Individual Consultant - Socio-Economic Study of Discriminatory Groups Tender, Gabon - 32901161

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Country : Gabon

Summary : Individual Consultant - Socio-Economic Study of Discriminatory Groups

Deadline : 19 May 2019

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TOT Ref.No.: 32901161

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Purchaser : UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND
United Nations House Gue-Gue Bridge Libreville, Gabon Tel: 241-07999931/ 05091241
Gabon
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Tenders are invited for Individual Consultant - Socio-Economic Study of Discriminatory Groups in Gabon, Statistics Component - 2 months.

Socio-Economic Study of Discriminatory Groups in Gabon, Component-Statistics Program: Social Inclusion

1.Context and justification Gabon is committed in the framework of the 2030 Agenda, related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to progressively eliminate poverty and social exclusion. The goal is to achieve inclusive development that is inclusive of all citizens. Likewise, the country, which is in line with all African countries with respect to the 2063 vision, aspires to prosperity based on inclusive growth and sustainable, people-centered human development, and above all based on the potential of the people. women and young people. As such, social measures aimed at the development of vulnerable population groups are being implemented at Government level. As such, several actions and programs have been initiated by the public authorities.National Social Aid Fund (FNAS and Project Seed.) Similarly, there was the project "a young person equals a job", a punctual action of the State, which had the ambition to give a second chance to young Gabonese out of school circuits, penalized by the financial obstacle, to enter the professional world through self-employment.In the framework of positive discrimination, the Government has promulgated the law on quotas to promote young people and women in positions of responsibility in the higher administration, as well as in elective and gender-sensitive positions, and other social measures aimed at the development of the strata of discriminated populations are being implemented at the level of women. Despite the existence of these actions, we note that a fringenonegligible population still lives below the poverty line. This is the case of indigenous peoples. Yet indigenous peoples in the Gabonese Republic enjoy the same rights as other citizens. Nevertheless, in practice, these peoples are victims of discrimination. They do not benefit from public services in the same way as their Bantou counterparts. Even if it is true that these people, said, "of the forest" live on the fringes of global development and that the integration of their communities into Gabonese society is not effective, such a reality of compatriots can not leave indifferent the Ministry in charge of Equal Opportunities, which ensures the technical supervision of the Inequalities Observatory. With this in mind, it is therefore urgent and imperative to consider a thorough knowledge of the living conditions of indigenous peoples in order to put in place concrete actions to remedy this state of affairs. Specifically, this study aims to find ways and means to target all of these populations to benefit from assistance and social protection programs and more, with a view to their social integration. It is in this context that the Observatory of Social Inequalities in collaboration with UNICEF is seeking a consultant to collect socio-economic data of indigenous peoples in Gabon. These data will form the basis of a four-year Action Plan for Indigenous Peoples.

2.General objective The general objective of the study is to collect the socio-economic, cultural and environmental data of indigenous peoples for the development of a development plan for indigenous peoples. The results of this study will contribute to the development of integration programs and projects for Gabonese indigenous peoples. Specific Objectives Specifically, it involves: Identifying the detailed socio-economic parameters of Pygmy communities in relation to their way of life which are social class classification parameters (habitat, equipment, etc.), health care education and access to civil status, and to shed light on the perceptions and attitudes of these communities vis-à-vis the social protection mechanisms put in place by the government; To propose an efficient and participative mechanism for improving the socio-economic living conditions of the Pygmy communities To produce a plan for the development of the Indigenous Peoples To elaborate the mapping of the spatial localization zones of the indigenous peoples To assess the level of enjoyment of the social services (health insurance, vaccination, access to education and health, training, etc.), as well as opportunities for development (jobs, human rights). Study populationThis study targets Pygmy populations living in three provinces of Gabon namely, Haut-Ogooué, Ogooué-Ivindo and Woleu-Ntem. Develop mapping of the spatial localization areas of indigenous peoples Assess the level of enjoyment of basic social services (health insurance, vaccination, access to education and health, training, etc.), as well as opportunities to development (jobs, human rights). Study populationThis study targets Pygmy populations living in three provinces of Gabon namely, Haut-Ogooué, Ogooué-Ivindo and Woleu-Ntem. Develop mapping of the spatial localization areas of indigenous peoples Assess the level of enjoyment of basic social services (health insurance, vaccination, access to education and health, training, etc.), as well as opportunities to development (jobs, human rights). Study populationThis study targets Pygmy populations living in three provinces of Gabon namely, Haut-Ogooué, Ogooué-Ivindo and Woleu-Ntem. 3.Methodology and Technical Approach: The methodology adopted is that of describing the socio-economic and cultural conditions of indigenous peoples as well as their perceptions and attitudes towards the social protection mechanisms put in place by the government.

