Expression of Interest
is invited for Short Term assignment:
Preparation of
Human Security Report for four districts of Upper Sindh
Bhittai Social Watch and Advocacy
(BSWA):
Bhittai Social Watch and Advocacy (BSWA) is a
non-governmental organization established in 1992 by concerned rural youth. The
vision of the organization is 'to influence policies and practices in favor of vulnerable
peoples, social groups, communities, irrespective of political, social,
cultural and financial status or affiliations, to advocate a participatory and
representative democratic state and society'. For attainment of its vision the
organization generates quality information; create space for wide range of
perspectives and voices as well as to promote participation in public discussion
and informed citizenship.
The Assignment:
Bhittai
Social Watch and Advocacy (BSWA) is partner with Oxfam Novib in a project ‘Citizens First: Improving Human Security in
Pakistan’. The project includes Policy advocacy and community mobilization
for basic social services and fundamental rights that are essentially required
for Human development and advancement. Bhittai Social Watch and Advocacy (BSWA)
in consultation with Oxfam Novib has plan for development of Human Security
Report for four districts of upper Sindh i.e. Khairpur Mirs’, Sukkur, Larkano
and Shikarpur.
We
invite the Expression of Interest for the assignment narrated briefly above
from the experienced professionals with proven track record of working on
similar kind of assignments.
Researcher for 2 months:
The
Researcher should have professional experience of research on basic social
services particularly in Sindh. Knowledge of Sindhi and understanding of
cultural context will be given preference. The Researcher will be responsible
for producing the Human Security Report in accordance with contents as above.
BSWA has developed toolkit for data collection and process for report
development. The researcher will collect and analyse primary data; collect and analyze
secondary data from relevant departments, media and CSO reports as well as to produce
the Human Security Report covering last 2 years.
Interviewers / data Collectors for 2
months:
BSWA
requires 2 – 3 young professionals with relevant experience of minimum 2 years.
The Interviewers and data collectors will assist Researcher in preparing
reports for Key Informant Interviews and Focused Group Discussions.
Specific Objectives of the
Assignment:
The
specific objective of the assignment is development of Human Security Report for
four districts of upper Sindh i.e. Khairpur Mirs’, Sukkur, Larkano and
Shikarpur. BSWA has already developed a toolkit and format for Human Security
Report.
Specific Steps to Accomplish the
Task:
1. Study
and understand toolkit and report format developed for the purpose
2. Develop
a plan for primary data collection through key Informant Interviews and
Focussed Group Discussions (FGDs)
3. Collection
and analysis of secondary data from relevant government departments, media and
CSO reports
4. Prepare
and finalize the report based on feedback from BSWA management and relevant
stakeholders
Deliverables:
The
deliverable of the assignment shall be basically the Human Security Report
supported by the data from four districts of upper Sindh i.e. Sukkur, Khairpur
Mirs’, Larkano and Shikarpur. The outline of the Human Security Report is
developed in consultation with other partner organizations. The outline of the
report is as follows;
Sectors Manifestations or areas for investigation
Primary education
Accessibility, condition and availability, quality, enrollment and dropout of boys and girls students, other social issues affecting education
Primary Health care and Hygiene
Accessibility, availability and condition of infrastructure and services, human resource and quality – hygiene
Local Conflicts
Tribal, brotherly and neighborhood disputes escalated in conflicts, disputes and conflicts on land or other properties, conflicts over shamalat properties etc
Customary Practices
Karo kari, wani etc
Clean Drinking Water
Accessibility and availability of tab water and related issues
Infrastructure Roads, streets, transport
Social security Relevant labor laws, laws related to safety of mine workers, social security for peasants and small farmers
Governance Aspects:
The
Human Security Report requires the policy and governance analysis of the above
mentioned sectors and areas of investigation. The assignment requires to
include following aspects policy and governance analysis in the report;
1. Policy
analysis of every sector / highlight the key points including gaps
2. Monitoring mechanism within sector as well as transparency
and accountability
3. Equal
& equitable opportunities and access
4. Capacity
of governance or administrative infrastructure to deliver
5. Mechanism
of Community Participation &
effectiveness
6. Quality
of services (i-e curriculum, clean water etc.)
