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HEA assessment - RDC
(REF: CD-KN-LC-085)
Reference:
ACF USA Household Economy Analysis in DRC
Location :
Kalomba, Kasai occidental, RDC
Domain
Food security, HEA
Type of position: Consultant
Duration
42 days
Language:
English and Franais
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Household Economic Approach
Contract Reference
ACF Multi-Country humanitarian projects 2014-2016
[30/12/2014]
1. CONTRACT DETAILS
1.1. Key dates of the consultancy
Planned starting date:
Planned end date:
Submission of draft report:
Submission of final report:
01/02/2015
14/03/2015
10/03/2015
13/03/2015
French
French
1.3. Workplan
Description
Days
Trip to DRC
Briefing Kinshasa, literature review and compilation of HEA data
1
3
Trip to Kalomba
Field work
Preparation of draft report
Trip to Kinshasa
Preparation of final report after incorporating feedback
Debriefing at mission level
Return trip
TOTAL
2
25
2
2
2
1
1
42
2.2. Context
ACF, funded by The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), is undertaking an innovative
and comprehensive program in Kasa Occidental Province, and in particular the Kalomba Health Zone, an area
which has a total population of 143.964 people. This project will focus on service provision through detection,
referral and treatment of severe acutely malnourished under-5 year old boys and girls in collaboration with Ministry
of Health. Additionally, ACF will study determinants of undernutrition and community dynamics for the targeted
areas, with the aim of developing necessary knowledge and insights into the problem of undernutrition at various
levels in order to inform long-term impact nutritional programming in the DRC. ACF will translate its findings in a
proposed multi-sectorial strategy providing the basis for a long-term impact response towards undernutrition in the
DRC. Through the adoption of a community-based approach and close involvement of local authorities, ACF will
lay the foundations for sustainability.
As part of the first phase of this project (during year one) a number of assessments and studies a Household
Economic Analysis (HEA), a Nutrition Causal Analysis (NCA), a Rapid Socio Cultural Assessment (RSCA) and an
ACF Participatory Capacity and Vulnerability Assessment (PCVA) will be carried out in order to understand the
direct and indirect drivers of undernutrition, and also gather information about which actions are most appropriate to
bring about the desired change, and at what level.
The information from these studies in phase one will inform context specific and long-term impact strategies and
programming and will be the basis for the development of a multi-sectorial, integrated approach to be presented at
the end of year one. ACF will share the results of the different surveys and its strategic recommendations to fight
effectively undernutrition with all relevant actors and donors, and will evaluate with them the opportunities for next
phases programming.
Severely acute malnourished boys and girls under-5 are timely and appropriately diagnosed, admitted and
treated in the therapeutic nutrition units (TNU)1 as per the National Protocol
2.
Communities show improved understanding and capacity to prevent, detect and refer severe acute
malnutrition cases
3.
Drivers and determinants of undernutrition, including community dynamics are documented for the
targeted areas and used to inform future multi sector approaches.
2.5. Activities
Result 1:
1.
Treatment of SAM among U5 girls and boys through 16 (in Kalomba) therapeutic nutrition units (TNU)
2.
Training of caretakers
3.
Active case finding of U5 with SAM and referral to TNU
4.
Provision of nutritional inputs, equipment and drug for treatment of SAM
Result 2:
1.
Training of Community Volunteers (CV)
2.
Health education and care practices sessions conducted at the facility (group and individual sessions for all
caretakers)
3.
Sensitization of community on malnutrition and good nutritional practices
4.
Promoting behaviours and practices favourable to IYCF in support groups
Result 3:
1.
Nutrition Causal Analysis (NCA) survey,
2.
Rapid Socio Cultural Assessment (RSCA),
3.
Household Economic Analysis (HEA)
4.
ACF Participatory Capacity and Vulnerability Assessment (PCVA)
5.
Nutritional anthropometric survey
6.
Publication of findings and development of an advocacy document to promote learnings
Technical adviser
Desk officer
Country Director, Field Coordinator, Technical Team, Support Team
Local Partners, donors
The result of this evaluation should be presented in a written report and through
several oral presentations:
One on the mission (to Head of Mission and relevant technical staff)
3.7. Methodology
3.7.1. Briefing
Prior to the evaluation taking place, the evaluator is expected to attend a briefing at HQ level, and at field level with
the Head of Mission and/or the relevant technical focal point. Briefings by telephone must be agreed in advance.