a) Collection strategy The methodology used for this study is based on a participatory approach in consultation with all the actors and partners concerned in particular, the Observatory of Social Inequalities, the General Directorate of Social Protection (DGPS), the General Directorate of Well-Being (DGBE), the Directorate General of Social Affairs (DGAS), the Directorate General of Human Rights (DGDH), the Directorate General of Equal Opportunities, local authorities, civil society or NGOs, etc. It should first be based on a documentary review of the situation of indigenous peoples and their accessibility to the social protection mechanisms put in place by the Government. Then, interviews will be conducted on the living conditions of indigenous peoples as well as the main actors in the management of social safety nets. The study favors a participatory approach, articulated around the following axes of intervention: • Documentary review: During this first stage of the study, the Consultant will have to analyze all the documentation on the subject of the autochthonous peoples and the type of exclusion that affects this category of population. In addition, it will verify the Legal Reference Framework, ie all legal instruments relating to human rights in general, and the rights of indigenous peoples in particular, adopted at national level. the Consultant will have to analyze all the documentation on the theme of the indigenous peoples and the type of exclusion that affects this category of population. In addition, it will verify the Legal Reference Framework, ie all legal instruments relating to human rights in general, and the rights of indigenous peoples in particular, adopted at national level. the Consultant will have to analyze all the documentation on the theme of the indigenous peoples and the type of exclusion that affects this category of population. In addition, it will verify the Legal Reference Framework, ie all legal instruments relating to human rights in general, and the rights of indigenous peoples in particular, adopted at national level.nationalor ratified at regional and / or international level by the Government. • Data collection: The study focuses on collecting quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data will be accessed through structured questionnaire-supported household interviews, while qualitative data will be obtained using techniques such as semi-structured interviews with key informants and focus group discussions in selected villages. targeted. To this should be added the direct observation technique of observing and describing the behavior and environment of each household, the lifestyles of indigenous peoples, their marginalization status and experiences of development and self-promotion in their favor. • Meetings and interviews: the consultant will have the opportunity to meet and talk with the local authorities (Prefect, Mayor, President of the County Council) and some local NGO officials. These interviews will complement the results of the survey and the specific context of indigenous peoples. This is to say that overall, the development of observation instruments or the construction of information collection or production instruments can be summarized as: direct or indirect observation, surveys in the form of focus groups and mini workshops. These interviews will complement the results of the survey and the specific context of indigenous peoples. This is to say that overall, the development of observation instruments or the construction of information collection or production instruments can be summarized as: direct or indirect observation, surveys in the form of focus groups and mini workshops. These interviews will complement the results of the survey and the specific context of indigenous peoples. This is to say that overall, the development of observation instruments or the construction of information collection or production instruments can be summarized as: direct or indirect observation, surveys in the form of focus groups and mini workshops. b) Collection team For reasons of reliability and completeness of the data to be collected, the collection team will be composed as follows: • The national consultant • An enumerator by province from an active advocacy association Aboriginal Peoples • An escort. This is usually the representative of the indigenous peoples in each locality.

c) Collection timeThe duration of data collection in the field is estimated at twenty (21) days at seven (7) days per province. d) Collection tools: Socio-economic survey questionnaire The variables observed for this socio-economic study are as follows: 1.Identification of household members. These are the demographic data (Name and surname, sex, household size, age structure in the household, seniority in the environment ...) 2. Behavior and habitat. This is information about the physical health status of household members and habitat conditions (direct observation of the interviewer) 3. Level of access to property and some benefits: land, services socio-sanitary (health care, health insurance, vaccination, drinking water, AGR), energy source, access to educational infrastructure etc. Social life:non- woody (of plant origin) 6.More, tradition and culture: works of art, marriage and gender 7.Health, education and nutrition: immunization, common household disease, information on HIV / AIDS, level education, basic food 8.Pygmies' wish to improve their living conditions 9.Relationship between Pygmies community and other communities.

