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Starting Date: ASAPLocation: Magumeri and Baga LGAs Duration: (35 days)Contract type: ConsultancyFunding Monthly amount Starting date Ending date8th October 2018 11 th November 2018Required LanguageEnglish Fluent
BackgroundSince 2009, the Boko Haram driven crisis (herein, Armed Opposition Groups [AOGs]) has crippled north eastern Nigeria. The Borno State continues to be most the affected, with over 1.8 million internallydisplaced persons (IDPs). In support to the UN-led coordinated humanitarian response in the region, INTERSOS is proposing the continuation of its current provision of services through a one-yearintegrated project that will address critical gaps in health, nutrition, protection and WASH services for a highly vulnerable population in host communities and IDPs camps in the Local Government Areas(LGAs) of Ngala (Ngala-Gambaru), Bama (Bama), Dikwa (Dikwa), Magumeri and Kukawua LGAs, Borno State, Nigeria.In Magumeri, INTERSOS is the only organisation providing essential curative services to children under 5, ANC, PNC, deliveries and referral in 7 wards in Magumeri LGA (Magumeri, Hoyo, Furram, Kareram,Gajiganna, Kalizoram, Titwa) of which five are in existing Ministry of Health structures and the other two wards are outreach health and nutrition services in a selected accessible location within eachward. Due to limited funding INTERSOS could not include immunization services, Comprehensive emergency Maternal Obstetrics and Neonatal Care (CEmONC) family planning and stabilisation ofsevere medical and nutrition cases before referral. The OFDA -INTERSOS target population in Magumeri is 123,000 and Baga 50,000.
Purpose of the Terms of ReferenceThe KAP and SMART survey consultant will be responsible to set-up, organize, and implement nutritional survey using the SMART methodology. The data collected will have to includeanthropometric measurement, coverage, and indicators of the mortality (SMART) and KAP (WaSH, Nutrition and Health indicators). Following initial analysis, a final report including the main findings ofthe analysis of the data as well as recommendations will be expected by the end of the survey. This survey will cover Health, Nutrition, Protection, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Magumeriand KAP baseline in Baga.
Scope of Work
Develop and design SMART/KAP survey protocol, including sample size estimation, population size, clustering of the villages etc., and validate contextual tools using the SMART methodology
Train the SMART data collection teams and data clerks (including field testing)
Organize survey: Ensure accurate data collection at field level. Ensure adequate supervision and coordination of the survey teams in the field and collect relevant reference materials for report writing
Be responsible for data cleaning and analysis using appropriate software i.e. Epi Info, SPSS, ENA for SMART
Prepare a draft SMART survey report for review by INTERSOS, ensuring that the assessment is comprehensive and includes all relevant indicators
Prepare a final report including background, methodology, results, limitations, conclusions and
recommendations incorporating feedback from INTERSOS staff on the draft report and Nutrition Information Management group for validation/ Nutrition.
Specific Objectives of the survey
To assess the level of acute malnutrition (wasting), stunting and underweight among children aged 6-59 months
To assess the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding among under six months, breastfeeding continuation at 1 and 2 years, children aged 6 to 23 months with proper complementary
feeding practices
To Estimate the prevalence of acute malnutrition (Global and severe) amongst children aged 6-59 months.
To assess the child morbidity through determining the prevalence of diarrhea, ARI and malaria
To assess the routine polio vaccination coverage among children aged 3 to 59 months, measles vaccination coverage among children aged 9 to 59 months and vitamin A
supplementation coverage within the last 6 months prior to survey among children aged 6 to 59
To assess the level of acute malnutrition among women at child bearing age (15 to 49 years)
To assess the crude and under-five mortality rates during the past three and a half months.
To Determine some of the contributing factors of malnutrition in the survey area.
To assess WASH practices in the populations (To assess the population’s access to, and use
of improved WASH facilities)
Roles and responsibilities
Development of methodologies and tools: Set-up of the approach and design of the survey in accordance with the Nutrition cluster,
To set-up time frame of the activities (workplan), Development of the forms to be used both in field and for data analysis/reporting,
Development of training materials
Recruitment and training of survey enumerators : Identification of the job description Interview and selection of staff, Training of the staff (SMART and KAP) and test of the tool in the field.
To ensure good control of the tool by each staff involved, Constant follow-up and support of the team during implementation of the survey. Daily debriefing on the achievement of what has been done
during the day.
Management and follow-up of the activities
To organize and supervise the survey, taking into account the context and its evolution, the different actors in the areas surveyed.
Ensure the good implementation of the survey through the clear identification of each step of implementation: programming, coordination with actors, partners and authorities, data collection,
analysis and reporting.
To manage the team and ensure its cohesion. Organize planning, define responsibilities, follow capacities and results, etc…
To ensure the technical and operational follow up of all activities in the field.
To review the quality of the data collected and to ensure all needed improvement.
