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INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE, INC. |
Request for Expressions of Interest
To conduct a gender and GBV assessment of host communities of Cox’s Bazar
Background
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world’s leading agencies working in post-conflict and development contexts, supporting communities in over 40 fragile, failed and developing states. In this capacity, we work to restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted, struggling to endure and wishing to advance on a path of development. The IRC has been present in Bangladesh since 2017 and obtained registration with the NGOAB in March 2018. Since the IRC obtained registration in March 2018, it has moved quickly to expand its integrated emergency health and protection response through both direct and partner-based programming focused on primary healthcare, women’s protection and empowerment, sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence and child protection. Through 2018, the IRC’s response strategy primarily targets Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, while meeting the significant needs in both refugee and host populations, as already existing vulnerabilities are compounded with cyclical monsoon and cyclone seasons that impose additional threats to the lives and protection of those refugees as well as vulnerable host populations.
The IRC Bangladesh’s Women’s Empowerment and Protection (WPE) programming facilitates healing, dignity, and self-determination of women and girls of Rohingya and host communities who have experienced, or are at risk of, violence. In coordination with our local partners, we provide lifesaving psychosocial (PSS) and referral services, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response activities, life skills training, and promote women’s leadership through community engagement. The ultimate goals are to create opportunities for women and girls to transform their lives and to make their voices heard in pursuit of a safer, more equitable world.
Overview of the action research:
IRC with the support of BHA is implementing the project, “Emergency Health, WASH and Protection Assistance for COVID-19 Response in Underserved Areas of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh” in the host community of Cox’s Bazar. Under this project, IRC is conducting a gender and GBV assessment in Ramu, Chakaria, Teknaf and Ukhiya to better understand the needs of women and girls which will help design future programming. The research will use both qualitative and quantitative data.
Specific Objectives:
- A gender analysis document that will examine the needs of women and girls which will guide in addressing the gaps in policy and practices including but not limited to identifying gender roles, power dynamics, decision making, vulnerability/coping mechanisms, inclusion, social norms and the socio-economic situation of women and girls in the host community of Cox’s Bazar. Assess the present status of women and girls on their knowledge and awareness about government services and their entitlements.
- A strong evidence base that can feed into ongoing advocacy work to identify the gaps with respect to the promotion of the needs and rights of women and girls in Ramu, Chakaria, Teknaf and Ukhiya.
- Identify interventions that address gender inequalities and meet the different needs of women, girls, men, boys with intersectional identities.
- Concrete recommendations for policy advocacy with multiple stakeholders
- A reference document for present and future academic studies, actions research, policy advocacy and development work.
Deliverables:
The deliverables will clearly depend on which approach is used and the time frame needs to be negotiated and approved by IRC – but the required outputs of the consultancy IRC expects is as follows:
- A brief inception report (maximum five pages) outlining the proposed approach/methodology and execution programme/timetable. This document should be submitted for review and approval by IRC five days after the signature of the contract and before commencement of the work.
- Deadline of the data collection tools should be submitted within five days after acceptance of the methodology for review and approval by the research team.
- Draft report should be submitted within ten days after completion of the field work and shall be accompanied with the raw data as collected through the data collection tools.
- Electronic versions of the final report should be submitted to IRC.
- A presentation based on the findings of the assessment to be prepared and presented at a dialogue workshop.
Indicative time frame:
The work will be carried out as soonest possible and the completion of the service should be by 10th July 2021.
Competency Required:
Qualification and Experiences
- Professionals or experts having excellent technical knowledge on gender
- Significant professional background and experience in conducting quantitative/qualitative surveys and gender analysis.
- Previous experience in conducting similar work for international agencies will be preferred. Please provide proof document of similar work experience.
- Relevant academic background (Doctorate Degree preferred). Need to provide details academic profile of all team members who will be working in this project.
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and reporting skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Ability to consolidate and synthesize substantive comments and views of multiple stakeholders in a balanced and concise manner.
- Cultural sensitivity and experience in moderating meetings of culturally diverse and international groups.
- Valid business registration, TIN and BIN documents need to submit.
- Filled IRC’s VIF form need to submit with proposal.
Knowledge and Skill
- Experience on conducting similar assessments.
- Knowledge on quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
- Knowledge and understanding of gender
- Understanding of empowerment and advocacy approaches in development
How to submit the proposal:
The interested consultant or consultancy firm to submit their proposal with necessary supporting documents mentioned above through email with necessary attachments on or before 10.00 AM of May 9, 2021 through bd.procurement@rescue.org
For any technical clarification, please write to us on bd.clarifications@rescue.org
Technical Proposal:
- A letter of interest stating why you consider yourself suitable for the assignment;
- Consultant/ team of consultants CV and link of portfolio.
- Work references - contact details (e-mail addresses) of referees.
- Relevant Documents-Business registration, VAT & TIN document, Bank account no (for organization), TIN and Bank account for individuals.
- Filled and signed IRC’s VIF form (Click here to download or visit: https://rescue.box.com/v/VIF-COC-COI-ITB)
Financial proposal:
- Provider need to provide financial offer which should be inclusive of all necessary Vat/Tax as per Bangladesh Government regulation.
- All payment will be through bank transfer and after service. Provider can submit proposal for partial payment process after any specific service delivery.
Evaluation process:
Criteria |
Weightage |
Consultant/ organization need to provide details proposal on how they will conduct the assessment and should clear their understanding of EoI/proposed approach (including suggestions of how the two aims of the review – evidencing and learning will be balanced) |
25% |
Shortest timeframe will get highest score. |
15% |
Gender balanced team and team members experience on similar work will be evaluated for scoring. |
25% |
Consultant/organization who will score highest on above three criteria (within 65%) will be called for presentation. |
10% |
Lowest price offer will get highest score. |
25% |
Outline of the Technical Proposal:
It is mandatory that the proposal should have the following:
| Title of the assessment |
Understanding of the EoI and the task to be accomplished |
Methodology (state detail about the sampling design and strategy, data collection systems/ techniques/methods, data processing & analysis, data quality) |
Work/Operational plan |
Proposed team with team members names and curriculum vitae |
Ethical Considerations:
The assessment should be conducted in accordance with the principles outlined in the IRC’s ethical guidelines and enact safeguards to protect the rights and confidentiality of information providers, provisions to store and maintain security of collected information and protocols to ensure anonymity and confidentiality.
Each potential respondent will be given full information about the book publication including the purpose and how the information collected will be used. Verbal/written consent is required from all adults who agree to participate. Participants under the age of 18 will require signed consent from a parent/guardian. All participants will be informed of their right to discontinue their participation at any point and approaches.
Intellectual property:
All information pertaining to this assignment belongs to IRC, which the consultant may come into contact with in the performance of his/her, duties under this assignment shall remain the property of IRC who shall have exclusive rights over their use. Except for purposes of this assignment, the information shall not be disclosed to the public nor used in whatever without written permission of IRC in line with the national and International Copyright Laws applicable.