*Call for consultant(s) to conduct a baseline study for Generation G
Indonesia*
*For RUTGERS WPF INDONESIA *
*Location:* Indonesia (implemented in Palu, Bandung, DKI Jakarta)
*Application deadline:* 17 May 2021
*Category:* Gender Justice / Gender-based Violence
*Type of contract:* Consultancy contract
*Languages required:* English / Bahasa Indonesia
*Start date:* May 2021 (start date can be discussed, but ideally as soon as
possible)
*Expected duration of assignment:* May – 31 August 2021
1. Introduction
The Generation G partnership strives towards the creation of gender-just
and violence-free societies with and for young people in their full
diversity. We aim to contribute to this change in Indonesia, Jordan,
Lebanon, Morocco, Rwanda, South Africa and Uganda with regional and
global-level support for these in-country changes. The Generation G
partnership is a collaboration of partners in the seven countries with a
global consortium consisting of Rutgers (lead), ABAAD, Promundo and Sonke
Gender Justice, and runs until 2025. Generation G Indonesia will be
implemented by a coalition of 4 organizations: Rutgers Indonesia, Koalisi
Perempuan Indonesia (KPI), Lembaga Bantuan Hukum APIK (LBH APIK), and Think
Policy Society (TPS).
The Generation G partnership raises public support, advocates for improved
policies and laws, and strengthens civil society as a way to contribute to
gender justice. The partnership addresses three key interrelated
challenges: *gender-based violence, the unequal division of care and
women’s lack of access to civic space*. More specifically, this partnership
engages an innovative gender-transformative strategy that equips youth
leaders and civil society organisations (CSOs) to address the root causes
of gender inequality and power imbalances. Engaging (young) men in
promoting gender justice is a key component of this strategy. Next to a
gender-transformative approach, this partnership has fully embraced the
principles of inclusiveness, meaningful and inclusive youth participation,
do no harm and accountability. As youth are our key actors and key impact
group, they are actively included in decision-making processes, as well as
the design and implementation of key strategies.
Violence against women and girls is a significant problem in Indonesia with
reports that over 30% of all females experience some form of physical
and/or sexual violence in their lifetime. A significant portion of reported
cases are gender-based violence or sexual violation of young women and
girls. Statistics show a significant increase in reported cases of violence
against women over the last 10 years, however this could be due to a raised
awareness and improved reporting systems, as well as actual increases in
violence, particularly during difficult economic conditions. At the same
time, Indonesian youth, particularly young women and other youth from
marginalized groups (e.g. LGBTIQ), lack the civic space and economic means
to raise awareness, change attitudes and behaviours, and influence the
government to act and implement policies that will protect them, give them
equal opportunity, and support an independent future.
As youth (15-32) are our key actors and key impact group, they are actively
included in decision-making processes, as well as the design and
implementation of key strategies. Youth are at the heart of this
partnership, as catalysts for systemic change and a key target group. Youth
make up a considerable proportion of the world’s population but tend to be
excluded from policymaking and the legislative processes that significantly
impact their lives and futures. Investing in youth is central to achieving
sustainable, inclusive and stable societies. We make a special effort to
amplify voices of youth, particularly those who are often excluded because
of their age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation,
ethnicity, or socioeconomic status.
Generation G Indonesia expects to see: A gender-just and violence-free
Indonesian society that is inclusive and supportive to youth (men, women
and other groups). The long-term objectives of the programme are:
· A growing number of young men and women are mobilised to promote
gender justice and prevent GBV on and offline
· Decision-makers increasingly adopt, adapt, implement and are
accountable for gender- transformative and youth-inclusive policies and laws
· Civil society for gender justice is increasingly resilient,
effective, gender-transformative and youth-inclusive
*Responding to the above, Rutgers Indonesia seeks (a) consultant(s) to
conduct the baseline study for Generation G Indonesia. *
At the start of the programme, the Generation G coalition in Indonesia will
undertake a baseline study with the selected consultant(s) that will
conduct the study – amongst others – in the 3 intervention areas (DKI
Jakarta, Bandung and Palu). The consultancy will be contracted for the
period of May – August 2021 for a maximum of 60 billable days. Core
deliverables are a) inception report, b) collecting data and analysis, and
c) final reporting. All work needs to be conducted in very close
collaboration and together with the Generation G coalition members.
*2. **Scope of the work*
A baseline study needs to be completed to describe the current context and
measure the status of the long term objectives in order to better
understand the starting point of key elements of the work against which
later progress will be measured. The baseline should compile comprehensive
information about the project in order to review its design and make it
more responsive to the GBV-related needs of the target populations. The
baseline should authenticate the efficacy and plausibility of the theory of
change, contextualise both the problem and targets, and articulate the
feasibility of the goals and long-term objectives. The intent of the
baseline is to obtain baseline data relating to the selected indicators;
map relevant partners or stakeholders such as institutions (schools,
government bodies), CSOs that deal with GBV and Gender Justice issues
including women rights organizations, youth groups, women groups in
economic empowerment activities, and others to partner with; conduct
formative research among the primary and secondary audiences and target
groups; and identify country specific needs and entry points for
implementation strategies and adaptation of existing interventions and
advocacy approaches.
