Child Protection (Cp) National Baseline Consultanc

1. Baseline Purpose and Objectives Purpose: The main purpose of the Child Protection (CP) Technical Programme (TP) baseline is to establish a national baseline assessment of key issues and indicators in CP in Lebanon among Lebanese and Syrian refugee communities across the following 9 World Vision Lebanon (WVL) Area Programmes: Central Bekaa, West Bekaa, Zahle, Sahel- Akkar, Marjeyoun, Bint Jbeil, Ain El Remmaneh, Jdeideh Bouchrieh Sed, and Nabaa-Sin El Fil. Objectives: WVL aims to provide clear evidence of progress on the status of children's well-being before and after the implementation of WVL's CP interventions and that of its partners. To achieve this, specific objectives are outlined below: • To have baseline measurements of key indicators and assumptions in order to establish benchmarks and targets for the CP TP indicators (and hence the CP component of the WVL national strategy). • To validate priority programmatic components for the CP TP and where necessary, make changes: Baseline results are expected to highlight aspects of the CP TP and project models that require more focus as well as any changes that need to be made in order to enhance the appropriateness, adaptability and effectiveness of this TP. • To strengthen the evidence WVL requires to better advocate for increased focus/investment by the international and national government, local stakeholders, partners, and donors towards enhancing Child Well Being. • To strengthen WV Lebanon’s M&E systems and its accountability to all its key stakeholders (communities, children, donors, supporters, partners and government). • To ensure improved resource acquisition (e.g., information used in developing grant proposals). 2. Baseline Methodology The national CP baseline is informed by the M&E plan specified during the CP TP design in alignment with WV LEAP 3 guidelines. A mixed methodology approach was adopted including qualitative and quantitative methods. The quantitative method will rely on a survey among caregivers and children in all Area Programmes (to be done by the consultant), whereas the qualitative method will rely on FGDs with children and caregivers (to be done by WVL) as detailed in the below sections. 2.1 Quantitative Methods Quantitative data collection will be conducted through a survey with caregivers (parents) and adolescents. A. Target Population The national CP baseline will cover all 9 APs in the Bekaa, South, North and Beirut governorates of Lebanon (Central Bekaa, West Bekaa, Zahle, Sahel- Akkar, Marjeyoun, Bint Jbeil, Ain el Remmaneh, Jdeideh Bouchrieh Sed, Nabaa-Sin El Fil). The target population consists of Lebanese and Syrian refugees, more specifically caregivers and adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 years. Children aged 6 to 11 will be excluded from the quantitative sample because of difficulties in understanding the questions and given the sensitivity of the topics, however the perception of this age category will be captured through FGDs (which will be conducted by WVL). B. Sample Size Lebanese Population The sample size was selected based on a 2-stage cluster sampling technique: the first stage for APs and the second stage for neighborhoods/villages. This resulted in a total sample of 7,288 individuals (3,437 caregivers and 3,851 adolescents). This sample will be selected from 2 settings: schools and households, in order to ensure representation of all community members including beneficiaries targeted through WVL programming. About 50% of the adolescent sample size will be selected from each setting: 2,132 adolescent participants in schools and 1,719 adolescent participants in households. The total sample is segregated as follows: Beirut Area Programmes sample: - AER AP: 290 adolescents (school), 100 adolescents (household), 100 caregivers (household), 100 caregivers (school) - BU AP: 264 adolescents (school), 115 adolescents (household), 115 caregivers (household), 115 caregivers (school) - JBS AP: 128 adolescents (school), 54 adolescents (household), 54 caregivers (household), 54 caregivers (school) Bekaa Area Programmes sample: - Central Bekaa: 524 adolescents (school), 524 adolescents (household), 524 caregivers (household), 524 caregivers (school) - West Bekaa: 459 adolescents (school), 459 adolescents (households), 459 caregivers (households), 459 caregivers (school) - Zahle: 205 adolescents (school), 205 adolescents (household), 205 caregivers (household), 205 caregivers (school) South Area Programmes sample: - Marjeyoun AP: 55 adolescents (school), 55 adolescents (household), 55 caregivers (household), 55 caregivers (school) - Bent Jbeil AP: 53 adolescents (school), 53 adolescents (household), 53 caregivers (household), 53 caregivers (school) North Area Programmes sample: - Akkar AP: 154 adolescents (school), 154 adolescents (household), 154 caregivers (household), 154 caregivers (school) Note: In the school setting specifically, and in the case of presence of other nationalities beyond Lebanese, these will be replaced by other Lebanese cases within the school until the full sample size is reached, with the exception of Beirut area where all respondents included in the school-based pre-selected sample will be included in the study (irrespective of nationality). Syrian Refugees For Syrian refugees, the sample size will be computed at the level of areas taking into consideration a 95% confidence interval and 5% margin of error. The resulting sample size is 1,025 in all areas, disaggregated as follows: Beirut Area: 292 caregivers Bekaa Area: 335 caregivers South Area: 107 caregivers North Area: 291 caregivers Moreover, the sample will be selected from the lists of Syrian refugees enrolled in WVL CP programming in all APs (for the period extending between April 2016 till present), and it will only include caregivers of children aged 6 to 11 participating in these programs. Therefore, adolescents aged 12 to 18 will be excluded, as these age groups are not targeted within WVL’s CP programming for Syrian refugees. As previously mentioned, children aged 6 