Direct information: Interviews with beneficiaries - Visit to project sites and to the facilities provided to the
beneficiaries
Indirect information: Interviews with local representatives; interviews with project staff expatriate and
national staff; meeting with local authorities, groups of beneficiaries, humanitarian agencies, donor
representatives and other stakeholders. For indirect data collection, standard and participatory evaluation
methods are expected to be used (HH interviews and FGDs with beneficiaries, non-beneficiaries, key
informants health workers, teachers and leaders)
Secondary information analysis: including analysis of project monitoring data or of any other relevant
statistical data.
3.7.3. Report
At the end of the HEA study, the consultant will have produced a final report. It will include an executive summary
as well as sections on the background and context, the methodology of work, all analyses, relevant models and
descriptions of diets calculated, (including their costs and affordability) and recommendations that can be used to
direct future integrated programming, including detailed ideas on how families in the area studied can access
nutritious diets, as well as conclusions, a bibliography and necessary annexes etc.
In addition to the written report, the consultant will share findings with ACF and other stakeholders at the local level
and the national level.
The report shall follow the following format.
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Executive Summary: must be a standalone summary, describing the programme, main findings of the
evaluation, and conclusions and recommendations. This will be no more than 2 pages in length.
Main Body: The main body of the report shall elaborate the points listed in the Executive Summary. It will
include references to the methodology used for the evaluation and the context of the action. In particular,
for each key conclusion there should be a corresponding recommendation. Recommendations should be as
realistic, operational and pragmatic as possible; that is, they should take careful account of the
circumstances currently prevailing in the context of the action, and of the resources available to implement
it both locally and in the commissioning HQ. Annexes: Listed and correctly numbered. Format for the
main body of the report is:
o
Background Information
Methodology
Conclusions Recommendations
Excellent written and spoken French or willingness to work with an interpreter. Comprehension of written
English is an asset.
Previous experience in the DRC and previous experience with ACF desirable
5. CONDITIONS
To have a health insurance policy, and details of the coverage to be shared with ACF before departure.
The consultant is responsible for ensuring he/she has a valid visa before entering DRC:
o The consultant is responsible for acquiring and paying for their entry visa(s) to DRC prior to
arrival. The cost of the visa(s) will be reimbursed by ACF DRC, upon presentation of receipt(s).
An invitation letter will be provided and paid for by ACF DRC to assist the consultant in acquiring
the entry visa. Be aware the DRC visa process can be long and requests anticipation (1 to 3 weeks
for invitation letter, up to 2 weeks for the visa itself).
o If there is no DRC Embassy in the consultants country of residence, the mission will be
responsible for acquiring and paying for the entry visa (visa volant). The process for acquiring a
visa volant is complicated and time consuming.
o Once in DRC, an accord de dploiement or a work permit will be facilitated, acquired and paid for
by ACF DRC.
His or her own computer.
The Consultant is responsible for any and all administrative costs that do not derive from ACFs
responsibility (for example: passport renewal, photos, penalties or administrative fees related to prior stays
in DRC, among others.)
The Consultant is responsible to cover the costs of his or her food during the stay in DRC. If meals are
taken at the ACF guesthouses, then the Consultant will have to reimburse acf based on the daily rate for the
corresponding ACF base (5 USD = cost of lunch in Kinshasa).
The accommodation in DRC will be provided for and covered by ACF. Transport in DRC and the other
costs directly related to the consultancy (daily workers, local translator, etc.) will be covered by ACF
6. RIGHTS
The ownership of the draft and final documentation belong to the agency and the funding donor exclusively. The
document, or publication related to it, will not be shared with anybody except ACF before the delivery by ACF of
the final document to the donor.
ACF is to be the main addressee of the evaluation and its results might impact on both operational and technical
strategies. This being said, ACF is likely to share the results of the evaluation with the following groups:
Donor(s)
Governmental partners
7.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested parties must submit their applications by email referenced under title
HEA assessment Consultancy
at consultancies.lsc@acf-international.org
Deadline for submission: Monday 16th February 2015 at 17:00 (GMT+3).
Consultants are requested to submit a proposal with a cover letter and must mention their
expected total remuneration for this assignment.
Applications should include:
- A proposal to the above Terms of Reference including methodology, schedule, budget.
- A financial offer including daily fees in US Dollars
- Up-to-date curriculum vitae(s) of the lead consultant and relevant team members (if any),
-
Evidence of past experience in undertaking similar assignments (three most recent documents
preferred) of similar works done,
Three (3) references of previous assignments.