Qualitative Researcher for Survey Methodology Tender, Belize - 30264269

Procurement Summary

Country : Belize

Summary : Qualitative Researcher for Survey Methodology

Deadline : 05 Feb 2019

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 30264269

Document Ref. No. : 518938

Competition : ICB

Financier : United Nations Secretariat

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND
#1 Coney Drive, Gordon House, 3rd Floor Belize City Tel: (501) 223- 3864/3609/7294
Belize
Email :belize@unicef.org
URL :http://www.unicef.org/

Tender Details

Tenders are invited for Qualitative Researcher for Survey Methodology - Consultancy for Belize CO.

Background & Rationale:

UNICEF places a high priority on the availability of recent and reliable information for monitoring the situation of children, young people and families, for developing evidence-based policies and programmes, as well as for assessing countries- progress toward national goals and global commitments, including the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

UNICEF assists countries in collecting and analysing data in order to fill data gaps for monitoring the situation of children and women through its international household survey programme, the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS). MICS enables countries to produce statistically sound and internationally comparable estimates of a range of indicators in the areas of health, nutrition, education, child protection, water and sanitation and HIV and AIDS. For many countries, MICS surveys are among the most important sources of data used for situation analyses, policy decisions and programme interventions, for informing public opinion on the situation of children and women and influencing the public debate. MICS surveys are usually carried out by government organizations, with the support and technical assistance of UNICEF

MICS is engaged in a programme of active methodological work with the aims of refining existing survey tools, developing new tools and understanding how these work together in MICS surveys. New tools such as questionnaire modules and protocols are validated, field tested and piloted within the MICS framework on an ongoing basis. MICS is currently in its sixth round and needs to review the performance of certain modules developed for this round and previous rounds as well as test new methods for collecting data. To examine how new modules and refinements to existing questions function, MICS will implement a field test of instruments in Belize, a country which has extensive experience with MICS. The field test will use a mixed-methods approach to examine the main objectives. The field test will be developed to allow for statistical testing of main research questions. Then, qualitative methods such as cognitive interviewing of respondents, debriefing of interviewers and field staff and behaviour coding can be used to further understand questionnaire and procedural issues that are not covered by the proposed statistical methods.

Purpose:

The purpose of this consultancy is to support the qualitative component of the field test of MICS in Belize. The main objectives of the qualitative aspects are to: 1) understand how and if the addition of new modules and protocols affect field work, 2) examine respondent understanding and responses of certain areas of the questionnaire (new and existing), and 3) examine problems faced during implementation of field work.

In collaboration with the MICS team and based on the key research questions, the consultant is expected to:

§ Develop suitable study methods (e.g. cognitive interview, structured observation, focus groups, etc.) and protocols to address the main objectives

§ Implement these protocols, alone and/or with additional support from the MICS team and others in the field test

§ Propose and develop qualitative analysis for the data collected

§ Write a report on the findings of the exercise which can be used to produce a MICS methodological paper or journal article

Expected results: (measurable results):

The expected results are recommendations to the MICS programme on questionnaire design and content, through a report which can contribute to a MICS methodological paper.

Duration:

The duration of the assignment is approximately 45 working days.

Start date: February 15th 2019

End date: June 15th 2019

Travel:

The consultancy is expected to be home based with possible travel to NY. Travel to Belize for selected parts of the field test is essential.

Activities, resources, deadlines:

Expected results

Expected deliverable

ESTIMATED # of working days

Develop research objectives

Statement of research objectives

2

Devise suitable methods to study the objectives and prepare protocols for the methods

Study protocols with details of field implementation (training, supervision, data analysis, etc.)

4

Implement protocols during Belize field test

(Expected dates: 22 November-12 December)

Report from field work, with details of issues seen in the field and likely impacts on results

21

Analysis of data from Belize field test

Summary of analytical procedures to be used and draft of results

8

Finalize MICS Methodological paper on Belize field test (Mid-January 2016)

MICS methodological paper, following the usual scientific format, including Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion and conclusions

10

TOTAL



45 Days

Key skills, technical background, and experience required:

§ At least an Master degree in anthropology, social sciences, public health or another field with strong qualitative training

§ 5-8 years of relevant professional experience

§ Training and experience in survey methodology highly desired

§ Familiarity or experience with MICS, other large-scale surveys and development of survey methods and techniques highly desirable

§ Strong communication and interpersonal skills

§ Demonstrated ability to write scientific work

Estimate Cost of consultancy

Consultancy fee: about P3+ level

Number of days: approx.: 45 days

Payment schedule

Payment will be commensurate with the consultants experience and qualifications and be made based on satisfactory submission of deliverables at the end of the contract.

Applicants are invited to upload:

1. Cover letter with an updated CV

2. Completed United Nations Personal History Form (P11). Link for P11 form: http://www.unicef.org/videoaudio/PDFs/P11.doc

3. Technical proposal including methodology and timelines for deliverables

4. In a separate document: Financial proposal with detailed budget including travel and other expenses[1].



[1] the financial proposal should include travel costs and all other expenses.



For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF-s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The competencies required for this post are….

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.



Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Advertised: 29 Jan 2019 Central America Standard Time
Applications close: 05 Feb 2019 11:55 PM Central America Standard Time

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