to 11 will also be excluded from the sample because of difficulties in understanding the quantitative survey questions and the sensitivity of the topics, however the perception of this age category will be captured through FGDs (to be conducted by WVL). A. Tools Survey with caregivers The survey with the caregivers is a quantitative tool that was developed by WVL based on the indicators identified to be baselined within the CP TP logframe. The survey includes two sections covering demographic information and child protection information. The demographic section includes 13 questions in relation to sex, age, nationality, level of education etc., whereas the child protection section includes 11 questions about exposure to types of violence, reporting of child violence, perception of safety from violence, available referral services and case management, positive disciplining, etc. There are mainly three types of questions within the survey: multiple choice answers, likert scales and close-ended questions. The tool was also translated into Arabic (local language) and pilot tested during December 2016; it was field tested in Bekaa, South and Akkar with 88 caregivers (Syrian refugees and Lebanese). After pilot testing the tool, it was modified and finalized based on feedback. Survey with adolescents Similar to the survey with caregivers, the survey with adolescents aged 12 to 18 years is a quantitative tool developed by WVL based on the indicators identified to be baselined within the CP TP logframe. This survey also includes 2 sections, demographic and child protection. The demographic section includes 9 questions covering demographic information (sex, age, nationality, school attendance etc.). Whereas, the Child Protection section includes 13 questions, intended to gather quantitative information about exposure to types of violence, availability of services in the community, and adolescents’ perception of their community in terms of trust, acceptance and others. The types of questions are similar to the survey with caregivers: multiple choice answers, Likert scales and close-ended questions. Development Assets Profile The “Developmental Assets Profile” questionnaire was developed by Search Institute to measure external and internal assets among adolescents as well as relevant context categories (especially the school and community contexts). The Arabic version of DAP, is a 61-item questionnaire translated, contextualized in Lebanon and validated by AUB. The DAP questionnaire is administered to adolescents along with the survey with adolescents. Beirut Adolescent Survey The Beirut Adolescent Survey is a survey developed by WVL for the purpose of the Beirut Area Programme baseline and evaluation. It measures programme indicators related to health behavior (nutrition, tobacco, alcohol and reproductive health) and peace promotion. The Beirut Adolescent Survey will be used exclusively in the 3 Beirut APs: Ain El Remmaneh, Nabaa-Sin El Fil and Jdeide-Bauchrieh-Sid, with the purpose of providing end of programme measurement for the current Beirut Area Programme which ends in September 2017. It will be conducted with adolescents in grades 7, 8 and 9 in selected Beirut area schools included in the National CP TP Baseline sample (total 682 students). Note: All data collection tools will be shared with the Lebanese Army Intelligence for clearance before proceeding with data collection. A. Sampling Process Lebanese Community Data will be collected through household visits in the community as well as schools to ensure as much representation as possible, whereby the sample size will be divided equally between both settings. The sampling process for both settings is described below: At the household level, the caregivers and adolescents will be recruited by the consultant following the random walk method, whereby the area of programming will be divided by the consultant into geographic segments and one of the segments will be the starting point for data collection. Data collection will be initiated based on systematic sampling where every other building/house from each side of the road (one right, one left, one right and so on) will be selected. Whereas at the school level, adolescents will first be reached after random selection of schools, based on the lists of schools provided by WVL where the Child Protection TP will be implemented, especially in terms of Life Skills programming. Then the parents/caregivers of these students will be contacted by the consultant and an appointment will be secured to visit the household and complete the survey. Note for Beirut Area Programme: School-level adolescent respondents in Beirut will not be randomly selected, they will be pre-selected by WVL based on previous respondent lists in selected schools (in order to ensure comparability with the Beirut Area Programme Baseline). Syrian Refugees A sample of Syrian refugees will be selected by the consultant from the lists provided by WVL per AP; whereby systematic sampling will be used (i.e. every “k” element will be selected). The Syrian refugees will be contacted by the consultant before the visit to explain about the purpose of the study and to get their consent for taking the survey. In case the selected beneficiary was not available, a replacement will be chosen while referring back to the list and choosing the following/next beneficiary included in the list. B. Data Collection The data collection of the quantitative data will be performed by the external consultant based on the above detailed methodology. Prior to the data collection initiation, recruited enumerators will be informed about the study, its objectives and the methodological approach, and they will be trained on the tool administration (detailed review of the tool and practice), ethical considerations, child protection, safe identification and referral, data confidentiality, field logistics, etc. A team leader from the consultancy firm will be as well coordinating and supervising the data collection and the MEAL team will be overseeing the whole process in coordination with the