Baseline Study

SUMMARY

OE 1 - Validate the framework of objectives, results, indicators and means of verification, and to raise and validate information on the initial situation from which the intervention starts and which is intended to change, measuring initial values of the proposed indicators. It will reflect the basis for measuring the achievement of the development objectives.

OE 2 – Develop and agree together with all stakeholders involved a participatory methodology to monitor and measure the progress of the project, establishing sources of verification, monitoring tools, feasible periodicity, and appropriate number of samples to be collected during implementation, to allow the organization responsible for project implementation to establish an adequate monitoring and evaluation system to measure the project's achievements. Which in turn will allow pre-post comparison to identify and explain the effects of the project in addressed dimensions and variables, which the evaluations (intermediate and final) of the project.

OE3 - Categorize the type of marginalized / vulnerable groups targeted by the project and to develop and agree together with all partners involved how to count the beneficiaries within these categories, ensuring the principle of non-discrimination and do no harm.

OE4 - Disseminate findings obtained, validate the monitoring tools designed and train project partners in the use of the monitoring tools.

BACKGROUND OF THE INTERVENTION 

Deliverables

A work plan that includes technical planning, methodology to be developed, tools and chronogram.

Set of indicators (baseline + target) that provide, at a minimum, value of the starting point and target for measuring all indicators mark on the project’s framework as: value to be determined in the baseline study.

Validated framework of objectives and results – indicators and targets.

Sources of verification: questionnaires, databases, interview transcripts and raw documents extracted during fieldwork.

A Baseline Report (full document and summary document) in English containing at least the following information:

Show evidence that characterize the Municipality chosen and the role of women and youth in CSOs at the beginning of the intervention.

Analyse the dynamics of the context and, in a special way, those external factors that would affect the achievement of the results of the project in its subsequent follow-up.

Redefine the standards associated with each of the indicators that it is proposed to achieve with the intervention.

Determine the starting situation of the indicators of results and impact of the project, raising its first value through techniques of social research.

Design the tool for measuring and monitoring the development of indicators of the Baseline.

To constitute an input for a possible reformulation of the indicators project in accordance with the data collected.

To ensure a deep understanding of the actual gaps, challenges, and strengths in the current service delivery and complains mechanisms run by the Municipality, including also other accountability and participatory actions. The study will look at the Human Resources capacities inside the Municipality, the systems and procedures in place, and the citizen´s engagement and use of the current existing tools.

CONSULTANT REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 5 years of experience in coordinating and administering statistical studies, including baseline/endline, gender-sensitive, data collection and entry, data management and storage, preferably for international non-profit organizations or multilateral agencies;

Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of baseline studies in the development sector for municipalities, CSOs, and gender justice projects;

Previous experience in executing baseline studies related to municipalities is preferred;

Demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis;

Knowledge of and experience in gender equality issues are highly preferred;

Fluency in English and Arabic (spoken and written) is a requirement;

Ability to produce high quality work under tight timeframes.

Application Submission and Deadline 

Methodology and work schedule.

• Objectives of the Baseline.
• Scope (temporary, etc.).
• Typology and quantification of the estimated beneficiary population.
• Objectives, results and indicators formulated.
• Methodology to be used. The realization of the Baseline must take into account for its design and execution the following methodological considerations:
  • Define the scope in order to elaborate a consistent matrix between the logical framework and the Project Baseline, which allows to corroborate the data obtained in the diagnosis.
  • Identify the different sources of information, both primary and secondary, that allow the development of instruments and participatory methods for their collection, as well as triangulate the information to provide greater rigor in the collection of information.
• Tools to be used.
• Workplan.

Composition of the consultant team.

CV of the individual/ consulting team.

Past experiences in evaluation of projects and in the realization of baselines.

Detailed budget of the offer (the budget must be presented in a table format with an indication of the following: fees, travel expenses, evaluation expenses and others, with the breakdown of the price per unit and the number of units).