Request For Proposal (RFP) to Conduct Qualitative Impact Evaluation of Klahan9 SPACE Project
SUMMARY
BBC Media Action is planning to commission a qualitative impact evaluation of the Klahan9 SPACE project, funded by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). The evaluation will assess the project’s impact, including best practices and impact stories, and addressing qualitative indicators in the M&E framework. The evaluation should be completed by the end of October 2024.
BBC MEDIA ACTION
BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international charity - we believe in media and communication for good. Last year, we reached more than 130 million people in some of the world’s poorest and most fragile countries. Our projects and programmes save lives, protect livelihoods, counter misinformation, challenge prejudice and build democracy.
We have been working in Cambodia since 2003, using media and communication to empower and engage young Cambodians, improve health outcomes, and build resilience to the effects of climate change. We have expertise in working with and for young people and their influencers. Much of our work has been tailored specifically to the needs of young people, building knowledge, encouraging discussion, and increasing confidence to act on issues relating to community development.
KLAHAN9 SPACE PROJECT
Klahan9 SPACE project is a 44-month project (1st May 2021 – 31st December 2024) jointly funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). The project aims to increase levels of youth participation in Cambodia by equipping youth with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and networks to participate, and enhancing conditions for them to do so – e.g. by shifting negative attitudes towards their participation – young Cambodians will actively participate in public life which in turn will enable them to better influence decision making.
· CATEGORY:Call for Proposals
· LOCATION:Phnom Penh
ROLES AMD RESPONSIBILITIES
The following roles and responsibilities will be carried out by the Consultant team and BBC Media Action.
The Consultant team will:
1. Develop a detailed qualitative impact plan including method, tools, and schedule in consultation with BBC Media Action.
2. Conduct document review to understand the project and expectations.
3. Participate in impact evaluation design workshop to understand the arrangement and expectations from stakeholders. The discussion will be in local language. Thus, a national team member is recommended to be there.
4. Based on the list of potential participants and locations provided by BBC Media Action, develop detail fieldwork schedule for data collection. BBC Media Action team will provide all relevant contacts. The appointments should be made by the consultant team.
5. Carry out qualitative interviews with stakeholders and audiences. Consents and/or assents must be obtained from all participants including children under 18 years old and respective caregivers.
6. Conduct debriefing sessions with BBC Media Action during and after data collection in the field.
7. Carry out data analysis and reporting writing in English. The report should include the qualitative findings, best practices (detailing why and how the impact occurred), and impact stories). The final report should be design using attractive communication style based on BBC Media Action’s communication guide.]
8. Produce SPACE Impact Insights Brief in English and Khmer (max. 8 pages including photos, figures, and stories) [using attractive communication design based on BBC Media Action’s communication guide].
9. Develop PowerPoint presentations in English and Khmer using attractive communication designs based on BBC Media Action’s communication guide and present the findings in the Impact Insights Forum.
· CONSULTANT/EVALUATION TEAM QUALIFICATION
· BBC Media Action is open to proposals from individuals or a small group of consultants who met the following requirements and criteria:
o Essential
§ A minimum of 5 years of experience in conducting independent complex impact evaluations.
§ Experience in conducting evaluation using OECD criteria.
§ Experience in conducting fieldwork (e.g. desk review, interviews, focus groups, observation)
§ Strong analytical skills, ability to translate complex data into effective insights and written reports and strong communication skills.
§ Ability to work independently on time and to budget.
§ Fluent/excellent working proficiency in oral/written English.
o Desirable
§ Strong understanding of context of youth civic participation in Cambodia
§ Experience of evaluating media and communication interventions;
§ Fluent in both English and Khmer.
Proposal preparation:
To apply, please e-mail your proposal (maximum 5pages) and CV(s) of relevant personnel to email provided in the contact details.
The proposal should include:
· Technical proposal – including key sections: approach (how the consultant will carry out this evaluation effectively and efficiently), methods of data collection (detail data collection techniques), evaluation capacity and management, quality assurance/ethical considerations, and detailed timeline based on the proposed timeframe.
· Financial proposal (including the cost of fieldwork (including travel), project management, any other anticipated costs, and an overall budget).
· CVs of people working on all elements of the research (put in annex)
· Brief of profile and experience showing examples of similar qualitative evaluation conducted by the consultant team (put in annex). Names of two references for which your organisation/company has carried out similar work (put in annex)
Please include “AgencyName_Klahan9 SPACE Qualitative Impact Evaluation” in the subject line. Only shortlisted agencies will be notified.
The Deadline for receipt of proposals: 28 July 2024 (at 5:00 PM – Cambodia Time)
ATTACHMENT
· RfP-K9 SPACE Qualitative Impact Evaluation_18July2024
· Agreement for Klahan9 SPACE Evaluation_Cambodia 2024