EXPECTED ACTIVITIES

The major duties of the consultant will be:

Activity 1: Developing and submitting inception report to DSW with refined methodology and data collection tools

• The consultant will review project documentation and objectives to clearly understand the study and the indicators to be measured
• The consultant will develop an inception report, demonstrating an understanding of the study with a detailed field work plan on how he will carry out the activities to achieve the study objectives.
• In close consultation with DSW staff, the consultant will develop research instruments and tools.

Activity 2: Recruiting, orienting, and training of experienced data collectors

• With the support of DSW staff, the consultant will recruit and train data collectors on both the use of the data collection tools and the process of data collection

Activity 3: Collection and analysis of initial data

• The consultant will lead in the data collection exercise in both sub-counties.
• DSW staff will oversee/supervise data collection processes.
• The consultant will review, clean and analyse collected information.

Activity 4: Drafting baseline assessment report

• The consultant will develop a draft report based on the collected information.
• The report will be reviewed by DSW and relevant stakeholders
• The consultant will incorporate the feedback from DSW and his designated partners and stakeholders and submit a final FP budget analysis report

Activity 5: Data validation

• The consultant with support of DSW will engage the relevant government officials at county and sub-county levels to validate the findings.
• Validation may involve one-on-one engagement with officials and/or through workshops/ virtual meetings.
• The validation meetings will help to address any data gaps, promote quality assurance and ensure that the final report will have stakeholder ownership and acceptance for effective use.

Activity 6: Final Report & Dissemination of Findings

• The consultant will incorporate the feedback from DSW, partners and stakeholders and submit a final baseline report.
• The consultant will also submit final datasets and relevant input for the development of infographics.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS OF CONSULTANT FIRMS AND PERSONNEL

The selected consultant must possess the following qualifications:

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience working in the areas of contraceptive technology/family planning/reproductive health (FP/RH) at National and County levels.
• Knowledge designing research methodologies and tools in ASRHR and family planning
• Familiar with county MoH frameworks including FP commodities supply chain and procurement.
• Wide experience in public health interventions especially regarding contraception technologies for young people.
• Similar work in the last 3 years and 2 letters of recommendation accompanied by 2 sample copies of recent reports. Familiarity with DSW work is an added advantage.
• A demonstrated high level of professionalism and an ability to work independently and in high-pressure situations under tight deadlines
• High proficiency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of some of the local languages is an added advantage

Compensation

• The consultancy fee will be paid in instalments as agreed in contract and is based on deliverables and commensurate with contractual requirements and deadlines.