consultant. Data collection will take place at schools and at the household level (in the community and in Informal Tented Settlements). Household level surveys will be done through face-to-face interviews. WV’s standard procedure for data collection will be applied whereby a pair of enumerators (male and female) will visit the households, following WVL Child Protection policy requirements. In the school setting, approval from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) will be secured by WVL as a pre-requisite to data collection, in order to access public schools and conduct the baseline study. It is important to note that the survey will be administered in all classrooms with children aged 12 and above. The administration approach will be group administration, whereby the enumerators will guide the students orally by going over each question and the students will be filling the answers privately. As described above, confidentiality and anonymity of the data will be ensured. Data collection will be completed using tablets and/or paper (hard copies), depending on the setting (school versus household level), resources availability and feasibility from the consultant’s end. WVL prefers the usage of tablets especially at a household level (since school administration will be self-administered), in order to ensure better accuracy and quality assurance. When using tablets, data will be directly uploaded on the server by the consultant and the uploaded data will be shared with WVL and stored for 5 years before disposal. All data sets and documents will be submitted by the consultant to WVL for storage. Finally, quality assurance will be ensured by the consultancy firm throughout the data collection process, by regular follow up with enumerators through phone calls during the field visits as well as brief discussions after the end of each day, spot checks, and regular review of data sets (directly retrieved in the case of mobile data collection). WVL MEAL team will also randomly review 10% of the datasets for validation purposes. C. Data Management and Analysis Data management will be under the responsibility of the consultancy firm and will include data entry and data cleaning as per the below: Coding - Include the coding value as a subscript character next to the response category. This is useful during data entry, particularly when more than one person is involved in the data entry process and helps ensure accurate tabulation of the results. - Write a coding table detailing how the consultant intends to deal with the codes. - Respect the binomial coding of (0/1) for each dichotomous (No/Yes) variable. - Code 1 for Male and 2 for Female in all variables related to gender. - Respect an increasing coding for each ordinal variable with a pre-defined order. Data entry and database structure - Datasets should be delivered to WVL in an excel database structure and in 2 formats; one with all variables typed as they are answered and another one with the coded variables where non-numeric variables are given numbers for coding. - Allocate the first line in excel to include the variable names using the underscore sign ( _ ) to separate words from each other and not a single space. Data cleaning - Check the data for any entry errors or extreme values before delivering to WVL. - Use the sorting (ascending and descending) to check for outliers and data entry errors. - Use the frequency distribution technique to check for errors and typos. - Correct the errors by going back to the original questionnaire used in data collection. The consultancy firm is expected to prepare needed electronic formats for data entry, and to assign teams to complete the tasks while supervising the quality of data entry. Data analysis will be conducted by WVL (using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software (version 24)) and will not be required from the consultant. D. Ethical Considerations The national CP baseline study will respect essential ethical guidelines concerning conducting research with children and adolescents, and specifically research on violence against children. It is crucial to ensure that the risks of potential harm to participants resulting from the data collection process are minimized, and are outweighed by the potential benefits of the outcomes of the research. When conducting data collection on violence against children, two essential risks cannot be disregarded: • The risk of discomfort, distress and trauma for children involved in the research • The risk to child participants from others learning about their involvement in the research. This is of particular significance if the perpetrator of the violence against the child is a teacher or direct caregiver. The consultant and the team of data collectors are required to abide by the ethical principles and guidelines developed by WVL for the National CP TP baseline. All individuals involved in the data collection will receive training by WVL which includes: 1) basic training on data collection (interviewing skills, survey administration, survey tools, appropriate ways to introduce the survey and ensuring informed consent, etc.), and 2) in-depth training on child protection, including child protection principles and WVL CP policy, ethical guidance on data collection especially with children and adolescents, and safe identification and referral of CP cases. They will also be trained on managing possible respondent reactions. All data collectors and individuals involved in the data collection process will be required to sign the WVL Child Protection Policy. Note: If possible, data collectors are recommended to have a background in social work or social sciences or public health and/or have proven previous experience in conducting research with children and adolescents. Data collectors must demonstrate high standards and respect for ethical values. 2.2 Qualitative Methods Qualitative data collection will be completed by WVL team. The qualitative methods and specifically FGDs will complement and validate the quantitative component, and will further explore the perceptions of the population regarding Child Protection factors within the community. 