4.Governance of consultation and stakeholder engagement A technical committee will be established to ensure the technical quality of the reports before submission to UNICEF for validation. This committee will assist the consultant in the development of the Indigenous Peoples Action Plan. 5.Products expected from the study: The scoping note: which introduces the methodology of the study and clearly explains how the proposed approach will provide the answers to the questions. The protocol must contain the analysis plan. It will also include a proposal for a detailed chronogram of activities and the submission of deliverables. This document will be the first basis on which the consultant and the study leaders will agree. It will then be reviewed and validated by the technical committee that will be set up. The draft report: which will be reviewed by the Technical Committee before submission for validation to a wider audience. The final report and a PowerPoint presentation. The final report will include an executive summary of 2-3 pages providing a brief description of the context, the objectives of the study, an overview of the methodology, the main findings, conclusions and recommendations. The report will have to be synthetic. Its volume should be about 60-70 pages, without annexes.

6. Tasks, Expected Results and Deadlines: Launch meeting of the study with stakeholders including the consultantThe minutes of the meeting are available and validated by the Minister for Equal Opportunities. The Tdrs are adjusted according to the recommendations of the meeting1 June 2019Development of the study scoping noteA detailed scoping note for the implementation of the study is available and validated by the Technical Committee7 as of 9 JuneData collection in the field data collected and available12-27 JuneEditing the study reportThe study report is available and validated by the technical committee from 30 June to 20 July National validation workshop of the final reportThe final report is validated by the GovernmentWednesday 31st July 7. Supervision guidelines: The consultation will take place over a period of two (2) months. The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Director General of the Observatory of Social Inequalities, Chair of the Technical Committee and the Administrative Coordination of UNICEF.

8 .Qualifications and Knowledge:The consultant will be required to demonstrate a minimum BAC + 5 level of study in the fields of statistics, demography or social sciences, and the consultant must have a minimum of five (5) years experience in conducting Field surveys and strong survey skills The consultant should have in-depth knowledge of the whereabouts of indigenous peoples and the time necessary to accompany this process to completion, and demonstrate experience in conducting surveys social and socio-economic data analysis; Be sensitive to issues relating to the rights of indigenous peoples, including the issue of combating poverty and social exclusion; knowledge of planning and management; on the results, mechanisms and procedures of the United Nations System will be an asset; Have a good capacity of writing and teamwork; Have a good knowledge of investigative software: SPSS, STATS, SPHINX.Master of the French language

9.Cost of the consultancy:The estimated cost of the data collection phase is $ 20, 000. This cost takes into account the consultant's fees, DSA and travel expenses. In addition to the technical proposal, the consultant must submit a lump-sum all-inclusive financial proposal that specifies the unit costs for each of the budget lines. The financial proposal should include: (i) Detailed Fees per deliverable; (ii) living expenses during missions in the interior of the country. UNICEF reserves the right not to exceed the budget limit available for the conduct of this activity. The consultant will only receive the totality of his DSA and his transport costs after submitting the methodology document with the details of the planned expenses during his travels. Fees will only be paid in the event of UNICEF's satisfaction and acceptance of the final report. The payment of the different installments of the consultant's fees will be conditioned by the validation of each of these documents. The payment of the total amount of the fees of each consultant will be done as follows: • 40% after validation of the implementation plan of the consultant the study; • 60% after delivery of all products expected from the consultation.

10. Working Conditions: The consultation will be carried out within the framework of the implementation of the 2019 Annual Work Plan of the Social Inclusion component of UNICEF of the Gabon-UNICEF Cooperation Program (2018-2022). UNICEF will provide travel (return) to the consultant within the country. An office can be made available to Equal Opportunities to facilitate exchanges. Date desired start consultancy 01 June 2019Date end consultancy: July 31, 2019
11. How to apply? Interested candidates are requested to apply online no later than 19 May 2019 (11:59 PM Gabon time) and to attach attached files: • A technical offer, describing in detail the methodology to be used to perform the tasks listed below. above to achieve the expected results • An all-inclusive financial offer; • A CV indicating the necessary qualifications and any relevant experience; • Copy of the highest diploma • Copy of the national identity card or passport; Any incomplete file or submitted online after the deadline will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contactedand will receive an official response to their application. Our vacation reviews are also available at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/* See the list of accredited institutions at: www.whed.net UNICEF is a non-profit environment-smoking. UNICEF is committed to respect for diversity and inclusion in its workforce, encourages all applicants, regardless of gender, nationality, religion and ethnicity, including persons with disabilities, to apply to become part of the organization. The feminine candidacies are deeply encouraged. UNICEF has a policy of zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, and all forms of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will then have to undergo a rigorous verification of references and antecedents. ?

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