consultancy are invited from suitably qualified and experienced consultants. Please review the entire Expression of Interest and Terms of Reference and submit an expression of interest by 28th Sept 2018.

Applications Should Include

• A cover letter that provides reasoning for why the applicant is best suited to deliver against the Terms of Reference,
• A brief work plan and financial proposal to deliver against the Terms of Reference, (1-2 pages.)
• CVs or Resumes of the lead consultant and (if a team of Consultants is applying) each individual on the technical team, and
• A report on a recently completed Family Planning Study in Kenya as an example of a similar project that has been previously conducted by the individual or team.
• Other requirements are under section number 7 of this document.

Please Share The Above Requirements In One Compressed Folder.

PURPOSE

The results of this survey will guide the design of a community family planning service delivery package for Living Goods. The findings will also be disseminated to stakeholders with an intention to inform policy at both county and national levels on family planning method mix for community-based distribution.

The Consultant will be expected to perform extensive desk research and prepare a high-quality proposal for submission to an ethical review board. Once study is approved, they will conduct a rigorous data collection and documentation exercise culminating in a comprehensive study report.

Approach and Methodology

The consultant will develop the final detailed study methodology best suited to this assignment in collaboration with the Living Goods technical team.

Consultancy period

The consultancy will be carried out up to a maximum of 27 consultancy working days, which will be staggered over this period effective from 8th October 2018 but no later than 14th December 2018

Scope of Work and Key deliverables

The Consultancy Period Is Divided As Shown

• Activity: Study proposal development with consultation with LG 7 days.
• Activity: Planning and booking interviews 5 days
• Activity: Interviews/Data collection 5 days
• Activity: Data analysis, report writing and preparation of power point deck for dissemination 7 days
• Activity: Results dissemination at study counties 3 days

TOTAL DAYS : 27

Below are the key milestones to be fulfilled in this consultancy period

• Activity: Final study proposal for submission to ERB Timeline (By): 12 October, 2018
• Activity: County study sensitization meetings Timeline (By): 26th October, 2018
• Activity: Interviews/Data collection Timeline (By): 5th November, 2018
• Activity: Data analysis and report writing Timeline (By): 23rd November, 2018
• Activity: Dissemination of findings to county teams Timeline (By): 14th December, 2018

Other Progress Review Deliverables Expected Include

Progress reports, verbal and email, should be made by the Consultant to LG hiring manager on a minimum weekly basis
Trip Reports (if applicable) should be submitted to LG hiring manager following the field visits to the County/ sub-Counties and Community units.

LG Team support

The consultant will work alongside the LG team and will receive support for

• Booking sessions with the study participants
• A research assistant to provide support during data collection
• Technical review and input on the study proposal, report and dissemination deck

Qualification And Essential Skills

Successful applicants will have the following competencies:

• A postgraduate qualification in an area related to Public Health, International health, Public Policy.
• Experience in Health Sector working for an international NGO
• Good understanding of the county government structures and community strategy
• Extensive (over 8 years) knowledge and experience in research preferably in family planning
• A demonstrated high level of professionalism and an ability to work independently and in high-pressure situations under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Deadline driven with a focus on results.
• Understanding of child safeguarding and child participation procedures.

The consultant will be responsible for completing each of the key milestones as indicated in the scope of the consultancy and reporting on progress as agreed to LG hiring manager.