Consultant for ICARES Project Endline Survey At Islamic Relief

BACKGROUND:

I-CARES aims to model and pilot a COVID-19 adaptation and early recovery towards recovery project that would address key social, economic, protection and governance issues and concerns in five (5) selected newly administered rural communities in the Municipality of Midsayap, North Cotabato Province.

Objectives:

  1. Vulnerable households will be better able to protect, rebuild and strengthen their livelihoods in the COVID-19 crisis.
  2. Vulnerable sectors’ social rights to inclusion and protection, education, and health are better promoted and protected amid COVID-19 crisis.
  3. Community and policy actors collaborate to improve social cohesion and resiliency in the COVID-19 crisis.

Islamic Relief envisages people and communities emerging from poverty and suffering. In the Philippines, we, are committed to facilitating empowering of communities and building their resilience through coherent humanitarian, development, and peace collaborations. Further, we are committed to contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to the key principle of “leaving no one behind”.

Islamic Relief Philippines proposes I-CARES, a proposed 2-year project, directly implemented by Islamic Relief Philippines in collaboration with relevant stakeholders i.e., local government agencies, peoples’ organisation, faith-based organisation, the academe, government, and non-governmental agencies, etc.

The concept of the project builds, anchors, operationalise, and piloted Islamic Relief’s integrated and inclusive economic COVID-19 crisis recovery framework and key actions for households and communities in the five (5) spheres of influence, namely: (1) Social protection, (2) Livelihood’s promotion, (3) Financial inclusion, (4) Social inclusion, and (5) Resilience strengthening.

On the other hand, I-CARES project model is informed and shall be shaped by the gains and inspirations of Islamic Relief Philippines previous and ongoing projects around sustainable livelihoods, DRR, and peacebuilding.

Project Impact:

Rural and vulnerable households’ and communities’ economic and social rights are protected and supported, and their resiliency enhanced amid COVID-19 crisis.

Project Outcome:

O1. Improved and sustained economic security of households and communities.

O2. Improved protection and promotion of the vulnerable population’s social rights to

inclusion and protection, education, and health.

O3. Improved decision-making, community participation, and governance.

OBJECTIVE:

Islamic Relief Worldwide is looking for an experienced and qualified professional to come-up with a comprehensive endline study and would likely involve collecting data and information to evaluate how well the project has achieved its outcomes, outputs, and to identify any areas for improvement or further development.

SCOPE:

In general, the scope of an endline study would typically include the following:

Impact evaluation: Assessing the impact of the project on the intended beneficiaries, including changes in income, employment status, food security, health outcomes, and other relevant indicators.

Effectiveness evaluation: Evaluating the effectiveness of the project’s strategies and interventions in achieving its goals and objectives.

Sustainability evaluation: Assessing the sustainability of the project’s interventions and strategies, including the potential for long-term impact and the ability to continue providing support beyond the project period.

Cost-effectiveness evaluation: Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of the project’s interventions and strategies, including an analysis of the project’s financial resources, and an assessment of the overall value for money.

Stakeholder feedback: Collecting feedback from project stakeholders, including beneficiaries, implementing partners, and other relevant stakeholders, to gain insights into their experiences and perspectives on the project’s outcomes and impact.

METHODOLOGY:

Location:

The endline study will be carried out in 5 barangays in SGA Midsayap where the project is implemented.

Target Population

The evaluation will target project partners, stakeholders, and local authorities, and direct rightsholder beneficiaries including women, youth, persons with disabilities.

Evaluation Design

The consultant will propose an evaluation design that is in accordance with the criteria and framework of Islamic Relief with consideration of the following:

1. Review Islamic Relief’s evaluation criteria and framework: The consultant should familiarize themselves with Islamic Relief’s evaluation criteria and framework, which may include specific indicators and standards for measuring the effectiveness of the project.

2. Clarify the evaluation questions: The consultant should work with Islamic Relief to clarify the evaluation questions that will guide the evaluation. These questions should align with Islamic Relief’s project goals and objectives.

