Terms of Reference for Assessment Consultancy at Centre for Behaviour Change and Communication

Purpose and Scope of work
The main purpose of this consultancy is to conduct a Qualitative Situation Analysis to understand the overall context, needs and conditions in the camps (including the camps catchment areas) and to perform Service Mapping to identify and document the available services and resources for the affected populations.
You will work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation (Tathmini) team to perform these, and other roles.
Scope of work and deliverables.

Developing Research Protocol:

• Develop a research protocol tailored to the requirements of the research, including methodologies for qualitative assessments through Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and transect walks.
• Submit the finalized research protocol for approval by CBCC Africa and relevant partners.

Designing Data Collection Tools:

• Develop qualitative data collection tools for Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and transect walks.
• Collaborate with CBCC Africa to finalize and approve the data collection tools before field implementation.

Data Collection:

• Lead the qualitative data collection process in the 5 counties (with support from CBCC M&E team), including conducting Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), facilitating Focus Group
• Discussions (FGDs), and conducting transect walks.
• Provide virtual training to CBCC Africa’s research assistants, emphasizing the methodologies and intricacies required for conducting this specific assessment, ensuring alignment with research ethics and data quality standards.
• Monitor data collection activities, ensure data quality checks, and address any issues that arise during fieldwork.
• Data will be collected simultaneously in the 5 counties within 2 days.

Data Analysis:

• Conduct rigorous and robust analysis of qualitative data collected using appropriate qualitative analysis techniques.
• Synthesize findings to develop key insights and themes relevant to the study objectives.

Report Writing:

• Draft a comprehensive qualitative assessment report presenting detailed findings from Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and transect walks.
• Incorporate specific recommendations on targeted Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) interventions related to the identified priority behaviours.
• Submit a draft report for feedback and approval by CBCC Africa and relevant partners.

Timelines

• This consultancy will take place in the month of June 2024 with the final report submitted within a timeframe of 30 days.

Qualifications:

• The consultant should possess an advanced degree in social sciences, public health, development studies, or related fields.
• Proven experience in social and behaviour change (SBC) programming and humanitarian responses.
• Specific experience in child protection issues, particularly in emergency or disaster contexts
• Strong background in qualitative data collection and analysis