The purpose of the baseline study is to measure current knowledge, and level of practice towards disaster risk, and disaster preparedness among households in targeted areas covered by the project in line with the project objective, intermediate results, and indicators. Additionally, the baseline study will also enable identification and understanding of the level of preparedness of Disaster Management Committees, communities to natural hazards, specifically in terms of their self-organization, ability to act, knowledge and awareness, and connectivity with supporting actors.

Submission of an inception report (study design), preparation, implementation, data cleaning and analysis, and reporting of the baseline study.

The study will utilize mixed method(s), employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches, adapted to the local context. This will include a questionnaire-based household-level survey, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), In depth Interview (IDI) and Key Informant Interview.

GRIP Project team, Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), American Red Cross (Bangladesh Delegation, Asia Pacific Division Office, and NHQ) and DRR Actors working in Cox’s Bazar.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and American Red Cross Bangladesh Delegation.

The consultant will report to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)/American Red Cross MEAL Section, with attention of the Chief of Party (CoP), Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP), Project Manager-BDRCS and Technical Manager-DRR (IFRC) of GRIP project.

Cox’s Bazar Sadar, Chakaria, Pekua, Maheshkhali, Kutubdia, Ramu sub-districts of Cox’s Bazar, Naikhongchhari sub-district of Bandarban and Chattogram division (only for mobilization of Rapid Response Fund) Bangladesh