Concern Worldwide Bangladesh invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from qualified and experienced consultancy firms or individuals to conduct a “Community Risk Assessment” (CRA)1 for the Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) Programme supported by the Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MAC-P).

Objective of the Consultancy:  The main objective of this consultancy is to conduct a comprehensive and participatory risk assessment of the climate and other risks (hazard specific) associated with primary healthcare sector and the population in the 26 unions of Amtoli & Taltoli of Barguna and Galachipa of Patuakhali districts.

Essential Experience & Qualifications:

• Master’s degree/Ph.D. in Medical Science/Public Health, Development studies, Disaster Management, Geography and Environmental Science, International Relations, or any other relevant Social Science background.
• The consultant must have necessary legal status to work in Bangladesh.
• At least 10 -12 years experienced in government policy development & analysis, stakeholder engagement, and depth knowledge of the Bangladesh Government structural context focusing on health and climate change together.
• Understanding of international, national and local government issues specially DRR, CCA and Health frameworks analysis and governance mechanisms of Bangladesh.
• Experience in conducting comprehensive and participatory community risk assessment of the climate and other risks (hazard specific) associated with primary healthcare sector.
• At least 8 years of theoretical and practical experience in GIS mapping and projection.
• Background in development studies, Disaster Science and Management, Environmental Science/Management, Urban and Regional Planning, Geography and Environment, or any relevant discipline.
• Experience in synthesizing scientific research, health & climate data, and socioeconomic information to support policy formulation and decision-making
• Strong facilitation and communication skills to involve with diverse stakeholders, including government department, civil society organizations, academia, local groups and communities.
• Experience in organizing and conducting stakeholder consultations, workshops, community mobilization and participatory decision-making processes.
• Ability to develop evidence-based policy recommendations and draft policy documents, strategies, and action plans.
• Experience working with government agencies, development partners, I/NGOs, or research institutions involved in maternal, neo natal and adolescent health, DRR & climate change relevant assessment, policy formulation and implementation.

Terms of Reference (TOR): Click here to Download

Pre-bid meeting for interested consultants on 09 September 2024 at 10:00 am via MS Teams.

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Meeting ID: 374 379 127 480

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How to Submit Proposals: Interested consultants/ firms are requested to follow the TOR and submit documents to consultancy.bgd@concern.net.

Please only write “Community Risk Analysis” in the subject line of your e-mail.

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Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation.  Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations, and is committed to promoting equality.

Any form of persuasion shall result disqualification of the EOI
Concern Worldwide, Bangladesh reserves the right to accept or reject any or all of the proposals without showing any reason whatsoever.