1.
Context
VSO is a development
organisation that has been working through volunteers to fight poverty for more
than 50 years and we are the leading organisation in the field. We work in
almost 34 countries worldwide and we are constantly exploring new ways to use
the time, energy and skills of people to make a difference. We bring people
together to develop local solutions to local, national and global priorities.
VSO Rwanda is
currently implementing a project on the promotion of education and disability
rights in Rwanda: Inclusive Services through Participation of Stakeholders for
realising Rights in Education and Disability (INSPIRED) (2013-2016).This
project is funded by UkAid.
A key partner of VSO
Rwanda in the implementation of this project is the National Council of Persons
with Disabilities (NCPD). The INSPIRED project is enabling NCPD to deliver some
key actions in its current strategic and Operational Plans. One such activity
is to address the prevalence of begging amongst people with disabilities in
Rwanda. At the request of NCPD, VSO Rwanda would like support the delivery of a
Baseline Study on root causes of begging among persons with disabilities in
Rwanda to support the work of NCPD in this area. VSO is seeking the services of
a qualified and experienced research institute/centre or firm to provide with
this technical assistance to NCPD.
2.
Objective of Study
The main purpose of
this study is to discover and document the key causes of begging among persons
with disabilities in Rwanda and to identify key recommendations for addressing
begging amongst people with disabilities in order for NCPD to develop an
evidence-based, strategic response to this issue.
Scope of work
the research in seven Districts in all Provinces and the City of Kigali:
Gasabo, Nyarugenge, Kicukiro (City of Kigali), Huye (Southern Province),
Kayonza (Eastern Province), Rubavu (Western Province) and Musanze (Northern
Province).
The consultant will be responsible of the following tasks:
- Drafting
and submitting the technical and financial proposal to VSO; - Designing
the research tools; - Hiring
the research assistants for this research; - Conducting
research in seven districts; - Working
closely with NISR to approve the research findings; - Collaborate
with VSO, and NCPD Organs at national and local level during the research
period; - Organise
a validation meeting with stakeholders (Government institutions, civil
society organisations, and development partners); - Submit
the final version contain all recommendations two days after its
validation.
4.
Methodology
Applicants
should submit a work plan and the methodology to be used for the research. VSO
Rwanda and NCPD would like the following elements to be considered in the work
plan and methodology:
- Participatory
qualitative consultation using appropriate and ethical methodology with
people with various types of disability who are begging - Inclusion
of NCPD Coordinators at District level in carry out the research
5.
Timing and reporting
This project should
be complete before the end of March 2014.
Key phases:
- Five
working days after signature of the contract: Consultant will submit a
detailed work plan and final budget. - By 1st
March 2014: Complete research amongst Persons with Disabilities in 5
districts - By 10th
March 2014: Submission of the first draft report; - By 20th
March 2014: Validation meeting - By 31st
March 2014: Submission of final report.
6.
Management
The consultant
will report to the Director of Economic and Social Empowerment Unit, National
Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) and the Senior Programme Manager,
VSO Rwanda. The VSO Learning and Impact Manager will also provide oversight.
7.
Deliverables
- Final
report of findings and recommendations in hard and soft copy - PowerPoint
presentation outlining key findings and recommendations of the report.
8.
Qualification and Competencies required
Qualification
consultant should have a Degree in Social Science, Public Policy, Law, or other
related field.
Professional experience
- More
than five years in the social research sector; - Strong
background in qualitative and quantitative research; - Experience
in conducting research related to human behaviour, psychology and/or
social welfare; - Experience
in preparing research reports including making evidence-based
recommendations; - Experience
of mobilising research teams; - Excellent
writing skills in English, and French; - Knowledge
of Rwandan context, especially having worked with Persons with
Disabilities in Rwanda would be added value.
Brand guidelines and confidentiality:
The final
product will have logos of VSO and its donors and of NCPD as per their
respective guidelines and as directed by VSO and NCPD. All material produced
under this assignment will be the property of VSOR and NCPD and any use of it
other than for the purpose of the assignment will only be determined and
decided by VSOR and NCPD. The consultant will not have any right to use any of
the materials produced under this consultancy.
10.
Budget
The consultant will present
their financial offer at the point of application. The final budget will be
mutually negotiated and agreed between the consultant and VSO and will
accordingly be reflected in the contract.
Interested
consultants to send their technical and financial proposal (including cover
letter, CV(s), 3 references from previous similar assignments, and, whenever
possible, a sample of similar work) to sarah.challoner@vsoint.org.uk
and copy Euthyme.Mudaheranwa@vsoint.org
and tuyizero@gmail.com.
Deadline for
applications:
Monday 27th January 2014, 17:00 (5pm).
