National Consultant Baseline Study Indonesia Earthquake Readiness Project Phase II At American Red Cross

Purpose: The purpose of the baseline study is to measure the current community knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding understanding about earthquakes, government regulations and programs related to earthquake, earthquake risk, and preparedness at target communities (individual and family) and to measure initial status of project indicators based on Monitoring & Evaluation Plan

Background: The Indonesia Earthquake Readiness II Project (EQR II) builds on lessons learned from the previous EQR Phase I project, which concluded successfully in 2021. The goal of the EQR II Project is to increase public awareness and demand for the adoption of earthquake-resilient retrofitting and adherence to building code standards while building local disaster preparedness capacities among at-risk populations and within Indonesia’s primary disaster response service provider, Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI). Specifically, the American Red Cross (AmRC) and project partners will develop prototype designs to be used by building owners when applying for Persetujuan Bangunan Gedung (PBG), or Building Permit Approval, to reduce the barriers and costs of pursuing retrofitting of existing buildings. Additionally, the project will support the new government policy through the provision of free technical and consultative services regarding the PBG application process. Assisted by a team of community volunteers, the project will promote PBG in the target areas through door-to-door outreach, focus group discussions, and through various media channels such as radio, television and social media. Also, the National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB) application “inaRisk Personal” has been innovative in leveraging technology to improve access to disaster risk information for the public, it will be further optimized to improve access to resilient housing with the addition of a self-assessment feature for housing structures, developed by Build Change.

Project Goal: The proposed project goal is to reduce exposure and vulnerability to injury, death and housing-related losses due to natural hazards in high-risk urban communities in Indonesia.

Baseline Study Objective: The objective includes (1) measuring the current community knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding understanding about earthquakes, government regulations and programs related to earthquake, earthquake risk, and preparedness at target communities (individual and family); (2) measuring the initial status of project indicators based on Monitoring & Evaluation Plan; and (3) capturing the recent situation of community practices on regarding understanding about earthquakes, government regulations and programs related to earthquake, earthquake risk, and preparedness at target communities (individual and family).

Project Location: The EQR II project interventions will be implemented in three existing neighborhoods from EQR Phase I (Kelurahan Mojopanggung, Kelurahan Taman Baru in Banyuwangi Regency and Kelurahan Baros in Sukabumi City) with one additional neighborhood in Sukabumi (West Java) and 2 additional neighborhoods in Banyuwangi (East Java). The three new neighborhoods will be identified and selected through in-depth assessment based on risk criteria developed in consultation with PMI and local authorities to ensure the project is targeting the most vulnerable communities.

Methodology: The study will utilize mixed method(s), applying both quantitative and qualitative approaches, adapted to the local context. The quantitative data collection will include a household and student-level survey using probability-systematic (random) sampling with at least 95% confidence level. The sampling methodology should meet basic sampling parameters to ensure adequate representation from each area. On the other hand, qualitative data collection will be applied to seek the opinions of different groups and stakeholders in the communities through Key Informant Interviews (KII) and Focus Group Discussion (FGD).

Consultation Scope of Work.
1. Review secondary sources of information,
2. Design Baseline Study Methodology
3. Data collection tools development
4. Data collection process
5. Data management, analysis, and reporting

Consultant Qualification: The required qualifications and experience are as follows:

• Five to seven years of experience conducting and leading survey research and assessments, both quantitative and qualitative with international organizations (NGOs, UN, and other humanitarian agencies). Experience conducting studies for USAID-funded projects will be more desirable.
• Postgraduate degree, from a recognized institution, in social research, particularly qualitative studies, or monitoring & evaluation.
• Experience with work in DRR, DRR related to community-based and policy advocacy will be more desirable.
• Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation (preferably M&E in DRR sectors).
• Excellent knowledge and skills in quantitative research methodology, including data collection design, analysis, providing training for enumerators, and using mobile data collection tools.
• Excellent knowledge and skills in qualitative research methodology including data analysis techniques with Excel or other software such as NVivo; Atlas Ti, and managing data collection or facilitation of the qualitative study.
• Excellent communication skills for training and facilitation, and leadership to manage and coordinate a team of data collectors/facilitators (working knowledge of local dialects is an added advantage).
• Excellent report writing skill both in English and Indonesian language.
• Ability to work independently, ability to juggle and coordinate various tasks simultaneously, ability to prioritize tasks, well organized, reliable and trustworthy.