Consultancy on Quantitative and Qualitative Study on the Knowledge Attitude and Practice of Vulnerable Population of Danang about Heatwaves Impacts

Terms of Reference: Consultancy - Quantitative and Qualitative Study on the Knowledge
Attitude and Practice of vulnerable population of Danang about heatwaves Impacts

1. Summary

Position: 1 national consultant / consultant team
Duration & timing: From the 04/11/2019 until the 06/12/2019
Duty station: Home based, and in project areas in Danang
Reporting: German Red Cross Head of Project Office in Vietnam

2. Background

The German Red Cross (GRC) and the Vietnam Red Cross (VNRC) are currently implementing a Forecast Based Financing project which aims at reducing human suffering of vulnerable population due to more frequent and severe heat waves. As a new concept developed by the GRC, Forecast-based financing (FbF) is a mechanism that uses weather forecasts to trigger timely humanitarian actions, before a hazard hits the exposed population. These actions described in specific Early Action Protocols are automatically funded when the triggering forecast is released. In November 2018 and in March 2019, GRC and VNRC conducted intensive Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) surveys in Hanoi with focus on groups such as elderly people, outdoor workers (bikers/shippers, street vendors, builder), slum dweller and carers of children under 5 years old; who are considered to be the most vulnerable towards heat wave hazards. The KAP survey provided important findings on the impacts of heatwave on health and healthcare cost, income generation and on coping mechanisms. The GRC/VNRC would like to conduct similar KAP survey in Danang with the aim to compare with the results in
Hanoi. The survey in Danang will focus on (1) people living in poor dormitory with special focus on elderly, families with children under 5 years old and on (2) outdoor workers (builders, biker/shippers, street vendors). The KAP survey will be complemented with a qualitative study in order to gain in-depth understanding of the target population and design adequate project interventions.

3. Purpose

The purpose of this study is to in-depth assess the full situation of different population groups exposed to heatwaves in selected wards in Danang including their risks, vulnerability and capacity and explore possible project interventions. The GRC is seeking the service of a national consultant / consultant team who will:

• Adapt KAP survey questionaire in order to interview the target population in Danang and upload questionnaire on mobile application (KoBo Toolbox)
• Adapt a set of questions for Focus Group Discussions (FDG) and in-depth interviews (IDI) with Biker/Shipper, Builder, Street vendor, and people living in poor dormitory (including carers of under-five children, and Elderly).
• Train surveyors in conducting KAP interviews.
• Lead the process of KAP survey, FDGs and IDIs
• Adapt a set of questions and conduct interviews with Key informants (KII) (dormitory landlord, Ward and District People Committee, Health workers, District natural disaster prevention committee, Community leaders, District and Ward Red Cross)
• Compile KAP survey data and perform statistical analysis.
• Write report compiling the KAP results and the findings of FDGs, IDIs and KIIs (English and Vietnamese). The report should compare the results from Danang with the secondary data of the surveys done in Hanoi
• Secure an ethical clearance Certificate from a reputable University in Vietnam

The GRC/VNRC will be responsible for the technical and logistic support to the study. The GRC/VNRC will provide the consultant with the KAP survey questionnaire previously used in Hanoi, with the findings report and the secondary data. The GRC/VNRC will provide support in recruiting surveyors and in guiding them in the targeted areas.

4. Selection Criteria

• Proven experience in conducting, analysing and reporting both quantitative/qualitative researches/surveys, especially KAP study
• Demonstrated ability and skills to analyze data
• Good knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and SPSS software
• Ability to meet required date of report’s submission
• Excellent command of Vietnamese and English

5. Application Procedure

Interested candidates are invited to send their offer in English consisting of a CV, a technical and a financial offer and a letter of motivation to [email protected] (email) OR by post to Mr Jerome Faucet, German Red Cross, Level 7, 59 Quang Trung Street, Hanoi.

The technical offer should give an estimation of the numbers of working days necessary for each phase.

The financial offer should propose:

• a daily rate all-inclusive: all taxes, transport & other costs if any, etc.
• a total rate all-inclusive

The financial offer should indicate clearly the Net and Gross calculation in VND currency. All submissions must be received by 31st October 2019 at 17:00 Hanoi time. Please note that only applications which are submitted in English shall be considered. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates under consideration shall be contacted.

*Child Protection: German/Red Cross is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas we work around the world. Applicants are advised that German Red Cross reserves the right to screen candidates to ensure a child-safe environment. Further information can be found in the German Red Cross child protection policy.