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a re-advertisement of call for applications for carrying out a Baseline Survey
for the Jua Jimbo Project.
Terms of Reference:Carrying out a Baseline Survey for the Jua Jimbo Project
1. Introduction and Background
Forum
Syd is a Swedish NGO with Country offices in Nairobi and headquarters in
Sweden. Forum Syd’s main focus is on Democracy and Rights; Environment and
Climate Change as well as Gender Equality.
We do
through the strengthening of civil society organizations.
More
details can be found in the websitewww.forumsyd.org/international or www.africa.forumsyd.org.
Funded
by the European Commission, the Jua Jimbo Project seeks to increase community
influence and enhance community ability especially those that are voice poor
and marginalized to have democratic influence on governance at county
government level.
By so
doing, Jua Jimbo project will target to influence two spaces; the demand and
supply side of governance.
In the
long term this will lead to counties that practice the principles of good
governance.
Project’s Overall Objective
Communities
that are voice-poor and marginalized have improved democratic influence and
good governance at county government level.
Project objectives
- To increase the
participation of young men and women in low income/slum communities in
county government processes (Demand side).
- To increase the
capacity of targeted young women leaders, county leaders and institutions
in democratic leadership and good county governance
- To improve
dialogue and linkages between the supply and demand sides at the county
level
Geographical Focus
The
Project will work with 20 ward-based youth and slum organizations/civil society
organizations in 6 targeted constituencies in Kisumu and Nakuru Counties. Two
Wards are targeted in each of the 6 Constituencies (Kisumu Town East, Kisumu
Town West, Nyando, Nakuru Town, Naivasha and Rongai); and a total of 10,000
direct participants will be reached by the project.
Project Partners
The
Project is being implemented through a collaborative effort of three
organizations - Forum Syd, Muungano wa Wanavijiji (Federation of
Slum Dwellers) and Youth Alive Kenya with Forum Syd being the lead
partner. Youth Alive Kenya (YAK) is implementing the project in Kisumu County;
while Muungano wa Wanavijiji (MWW) is implementing the project in Nakuru County
Project Timeline
The Jua
Jimbo Project is planned to run for two years from September 23rd 2012, to
August, 23rd 2014.
2. Objectives of the Baseline Survey
- To analyze the
existing Tushirikishe Jamii Project (a fore runner of JJ project) baseline
report and identify the information to be collected in the rapid
assessment based on the JJ project proposal
- To provide
information for planning the project, including information about nature
of governance at county level; and specifically looking at the 6 focus
constituencies. ( looking at both the demand and supply side)
- To provide
information on the current level of community participation in governance
as well as opportunities for community participation especially the target
group in the county government processes in the target constituencies and
counties.
- To provide
benchmark information for measuring project achievements and impact (at
the project objectives, intermediate results levels)
- To provide
information on the number of civil society/youth groups actively engaged
in issues of citizen participation in good governance in the target
constituencies.
- To provide
information on the capacity of civil society organization’s to lobby and
advocate for community participation and democratic leadership at county
level
- To identify
benchmarks and indicators that will be used as a point of reference for
monitoring and evaluation of the Jua Jimbo project
- To review
current monitoring and evaluation tools identify gaps and clear indicators
for the Jua Jimbo project
- To review the
LFA with inclusion of baseline findings and targets.
3. Methodology
The
rapid baseline assessment will comprise of a desk review and field
visits.
The
consultant will:
a) Conduct a desk review including an analysis of documents, policy
papers, national surveys and reports that have been produced in connection with
the project thematic area. Review internal Forum Syd documents related to this
project including data the former project evaluation report and baseline survey.
b) Conduct field visits and interviews with citizens, CSOs, NGOs,
local leaders, local authorities in the
selected constituencies (Rongai, Nakuru, Naivasha, Kisumu town east, Kisumu town west and Nyando).
selected constituencies (Rongai, Nakuru, Naivasha, Kisumu town east, Kisumu town west and Nyando).
c) Develop a comprehensive data collection tool for the above
assignment.
d) Develop participatory methodologies for the survey
4. Scope and Focus of the Baseline Survey
Specifically,
the baseline will have the following:
Scope:
- Specifically
targeting -Rongai, Naivasha , Nakuru , Kisumu Town East, Kisumu Town West
and Nyando constituencies – 2 wards targeted per constituency;
- General outlook
on national status of governance of county government processes
(especially looking at the issues being addressed by the project)
- Focus should be
on the project objectives and the planned three project result areas.
