Procuring the Services of a Research Firm to Provide Qualitative Data Collection and Produce Report Services for Two Formative Assessment

• Country: Ethiopia
• Summary: Procuring the Services of a Research Firm to Provide Qualitative Data Collection and Produce Report Services for Two Formative Assessment
• ETT Ref No: 79319053
• Deadline: 10 Mar 2023
• Financier: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
• Purchaser Ownership: Government
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• Notice Type: Tender
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• Tenders are invited for Procuring the Services of a Research Firm to Provide Qualitative Data Collection and Produce Report Services for Two Formative Assessment. ASSIGNMENT: Lead and manage Qualitative data collection, analysis, and reporting for two separate formative inquiries under the USAID Healthy Behaviors Activity; transcribe and translate responses, coding and analyzing data to produce findings report; and produce a final report. Objective of the Consultancy: FHI 360 is procuring the services of a research firm to provide qualitative data collection and producing report services to two formative assessment inquiries: 1) To explore household decision-making and familial support for the USAID Healthy behaviors activity priority behaviors. 2) To explore provider behavior around respectful, client-centered, and gender-responsive care in ANC and FP/RH visits and adherence to malaria guidelines. (III) Specific Scope of Work Once hired, the research firm will conduct the following tasks: Review and discuss concept notes and instruments with USAID Healthy Behaviors team. Refine and finalize the qualitative data collection instruments (focus group discussions and in-depth interviews) including translation into local language(s) Provide expert input into the refinement of data collection methodology based on local contexts. Recruit field data collection teams. In coordination with USAID Healthy Behavior team, train field data collection teams through an in-depth and interactive training to include practice, piloting, and feedback sessions. Conduct data collection interviewing targeted audiences. Conduct data collection interviewing targeted audiences. Organize all logistics for field data collection, including teams, transport, necessary allowance, monitoring, feedback, and communication plans. Maintain communications with USAID healthy behavior team, local study site representatives, or other key stakeholders, to ensure smooth and timely field work. Develop a work plan consisting of key milestones required for data collection. Liaise with the USAID healthy Behavior technical and MEL team on planning and implementation of the field activities. Undertake active and ongoing supervision of data collection to ensure data quality. Conduct the translation and transcription of all interviews. Conduct analysis of the data. Produce and submit an initial draft of a summary of key assessment findings by assessment inquiries in original language and English translation. (IV) Geographical area and Sample The formative research will be implemented in three regions namely Amhara, Oromia and SNNP. The specific assessment woredas shall be available later. Table 2A: Sample size of the formative research per audience type for household decision-making and familial support inquiry Proposals must be submitted by March 10 via email to: RFAUHB22-01@ fhi360.org with "Healthy Behaviors Activity Ethiopia Formative Research" in the subject line. The documents to submit include: Proposed work plan for this SOW, with activity description and timeline (maximum 5 pages) CVs of key personnel Budget based on this SOW Contact information for three references for whom the research firm did similar work All responses to this RFP must be received no later than 5:00 PM, March 10,2023. Please email your application packaging, including both cost and technical proposals to: RFAUHB22-01@fhi360.org of USAID Healthy Behaviors will not compensate offerors for its preparation of its response to this RFP. All inquiries and requests for information affecting this RFP must be submitted by e-mail to jareenberg@fhi360.org, with tzewdie@fhi360.org in copy, reference RFP 23-003. USAID Healthy Behaviors no later than 5:00 PM EST, March 3. USAID Healthy Behaviors will provide answers to inquiries which will be shared with all offerors by March 7,2023. Bid closing date: March 10, 2023 5 pm EAT Bid opening date: No Specific Opening Date and Time Region: Addis Ababa
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