Purpose of the Assignment

• The purpose of this ToR is to engage highly experience research personnel that will carry out quantitative data collection for the Post MNCHW Endline Survey.
• The Data Consultants must adhere to the Survey protocol and methodology and administered the structure data collection tools as expected.

Scope of Work

• The Post MNCHW Survey will be conducted across the 20 LGAs of Bauchi State supported by PF-SMC in collaboration with SMC+VAS. The process will involve identification, selection and training of Data Collectors in Bauchi State.

State Lead Consultant (Quantitative):
Specific Tasks for the State Lead Consultant (Quantitative):

• Lead Consultant shall be responsible for the quantitative component of the baseline survey
• Train data collectors for the quantitative survey
• Coordinate field testing of the Survey-CTO
• Liaise with Snr M&E for randomization/selection of health facilities and settlements
• Conduct data analysis and report writing
• Prepare and submit the report in MS word and a summary of key findings in MS Evaluation.

Deliverables:

• Cleaned data set submitted
• Data analysis report submitted
• Key findings in power point presentation
• Timeliness and adherence to the timeline
• PowerPoint slides.

Qualifications and Experience

• A post-graduate degree in social, behavioural or health sciences
• At least 5-7 years’ experience in conduct and management of qualitative studies
• Demonstrated expertise in research, data collection and data analysis techniques
• Strong analytical skills and ability to clearly synthesize and present findings, draw practical conclusions, make recommendations and to prepare well-written reports in a timely manner
• Experience in leading evaluations, surveys, and analysis is highly desirable.
• Experience in the use of SurveyCTO, Kobocollect, and other statistical softwares
• Demonstrable experience in data analysis
• Ability to work within stipulated time frame
• Demonstrate report writing skills for quantitative or mixed method study;
• Experience, knowledge and clear understanding of Nigeria Northern context.
• Hausa language is necessary.

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Purpose of Assignment

• The purpose of this Term of Reference (ToR) is to engage research consultant that will conduct endline qualitative survey (FGDs and KIIs).
• The Consultant will oversee the entire qualitative aspect of the project, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery and providing technical guidance and leadership to the research team.

Scope

• The scope of the study will focus on evaluating the effectiveness (coverage and quality) of VAS co-implementation with SMC when implemented at scale. It will also assess if integrating VAS into SMC reduces the uptake of other key MNCHW interventions.
• The endline evaluation will be conducted in Bauchi and Niger States where SMC+VAS integrated campaign was implemented.
• The KII component of the qualitative research will be conducted among state level stakeholders in both States.
• This will entail engaging and training of data collectors, who will conduct the data collection as well as transcribing. Data will be collected using paper-based FGD and KII guides, notes and voice recorders.

Specific Tasks for the State Consultants

• Attend training to understand the study and their roles as stated above.
• Arrange for selection of participants, and venue for discussion and interviews
• Participate in field testing of FGD and KII guides
• Obtain Inform Consent from respondents before the interview
• Facilitate focus group discussion and key informants’ interviews assigned
• Note taking and recording of interviews
• Transcription of FGDs and KII notes and recordings
• Facilitate summarization of transcripts
• Keep the survey data confidential and safe
• Submit FGD/KII audio recordings and notes to Lead Consultant (LC)
• Prepare brief field report for submission to Lead Consultant

Evaluation Deliverables:

• Completed Stakeholders Basic Information Sheets
• Recorded discussions and interviews
• Complete set of transcribed notes of KIIs and FGDs
• Summarized transcripts
• Process report
• Timeliness and adherence to the timeline

Qualifications and Experience

• A Degree in sciences, social, behavioural or health sciences
• Familiarity with qualitative data collection and experience in transcription
• 3 – 5 years experience in conduct and management of qualitative studies
• Ability to work within stipulated time frame
• Demonstrate report writing skills for qualitative study
• Understanding of the context and setting of interventions in the north
• Must not be part of SMC/IMNCH personnel in whatever capacity (National, State, LGA, HFW, CHW, TA or LM)
• Must not be a staff of Government at any level and in any Ministry at the time of engagement/activity.
• Hausa language is compulsory

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