Consultant for project baseline

The successful baseline research partner will have a solid track record on the criteria below, with examples of evidence for each. 

General criteria

1. Demonstrable expertise on youth empowerment, the refugee crisis and gender equality and conducting participatory baseline studies.
2. Context specific experience of Lebanon
3. A financial proposal that offers good value for money and that maximises potential efficiencies to deliver the outputs within budget

Technical criteria

1. Experience in quantitative research methods and analysis, including relevant sampling techniques
2. Experience in qualitative methods and analysis and participatory, gender-responsive or feminist research
3. Experience in project monitoring and evaluation systems, including those using participatory approaches and ‘hard to measure’ indicators (i.e. empowerment, resilience, well-being, etc.)
4. Evidence of strong downward accountability mechanisms used with project stakeholders/research participants to actively share results and learning
5. Evidence of use of ethical considerations and methodological measures for conducting research with girls, women, boys, men  on sensitive topics

Track record

1. Evidence of successful collaboration with NGOs, with a focus on women’s rights and particularly collaborations which included ‘on-the-job’ training with field office staff
2. Evidence of client responsiveness, creativity and flexibility of approaches towards clients’ needs and/or challenges in research implementation
3. Evidence of producing clear, concise reports in English and high quality, published research and active dissemination of research findings

1. Application process

We invite interested researchers to submit the following application documents:

1. Expression of interest addressing track record and selection criteria
2. Technical proposal for the baseline study including proposed activities schedule/work plan with time frame
3. CV(s) of applicant(s)
4. Budget (separating daily rates and expenses)
5. An example of previous similar work

Selected consultant(s) will be expected to sign and abide by ActionAid values and key policies (including Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy, Child Protection Policy etc.).

Please send your applications to: clare.nubel@actionaid.org

The deadline for applying is Friday 27th April 2018.

We are aiming to select the consultant by the end of April 2018 and start the contract in May 2018 or as soon after as possible.

For further information or questions about this ToR please contact: Clare Nubel, Email: Clare.Nubel@actionaid.org