Relevant Experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in conducting “FGD Trainings” for Moderators
- Have demonstrated experience in data analysis, transcription of FGDs
- Exceptional report writing skills
- Preference will be given to candidate with prior experience of working with International donors as consultant
Qualification:
- Master Degree in Economics, MBA or Social Sciences
Job Description:
I. PURPOSE
These Terms of Reference are developed to hire a qualified consultant for short term technical assistance to 1) conduct training for moderators for conducting FGDs and 2) to prepare a comprehensive report on the FGDs findings.
II. BACKGROUND
Organization seeks to conduct Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) in Southern Punjab and Karachi in order to improve the effectiveness of the messaging delivered through a series of media activities under the Azme-e-Pakistan Program. The FGDs included under this statement of work will be used to test different types of messaging and influence behavior in target communities during the media campaigns.
III. SCOPE OF WORK:
Under these Terms of Reference (TOR) the consultant is expected to perform two main functions i.e. the designing and conducting of 3 days training for FGD moderators, to analyze, transcript data and to develop a comprehensive report on the findings of the FGDs.
- DESIGNING AND CONDUCTING TRAINING OF MODERATORS FOR FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION (FGDs)
The consultant has to develop a comprehensive training module and conduct 3 days training for the capacity building of FGD’s Moderatos. The purpose of the training is to enhance the capacity of the moderators to conduct the intended FGDs effectively in their respective areas.
The module/training should cover the followings:
- Staff training on the questionnaire included in the already developed FGD guide.
- Group Composition for FGDs.
- How to kick up/lead the FGD sessions.
- Key points of discussion
- Notable quotes
- Observations of agreement, and obvious body language
- REPORTING:
The consultant is required to prepare a comprehensive report of all the focus groups discussions, the report should have the following components:
- Summary of discussion of each FGD
- Recommendations of each FGD
- Photographs of each FDG
- The electronic and hard copy of report should be submitted to BEFARe within agreed time frame.
Timeline for Short Term Technical Assistance (STTA) assignment:
Start date: May 16, 2016
End date: July 6, 2016