Knowledge, Attitude and Practice survey Consultant

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Background

Trocaire is an Irish charity organization established in 1973. Since its establishment, the organization has brought humanitarian relief and assistance to people caught in some of the worst conflicts or hit by natural disasters across the globe.

Trocaire has been working in Gedo region since 1992 through providing comprehensive primary health and Nutrition care services to the population, these services includes clinical services, nutrition, and community health which is inclusive of health infrastructure development. In line with the current trend, Trocaire Somalia intends to embark on key programmatic strategies that include comprehensive Infant and Young Child Feeding training of facility based health and nutrition staff and community nutrition volunteers as well as establishment of mother to mother support groups (MTMSG). Trocaire Somalia in collaboration with implementing partners and with funding support from IRISH AID seeks to understand the extent in Knowledge, attitudes and practice in relation IYCF as a component of health and nutrition through a KAP study In Gedo region of Somalia.

Objectives

Broad Objective

The goal of the study is to explore the factors influencing IYCF practices in Gedo. The results of the study will give insight in the development of IYCF BCC strategy for Subsequent Health and Nutrition projects. Support the implementation of health and nutrition preventive projects strategies in Gedo.

Specific Objective

Specifically, this study aims:

1. To assess the level of knowledge, attitude, beliefs, and practices on infant and young child feeding among the reference population living in Gedo Region Somalia.
2. To determine the knowledge, attitude and practices on health seeking and treatment during illness and establish the community perception on child’s health in relation to IYCF
3. To determine key challenges to appropriate IYCF practices and suggestions on how these can be overcome
4. Assess the effects of culture on optimal breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices
5. To recommend feasible interventions/strategies to complement the on-going efforts in promoting appropriate IYCF practices in the camp.

Location of the survey

This baseline survey will be conducted in three districts of Gedo Somalia, [Bullahawa, Dollow, and Luuq]. The survey will be conducted under the supervision of Trocaire Nutrition team and in close collaboration with local partners in Gedo

Methodology

Using these Terms of Reference, the intending consultant will prepare a draft proposal on how they intend to conduct the survey. The consultant is expected to propose and design a suitable methodology for gathering information and delivering results. This is a social study and both qualitative and quantitative data will be generated.

Scope of Work

1. Submit an inception note which will include an interpretation of the tasks and methodologies which will be used in the KAP study;
2. Develop appropriate tools and instruments for gathering information in liaison with Trocaire Somalia detailing;

a. Selection of appropriate sampling method

b. Appropriate sample size

c. Good quality assurance and quality control during the study

d. Analysis of data

e. Interpretation of findings

1. Review appropriate documents (nutrition survey reports, IYCF reports, HMIS Reports etc.) relevant to the survey.
2. Recruit and train survey assistants and field data collectors;
3. Undertake consultations with key stakeholders and conduct field data collection;
4. Process and analyze the information, write and submit a draft report of the survey;
5. Present the draft report of the findings for comments and feedback; and
6. Revise and submit a final copy of the survey report including recommendations.

Expected Deliverables

Deliverables under this consultancy will include the following:

1. An inception note detailing how the intending consultant seeks to undertake the study;
2. A draft report detailing the survey findings and recommendations; and
3. Final report of the survey findings in electronic and hard copy.

Requirement

1. Capacity to mobilize and appropriate expertise
2. Experience in KAP studies
3. Advanced understanding of nutrition related issues or related field
4. Experience in development of study tools
5. Good writing, analytical and statistical skills

Duration and time

The entire assignment including preparation of the study tools and protocols, recruitment and training of data collectors, field work, analysis of data and report writing is estimated to last 30 calendar days. The exercise is expected to be undertaken in the month of March 2016.

Conditions

· Payment will be done on the following basis: 30% of the fees will be paid upon development of detailed study protocol, 30% after reception of the draft report, and 40% will be paid after validation of the final report and submission of other products.

· Travel, accommodation and food costs will be met by Trocaire

HOW TO APPLY:

If you feel you/your organization fit the required profile and are available for the assignment, please submit a short technical proposal providing detailed budget breakdown, along with brief technical bio data of the core team members and evidence of similar work undertaken recently. Application will only be received via email, hrkenya@trocaire.org .