3. Select the evaluation methods: The consultant should select evaluation methods that align with Islamic Relief’s values and principles, as well as the project being evaluated. This may include methods such as participatory approaches, community-based approaches, and gender-sensitive approaches.

4. Develop a sampling plan: The consultant should develop a sampling plan that is in accordance with Islamic Relief’s criteria and framework, which may include considerations for diversity, representation, and inclusion.

5. Develop data collection instruments: The consultant should develop data collection instruments that are appropriate for Islamic Relief’s values and principles, as well as the program being evaluated. These instruments should be valid and reliable and should align with Islamic Relief’s evaluation criteria and framework.

6. Pre-test the instruments: The consultant should pre-test the data collection instruments to ensure they are effective and accurate and make any necessary adjustments before starting the evaluation.

7. Collect data: The consultant should collect data using the selected methods and instruments, ensuring that data collection is conducted in a consistent and standardized way to maintain reliability.

8. Analyze data: The consultant should analyze the data using appropriate statistical or qualitative methods that align with Islamic Relief’s evaluation criteria and framework.

9. Report findings: The consultant should report the findings of the evaluation in a way that is in accordance with Islamic Relief’s values and principles. This may include recommendations for how Islamic Relief can improve and build on its successes, while maintaining its commitment to serving those in need with dignity and respect.

  • Document the whole process of the studies to include photos.
  • Present, edit and finalize documentation of studies based on feedback from Islamic Relief.
  • Comply with Islamic Relief policies, especially Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy; and
  • Any other related assignment given by IRPH staff.

OUTPUT:

The consultant will primarily work with the Area Programme Manager (Cotabato) and I-CARES Project Staff to complete the studies.

It is expected from the consultant to deliver results in the below areas:

1. Present an overall endline study design with corresponding budget.

2. Actual conduct and data collection of the endline study.

3. Submit Narrative Report of the endline study.

Timetable and reporting INFORMATION.

The project is expected to run for a maximum of 30 working days, starting on April 1, 2023, and ending before 30 April 2023.

Final output and project completion by: (30 April 2023)

Contract duration: 1 month

Direct report: Area Programme Manager – Cotabato

PROPOSAL TO TENDER AND COSTING:

Consultant (single) interested in carrying out this work must:

a) Submit a proposal/bid, including the following;

  1. Detailed cover letter/proposal outlining a methodology, research design, financial proposal, work plan and approach briefing note
  2. CV or outline of relevant skills and experience possessed by the consultant who will be carrying out the tasks
  3. Example(s) of relevant work
  4. The consultancy rate (20 days/month approximately)
  5. Expenses policy of the tendering consultant. Incurred expenses will not be included but will be agreed upon in advance of any contract signed.

REQUIRED COMPENTENCIES:

The successful consultant is expected to have:

  • At least 3 to 5 years professional experience in research, with published research papers is an advantage.
  • Impressive writing skills.
  • Excellent communication and probing skills (ability to convey technical terms).
  • Familiar with humanitarian work, DRR, food security and livelihood programme, emergency response, and/or protection interventions.
  • Time management skills and ability to complete the assignments within allocated schedule.
  • Willingness to follow IRW’s norms and values without compromising personal beliefs and principles.

How to apply

Interested applicants should send their CV with a cover letter on or before **22 March 2023,**to HR.Philippines@islamic-relief.org.ph with email subject or reference: Consultant for Endline Survey Application.

Islamic Relief Worldwide is a humanitarian and development organization and working in Livelihood, WASH, Education and DRR sectors in line with our vision of a caring world where communities are empowered, social obligations are fulfilled, and people respond as one to the suffering of others. We work regardless of ethnicity, religion, political affiliation, or gender.

This position is open for Filipino nationals only, women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Selection will be based on application letter, CV, interview, and other relevant documents (as requested). Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Walk-in applicants and applications sent through Islamic Relief Philippines social media account i.e., Facebook, will not be entertained.

As the position needs to be filled in on an urgent basis, therefore, we may stop receiving applications as soon as there are applicants suitable for the position.

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