Specific responsibilities of the consultant will include the
following:
I. Analyze Jua Jimbo project and review relevant literature.
(national, regional and community level reports)
II. Design and produce rapid baseline assessment tools.
III. Give input on the draft monitoring and evaluation framework,
including indicators and tools.
IV. Conduct field survey. Methods may include questionnaire,
interviews, focus group discussions, and meetings with local community
organizations, local leaders, other NGOs operating in constituencies and
government units in the project regions. The survey must clearly ascertain the
present status on levels of community participation in constituency development
initiatives.
V. Design database for data entry, analyze the data; identify
specific gaps/deficits in social accountability; and clarify training and other
needs to be met comparing with the already developed plans.
VI. Identify lead agencies or local community organizations/groups
that can be used for lobbying/advocacy and collaboration purposes.
VII. Prepare and present draft report of findings at a round table
meeting with the project steering committee.
VIII. Prepare and submit final report of baseline survey,
incorporating feedback from Stakeholders.
IX. Review of TJ baseline final evaluation
X. The final outcome should be a revised LFA Matrix and the M&E
Plan which incorporates baseline and suggested targets by end of the project.
5. Report and Presentation
A
report from the assessment will be written in English. The report should be
concise in its findings and
follow the required format. The report will be presented to Forum Syd Country Representative and Project
Officer.
follow the required format. The report will be presented to Forum Syd Country Representative and Project
Officer.
Expected outputs/deliverables will include the following:
1) Report containing the main findings of the survey and
recommendations. The report will be in the form
of three bound hard copies and a soft/electronic copy. The report must incorporate the following:
of three bound hard copies and a soft/electronic copy. The report must incorporate the following:
a) Set of rapid assessment tools.
b) Quality data and analysis from the observations made in
the field and desk review.
c) Present status, gaps and recommendations for future
interventions, including suitable implementation methodology, appropriate
structures for the project success, and possible sustainability strategy.
d) Incorporate the findings in the project monitoring and evaluation framework with clear performance indicators.
6. Time Plan
- Applications
from prospective consultants should be received not later than - 7th Dec.
2012. The application should contain CVs of principle consultants,
capacity statement, and proposed schedule of activities, technical and
financial proposal.
- The selected
consultant will work 6 days for the month of December and commence the
rest of the assignment not later than – 10th Jan. 2012.
- Participatory
field work for rapid assessment should be concluded within the 6 days of
Dec including a report of the assessment. The specific dates for this
activity are from 17th to 22nd Dec 2012.
- The second phase
shall commence on 10th of January to 6th Feb, 2012 after analyzing the
rapid assessment information.
The
above timeframe is meant to be used as a reference for the consultant in order
to prepare the proposal.
The
definitive timeframe and organizations will be agreed within the assignment.
7. Profile of the Consultant
The
survey will be assigned to a consultant with in-depth knowledge of Social
Accountability, local governance issues; public sector monitoring and public
participation; and Kenyan civil society and politics.
The
consultant must also be experienced in planning and carrying out baseline
surveys and performance measurement (especially qualitative measurements)
It is
also desirable that the consultant has experience from working with issues
around democracy and the
rights based approach.
rights based approach.
The
consultant should have proven experiences of previous assignments with
development of analyses, feasibility studies, baselines, of similar nature and
engaging communities using participatory methodologies.
The
survey and analysis should be conducted by a consultant/s with the capacity to
deploy in the two regions simultaneously.
The
survey will be supervised by the Country Representative of Forum Syd in Kenya
and the Project Officer in Nairobi.
8. Contract
A
contract will be drawn up after a call for tender where skills and costs of
potential consultants will be assessed and evaluated by the Country
Representative and the Project Officer.
The
contract will be a formal consultancy contract between Forum Syd Kenya office
in Nairobi, Kenya and the consultant.
A
consultant will be selected in accordance with EC/Forum Syd procurement policy
guidelines.
Send
applications to the undersigned not later than 28th December 2012;
Write to
Write to
Country
Representative,
Kenya Office,
P.O. Box 1419, Karen, 00502,
Kenya Office,
P.O. Box 1419, Karen, 00502,
Nairobi.
E-mail:
stephen.gichohi@forumsyd.org
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