Consultant for Baseline Survey Training and Implementation

1. Background
The Spanish Red Cross (SRC) has been present in Viet Nam since 2002. Over previous years, SRC and its local partner - the Viet Nam Red Cross (VNRC) have cooperated  in several programs, including organizational capacity building, emergency response, disaster preparedness/management, vocational training and micro-credit.

Currently, SRC and VNRC are starting the identification of a 4-year project called “Supporting the socio-economic integration and employment for people with disabilities in regions of intervention of the Spanish Cooperation in Vietnam”. This project is funded by AECID – the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation and Development. The overall objective of the project is to contribute to reduce the vulnerability of People with Disabilities (PwD) in Vietnam.
 
SRC and VNRC are planning the intervention in Hung Yen and Lam Dong provinces during the first phase. In order to support this process, VNRC and SRC will conduct a baseline survey in 3 selected districts in each province.

2. Objective and scope of works

2.1 Objective:  Provide a training course on designing, collecting and processing data for a baseline survey, to SRC and VNRC staff. The training will allow SRC and VNRC to set up a detail database of potential beneficiaries in the project areas in order to have a clear picture of the situation at the beginning and be able to measure the project impact. 

2.2 Scope of works:
- To review the project log frame to identify indicators and information required to be collected
- To design a training curriculum and questionnaire/ formats to be explained during the training and to be used afterwards during the survey implementation
- To carry out the 3 day training on:
1. Information/ data to be collected during the survey and use of the questionnaire designed
2. How to collect the information
3. How to analyze and process the information
4. How to prepare the survey final report. 
5. ToT session so the project staff participating can train later to the commune staff.
- To contribute to the design of the baseline survey plan in the two provinces.
- To write the training report in both Vietnamese and English
- To provide a soft copy of all the materials used during the training.

3. Methodology
- The training will have to be designed and carried out with a participatory approach, including methodologies such as brainstorming, group work, case study, role play, allow participants to share their experience and understanding, and learn from each another.
- The targeted audience for the training will have the following profile:
- VNRC staff in Hanoi National Headquarter
- VNRC staff in Provincial Chapter
- DoLISA staff at Provincial level
- Spanish Red Cross staff

4. Expected outcomes:
 After the training, the project staff successfully carries out the project baseline survey in the field and the project has a consistent report about the situation of the targeted population in the intervention areas.

5. Submission of proposals:
The proposals must include:
- A technical proposal, including the detail support that the consultant will provide to the detail training curriculum, including methodologies and resources (Maximum 10 pages)
- A human resources proposal, including CV of the consultant/trainer highlighting relevant qualifications, experience and references.
- A detailed economic proposal considering an adequate use of the economic resources in each stage of the assessment, and a detail breakdown budget

The proposal shall be presented in English in electronic format before May 7, 2010 (Vietnam time) to the following e-mail addresses:
[email protected]
[email protected]

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
Spanish Red Cross
Location: 
Hung Yen and Lam Dong province
Application Deadline: 
Fri, 2010-05-07