3. Logistics The recruited consultant will be in charge of finalizing logistical matters related to recruitment of enumerators and conducting data collection and data entry (i.e. tablets, papers, phones, chargers, etc.), coordinating the transportation to the different areas where data collection will be completed, calling selected participants for taking an appointment and securing consent prior to visiting the household, and coordinating with WVL for the data collection in schools within the Lebanese communities after identification of schools by WVL. 4. Products The expected deliverables throughout the process of baseline include: 1. Data collection plan and timeline 2. Budget breakdown 3. Hard copies of the questionnaires (if hard copies) and/or raw cleaned data (if on tablets) 4. Datasets should be delivered to WVL in an excel database structure and in 2 formats; one dataset with all variables typed as they are answered and another with the coded variables where non-numeric variables are given numbers for coding. 5. Coding table (describing how the consultant intends to deal with the codes) 6. Report (based on template provided by WVL): The report is expected to include the data collection process and selected sample in the areas, training for enumerators, quality assurance, coordination with WVL, limitations and recommendations, etc. The consultant is also expected to be present in an interpretation workshop which will join key WVL staff to present the main quantitative findings, and reflect on the lessons learned and recommendations. The interpretation is expected to take place for 1 day at WVL premises during December 2017 or January 2018. This process will feed into the final evaluation report. All collected data is legally owned by WVL and the consultant is expected to hand over all data sets. The consultant shall maintain in confidence and protect all information provided to him/her by WVL, its employees, and beneficiaries. The consultant may only disclose the extent necessary to perform the baseline. 5. Qualifications of the consultant The consultant should have the following competencies and experience: • At least 5 years of progressive proven experience in similar studies and in using quantitative research methodologies and data analysis; • Previous baseline and evaluation experience, preferable at the National Level (to be provided within the CV); • Extensive professional experience in the design and implementation of baseline and evaluation studies; • Good analytical and critical thinking skills; • Proven knowledge and experience in applying participatory research methods and tools, especially with children and adolescents; • Advanced degree in relevant field (e.g. Public Health, Social Work, Epidemiology, Psychology or any related technical field); • Good understanding of the humanitarian work especially the development field; • Familiarity with civil society and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) engagement; • Ability to work on tight schedules with minimal supervision; • Good English and Arabic speaking and writing skills; • High research ethics; • Availability of pool of enumerators to cover all areas in Lebanon; • If possible, data collectors are recommended to have a background in social work or social sciences or public health and/or have proven previous experience with conducting research with children and adolescents. • Having a pair of enumerators (male and female) to respect WV’s standard procedure for data collection as well as WVL Child Protection policy requirements; • Team leader coordinating and supervising the data collection. 6. Budget The consultations fees available for this national level baseline will include transportation, logistics and accommodation fees identified by the consultant, as well as recruitment of data collectors/data entry clerks/team leaders, as well as data collection, data entry, and report writing section. A budget breakdown needs to be submitted by the consultant to WVL. 7. Duration of consultancy and application WVL has set aside 2 months (October and November 2017) for this assignment. Bids should include a detailed proposed work-schedule with specific tasks and should also incorporate a budget that outlines all relevant costs that will be associated with this baseline. Candidates are expected to state how much time they will need to start the assignment and how much time they need to conduct every task. Selected candidates are also expected to abide by the deadlines and the conditions for deadlines specified within the contract/agreement. Interested individuals and consultancy firms should send in their applications no later than 16.00 hours GMT on July 31, 2017 before 12: 00 PM including a detailed Technical and Financial Bids with the following documents: • Curriculum vitae and/or resume • Proposed work-schedule • The names and addresses (including telephone and e-mail) of two non-related referees • Sample of previous work (reports related to the topic) Technical and Financial Bids should be in English and should not exceed 5 pages, and should be submitted in two separate Sealed Envelopes to WVL. The top right-hand side of the envelopes must be clearly marked with the name of the consultant and the subject line “Child Protection Technical Programme National Level Baseline” and sent to the below address: “Main National Office address: Villa Siniyora, Mountazah, Mansourieh; Office Phone: 961-4-401-980 Mailing address: World Vision Int'l Lebanon P.O.Box 55355, Sin el Fil, Lebanon” Technical bids should also be sent by e-mail with the name of the consultant and the subject line “Child Protection Technical Programme National Level Baseline” to the following email address consultant_lbn@wvi.org. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. In case the consultant is not registered with Ministry of Finance, a deduction of 7.5 % should always be considered. N.B: The selected consultant will be provided with all additional documents required to carry out the work.