7. Information
on allocation, variance of budget / Analysis and to highlight the issues and
gaps, shortcomings
Design and size of report: Following specifications were final to make
report user friendly:
a. Total report 20 pages (A 4 Size)
b. Foreword/ preface ( process, Purpose & conclusion ) 1 page
c. Font size 12 Arial, A-4 size page
d. For each sector 2 pages (includes one table, one
photograph)
e. Case studies 3 pages
f. Half page area profile, half page organizational
profile
g. One page recommendation
Data Sources: Following sources of
information are identified for data collection in the toolkit prepared for the
purpose
Primary source Secondary source
Personal interviews
FGDs
Questionnaires/ survey
Semi-structured interviews Economic survey of Pakistan
Statistical years book
Gazettes
District budget
Management Information System ( health & Education
Research Institutes
Media Reports
Guiding Notes: The toolkit kit also
include the guiding notes or ‘DOs and DONTs’ on procedural issues as well as on
the contents. For examples the Human Security Report will certainly look all
the sectors from following perspectives;
a. Gender
perspective
b. The
effect of natural disasters
c. The
effect of ill-planning or human made disasters
d. The
effect of poor governance or malpractices etc
The
above and other aspects shall be like lens to assess all the identified sectors
from perspective of human development and empowerment.
Duration of the assignment:
The
duration of the assignment shall be 2 months starting from the signing of the contract.
However BSWA management intends to start the work on assignment very soon.
Legal Obligations:
1. BSWA
would ensure compliance to cyber policy and state laws Pakistan and also would
ensure ethical use of data.
2. Data prepared for this project will be the
property of BSWA and reserves all the ownership rights and may not be
challenged.
Remuneration for the assignment:
BSWA
will negotiate and pay an adequate amount to professionals hired for the
assignments. The remuneration will be fixed for on monthly basis and paid
accordingly. In addition the expenses from work station to the field areas
shall be reimbursed. All applicable taxes will be deducted accordingly.
Last date and nature of work:
The
last date for the showing of the interest is August 31, 2013. Short listing and
finalization of the details will be done by September 10, 2013 followed by
signing the contract. BSWA expects the availability of the team immediately
after signing of the contract for required period of 2 months. BSWA office
shall be considered as work station however negotiable in case of doable
alternative plan. Please send your CV along with letter of interest and expected
remuneration to mail@bswa-pakistan.org
is invited for Short Term assignment:
Preparation of
Human Security Report for four districts of Upper Sindh
Bhittai Social Watch and Advocacy
(BSWA):
Bhittai Social Watch and Advocacy (BSWA) is a
non-governmental organization established in 1992 by concerned rural youth. The
vision of the organization is 'to influence policies and practices in favor of vulnerable
peoples, social groups, communities, irrespective of political, social,
cultural and financial status or affiliations, to advocate a participatory and
representative democratic state and society'. For attainment of its vision the
organization generates quality information; create space for wide range of
perspectives and voices as well as to promote participation in public discussion
and informed citizenship.
The Assignment:
Bhittai
Social Watch and Advocacy (BSWA) is partner with Oxfam Novib in a project ‘Citizens First: Improving Human Security in
Pakistan’. The project includes Policy advocacy and community mobilization
for basic social services and fundamental rights that are essentially required
for Human development and advancement. Bhittai Social Watch and Advocacy (BSWA)
in consultation with Oxfam Novib has plan for development of Human Security
Report for four districts of upper Sindh i.e. Khairpur Mirs’, Sukkur, Larkano
and Shikarpur.
We
invite the Expression of Interest for the assignment narrated briefly above
from the experienced professionals with proven track record of working on
similar kind of assignments.
Researcher for 2 months:
The
Researcher should have professional experience of research on basic social
services particularly in Sindh. Knowledge of Sindhi and understanding of
cultural context will be given preference. The Researcher will be responsible
for producing the Human Security Report in accordance with contents as above.
BSWA has developed toolkit for data collection and process for report
development. The researcher will collect and analyse primary data; collect and analyze
secondary data from relevant departments, media and CSO reports as well as to produce
the Human Security Report covering last 2 years.
Interviewers / data Collectors for 2
months:
BSWA
requires 2 – 3 young professionals with relevant experience of minimum 2 years.
The Interviewers and data collectors will assist Researcher in preparing
reports for Key Informant Interviews and Focused Group Discussions.
Specific Objectives of the
Assignment:
The
specific objective of the assignment is development of Human Security Report for
four districts of upper Sindh i.e. Khairpur Mirs’, Sukkur, Larkano and
Shikarpur. BSWA has already developed a toolkit and format for Human Security
Report.
