SMART Survey Consultancy Tender, Sudan - 50358630

Procurement Summary

Country : Sudan

Summary : SMART Survey Consultancy

Deadline : 24 Feb 2021

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 50358630

Document Ref. No. :

Competition : ICB

Financier : Other Funding Agencies

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : CONCERN WORLDWIDE
Khartoum 2, Khartoum, Sudan Phone: +249 18 356 2266
Sudan
Email :tender.sudan@concern.net

Tender Details

Tenders are invited for SMART Survey Consultancy

Key tasks for the consultant to carry out in accordance with the terms and conditions of the consultancy contract include:
Finalization of the survey protocol, training materials and any survey job aids in line with the SMART survey standards
Set of data collection tools using Concern-s digital data gathering (DDG) system and pre-built indicators and questionnaires (in coordination with the Concern Sudan team and HQ Advisers who will provide training resources on DDG)
Conduct a pre-test of the methodology and questionnaires as part of the training before starting the survey
Conduct and analyse pre and post- test training results for accuracy of anthropometric measurements and address any weaknesses with targeted training.
Develop a clear survey plan (movement plans, sequence of data collection/ mapping of selected villages) and ensure it is understood by all who need to participate and support its execution, with the support of Concern
Design and carry out training of data collectors and supervisors on the survey methodology, anthropometric measurement techniques, effective interview techniques, essential infection and prevention control methods in the context of COVID-19 (see Concern guide) and DDG (Concern staff will support training on DDG)
Ensure all necessary equipment is in place and functioning before the survey starts by liaising with Concern logistics team and other key staff members
Coordinate all data collection from the field and supervise the team on a daily basis to ensure quality data is collected. This will involve developing quality control measures, supporting the team in sampling of households and taking anthropometric measurements and interviews in accordance with COVID-19 prevention measures.
Provide daily field briefing to the Concern Worldwide project coordinator/ Health and Nutrition Advisor on progress and any challenges from the field.
Clean and analyse the survey results using the standard ENA software and any supplementary software (EPI-Info is recommended) required for those indicators that fall outside the core ENA analysis function (software must be agreed ahead of time with Concern and consultant must provide it themselves)
Provide a draft report in an agreed standard format with preliminary results for all indicators, including confidence intervals for indicators and a full plausibility report for review
Present preliminary results to Concern and any relevant stakeholders for feedback (verbal and written) and facilitate a discussion on relevant and practical recommendations finalisation of the survey report
Based on feedback, finalise the report with clear and relevant recommendations and present findings to a wider group as requested (potentially remotely)

Required Qualifications and Experience:
Advanced University Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Social Sciences or related discipline with the relevant technical knowledge in Survey Methodology, Research Methods etc.
Extensive experience (3-5 years) in coordinating and managing SMART nutrition surveys.
Proven team leading and managerial experience, knowledge of working with conflict-affected populations A strong background in statistics and data analysis. Must know EPI info and ENA for SMART and all relevant computer applications (MS Word).
Excellent reporting and presentation skills
Fluency in English, Arabic and local languages (Nuba) spoken in the working area is an advantage
Computer literacy in ENA Software, Epi Info or alternate statistical package, MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint

Documents

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