To coordinate with the logistic department to ensure a smooth implementation of the activities on the field (transport, etc…)
To identify all the materials and inputs requested and to release all the relate IOF to the logistic department (including technical specifications).
To participate to the update of the procurement plan according to the need identified
To ensure that the security plans are respected and to make sure that any security event/incident is reported to the officer in charge (logistic / head of base)
Coordination
To identify and plan all the expenditure requested for the daily implementation of the activities on the field and to make sure that the means are available for the team.
Before and during the survey in the field, to ensure the coordination with all the actors involved, including local authorities, communities’ leaders, UNICEF, and Nutrition Clusters.
To coordinate withINTERSOS other department all activities to ensure a smooth implementation of the activities
To participate in coordination meeting if requested and to report on the achievement of the activities.
Data management and analysis : Data processing and management; ensure accurate data entry and analyze data and compile a comprehensive nutrition/SMART survey report
combined to the KAP.
Evaluation and report
To regularly provide the PM with all relevant information relate to the implementation of the survey, according to the form and procedures set-up.To write all the necessary report for
the PM and other staff to follow the project
To write a final report based on the methodology used, the analysis of the data collected and recommendations, taking into account the context of intervention and its stakeholders
To develop presentation material on the outputs of the study, with the perspectives to share the findings
To present/communicate the outputs of the study (findings, recommendation, etc…) to
INTERSOS team and to the different actors that have been involved in the study (authorities,Nutrition cluster, etc…).
Reporting:
The preliminary assessment report will be sent to the INTERSOS within 3 days of completion of data collection; the consultant will present preliminary findings of the survey to INTERSOS, and
INTERSOS team will upon review, send it to the nutrition cluster and or Inter-Agency Working
Group for validation purpose.
The consultant will lead in the presentation of the survey summary before the Nutrition sector/Inter-Agency Working Group members. The final report, incorporating all comments and inputs
received, will be submitted to INTERSOS within 5 days after validation of the preliminary report.
The consultant is expected to provide (Required Deliverables):
Inception report explaining the methodology, sample size calculation and means of analyses
Final nutrition survey Methodology (agreed following consultant selection).
Powerpoint presentation of preliminary findings.
A preliminary and final nutrition survey report.
An Itemized price quotation for consultancy fee (Exclusive of international and domestic travel expenses which will be provided separately by INTERSOS)
Time Frame and Work Schedule
The duration of the survey will be 35 days. The start date will be the date indicated in the Contract.
See here below the survey schedule;
Travel days: 5 days
Preparation of survey protocols, developing tools and collection of secondary data: 5 days
Training and pre-testing of INTERSOS staff and Survey enumerators: 5 days
Data collection and entry: 10 days
Analysis and Submission of Preliminary Report: 5 days
Submit Final Report: 5 days
Total: 35 daysTime Frame and Work Schedule
General Conditions of the Consultancy
Accommodation will be the responsibilty of the consultant
Meals and other incidentals will be the responsibility of the consultant
The consultant will conduct his/her work by using his/her own computer equipment.
Other miscellaneous costs directly related to the task that can include photocopying of questionnaires etc. shall be covered by INTERSOS. Any cost needs to have prior approval from
INTERSOS.
The movement of the consultant and team to and from the field will be facilitated by INTERSOS.
INTERSOS will provide survey enumerators, translators as may be required.
The cost related to travel from/ to Field of the survey teams will be covered by INTERSOS.
Payments will be paid in three instalments: The First instalment 30% paid upon finalization of inception report; 30% paid upon submission of the first full draft of the report; the remaining 40%
paid upon validation of the report by the Nutrition Sector/Inter-Agency Working Groups.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSQualifications and CompetenciesEducation:
The Consultant should preferably be a holder of a Post Graduate Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or related discipline.
Qualified and experienced consultant with Health and Nutrition background in surveys and assessments using SMART methodologies.
Work Experience:
Minimum experience of having lead SMART or similar survey in Sub-Saharan Africa
Mention 2 SMART/KAP Survey that he/she has conducted (with References)
Proven team leading and managerial experience
Knowledge of working with conflict-affected populations
Languages:Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of local language is an added advantage.Technical Competencies:
The consultant must have a strong background in statistics and data analysis. Must know SMART survey methodology and ENA for SMART, SPSS, Epi/ENA or Epi Info software.
Excellent reporting and presentation skills.
Excellent knowledge of and experience with humanitarian guidelines and principles.
Fluency in English and local languages spoken in the working area is an advantage. Willingness to travel extensively and work under pressure & meeting deadlines
Ability to work in a multicultural and inter-sectoral environment.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team with the other staff members.
Ability to coordinate, direct and supervise others to achieve a common goal.
Ability to live and work in an isolated area in conditions of limited comfort
Have significant experience in undertaking nutrition surveys (design and methodologies, staff recruitment and training, field supervision and data analysis and survey report write up).
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