*Objectives*
The baseline study has the following objectives:
1. The baseline study consists of a needs assessment and formative
research to reflect on and address knowledge gaps in order to improve the
programme design and to inform the strategies related to the pathways on
public support, advocacy and capacity strengthening of CSO’s;
2. The baseline study will validate Theory of Change of Generation G;
3. The baseline study will contextualize the current global indicator
framework of Generation G to the Indonesia context;
4. The baseline study will inform the target setting of output and
outcome indicators;
5. The baseline study will set the baseline values for indicators (if
relevant).
The work of the baseline will be divided between an external consultant and
the country coalition partners. The external consultant will be responsible
for coordinating objectives 3, 4, and 5. This will be done in full
collaboration with the country coalition to collect the needed information
in order to achieve these objectives. The work under objective 1 and 2 will
be divided; some of the identified formative research will be conducted by
the external consultant and some will be conducted by the country coalition
partners.
3. Tasks to be performed
· Develop study design, methodology, sampling methods, planning and
quality control procedures;
· The consultant will go through the TOC together with the country
coalition to make sure there is a shared understanding on the already
identified knowledge gaps and to identify any (additional) knowledge or
evidence gaps;
· Contextualize the current indicator framework as developed during the
second proposal phase at country level (this will be done in continuous
liaison with the coalition, including feedback loops based on the formative
research part of the baseline study);
· Inform the target setting of output and outcome indicators. Target
setting needs to be done both quantitatively and qualitatively
(descriptive);
· Set the baseline values for indicators (if relevant);
· Incorporate baseline results derived from formative research conducted
by country coalitions partners to (further) contextualize the current
indicator framework and inform target setting of outcome and output
indicators;
· Coordinate the development of the data collection tools needed for the
formative research;
· Analyze the data related to all formative research questions - (this
also includes the data collected by coalition partners);
· Write up the results in a draft report (in a coherent way for the full
coalition to be able to reflect on);
· Present the findings to the country coalition;
· Coordinate and lead the validation workshop;
· Write the final baseline report;
· Ensure incorporation of all COVID19 measures and restrictions
4. Deliverables
1. *Inception Report* (To be finalised one week after the commencement of
the consultancy) - Analysis of existing situation and plan of work for the
assignment. The inception report will include timeline, research questions,
methodologies (study design, and suggested instruments and tools) to be
applied, and a detailed outline of the report (although an overarching
report outline will be provided);
2. *Development of the data collection tools**.* (To be ready early June,
2021.);
3. *Draft Report* (To be ready August 2, 2021) – Description of findings
based on the research questions given, and including problems encountered
and recommendations for further programme development. The report needs to
be written in both English and Indonesian;
4. *Coordination of a validation session with the full Generation G
Coalition*. (Currently scheduled August 5, 2021). This session also
includes a presentation of the findings;
5. *Final Report* – (To be ready and sent in on August 25, 2021) – the
report will be approved by Rutgers.
*5. **Methodology*
The consultant is expected to propose specific methodologies they will use
in the inception report to be submitted for approval. They should
demonstrate the use of mixed methods approach in arriving at findings and
ensure data quality. Details on sampling strategy and quality assurance
measures should be included in the inception report. In addition, it should
elaborate on data collection methods, tools and timetables for the baseline
study.
*6. **Data Management*
Data management will be a crucial part of this baseline study. The selected
consultant will be asked to submit their plan that includes a plan for data
analysis, quality assurance, analysis, ethical review and research permit,
preparation of field sites and personnel (supervisors and interviewers),
and report writing.
*7. **Qualifications and skills *
*General competencies*
· Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills;
· Ability to work well in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
· Strong interpersonal skills, in particular, demonstrated team
leadership qualities;
· Displays cultural, gender, religion, and age sensitivity
and adaptability;
· High level planning, organizational and time management skills;
· Ability to quickly adapt to change, and to remain calm under pressure;
· Excellent analytical, communication and report writing skills.
*Compliance with core principles*
· A gender-transformative approach (GTA);
· Inclusiveness;
· Meaningful and inclusive youth participation (MIYP);
· Do no harm;
· Accountability.
*Experience *
· In depth knowledge and experience on research methods;
· Experience working on baseline studies and previous consultancies;
· Experience in doing online social media research
· Previous evaluations relating to GBV, youth and gender studies
is advantageous;
· Fluent in both oral and written English.
*Qualifications*
· Post graduate degree/s in fields such as Development studies,
Social Sciences, Gender related studies
*8. **Submission and evaluation of proposals *
We also welcome applicants that collaborate as a team for this assignment;
research institutes and/or independent researchers/consultants can
collaborate in order to conduct the baseline study.
Interested applicants are invited to send:
1. An expression of interest (max 5 pages) clearly specifying your
motivation, understanding the assignment, steps in the research including
timeline, innovative suggestions as well as suitability and availability;
2. Portfolio indicating previous research experiences in qualitative and
quantitative research, preferably on the issues and the core principles of
the Generation G programme as stated in this terms of reference, and a list
of previously research conducted;
3. Samples of previous research reports. (If these reports have been
written in collaboration with others, it’s important to indicate which
sections you have been writing yourself, or which you contributed to
significantly.)
Interested consultants or organizations can submit their application by
e-mail to recruitment@xxxxxxxxxx, indicating *the title of this assignment*.
The closing date for receipt of proposals is *May 17, 2021.*