Specific Steps to Accomplish the
Task:
1. Study
and understand toolkit and report format developed for the purpose
2. Develop
a plan for primary data collection through key Informant Interviews and
Focussed Group Discussions (FGDs)
3. Collection
and analysis of secondary data from relevant government departments, media and
CSO reports
4. Prepare
and finalize the report based on feedback from BSWA management and relevant
stakeholders
Deliverables:
The
deliverable of the assignment shall be basically the Human Security Report
supported by the data from four districts of upper Sindh i.e. Sukkur, Khairpur
Mirs’, Larkano and Shikarpur. The outline of the Human Security Report is
developed in consultation with other partner organizations. The outline of the
report is as follows;
Sectors Manifestations or areas for investigation
Primary education
Accessibility, condition and availability, quality, enrollment and dropout of boys and girls students, other social issues affecting education
Primary Health care and Hygiene
Accessibility, availability and condition of infrastructure and services, human resource and quality – hygiene
Local Conflicts
Tribal, brotherly and neighborhood disputes escalated in conflicts, disputes and conflicts on land or other properties, conflicts over shamalat properties etc
Customary Practices
Karo kari, wani etc
Clean Drinking Water
Accessibility and availability of tab water and related issues
Infrastructure Roads, streets, transport
Social security Relevant labor laws, laws related to safety of mine workers, social security for peasants and small farmers
Governance Aspects:
The
Human Security Report requires the policy and governance analysis of the above
mentioned sectors and areas of investigation. The assignment requires to
include following aspects policy and governance analysis in the report;
1. Policy
analysis of every sector / highlight the key points including gaps
2. Monitoring mechanism within sector as well as transparency
and accountability
3. Equal
& equitable opportunities and access
4. Capacity
of governance or administrative infrastructure to deliver
5. Mechanism
of Community Participation &
effectiveness
6. Quality
of services (i-e curriculum, clean water etc.)
7. Information
on allocation, variance of budget / Analysis and to highlight the issues and
gaps, shortcomings
Design and size of report: Following specifications were final to make
report user friendly:
a. Total report 20 pages (A 4 Size)
b. Foreword/ preface ( process, Purpose & conclusion ) 1 page
c. Font size 12 Arial, A-4 size page
d. For each sector 2 pages (includes one table, one
photograph)
e. Case studies 3 pages
f. Half page area profile, half page organizational
profile
g. One page recommendation
Data Sources: Following sources of
information are identified for data collection in the toolkit prepared for the
purpose
Primary source Secondary source
Personal interviews
FGDs
Questionnaires/ survey
Semi-structured interviews Economic survey of Pakistan
Statistical years book
Gazettes
District budget
Management Information System ( health & Education
Research Institutes
Media Reports
Guiding Notes: The toolkit kit also
include the guiding notes or ‘DOs and DONTs’ on procedural issues as well as on
the contents. For examples the Human Security Report will certainly look all
the sectors from following perspectives;
a. Gender
perspective
b. The
effect of natural disasters
c. The
effect of ill-planning or human made disasters
d. The
effect of poor governance or malpractices etc
The
above and other aspects shall be like lens to assess all the identified sectors
from perspective of human development and empowerment.
Duration of the assignment:
The
duration of the assignment shall be 2 months starting from the signing of the contract.
However BSWA management intends to start the work on assignment very soon.
Legal Obligations:
1. BSWA
would ensure compliance to cyber policy and state laws Pakistan and also would
ensure ethical use of data.
2. Data prepared for this project will be the
property of BSWA and reserves all the ownership rights and may not be
challenged.
Remuneration for the assignment:
BSWA
will negotiate and pay an adequate amount to professionals hired for the
assignments. The remuneration will be fixed for on monthly basis and paid
accordingly. In addition the expenses from work station to the field areas
shall be reimbursed. All applicable taxes will be deducted accordingly.
Last date and nature of work:
The
last date for the showing of the interest is August 31, 2013. Short listing and
finalization of the details will be done by September 10, 2013 followed by
signing the contract. BSWA expects the availability of the team immediately
after signing of the contract for required period of 2 months. BSWA office
shall be considered as work station however negotiable in case of doable
alternative plan. Please send your CV along with letter of interest and expected
remuneration to mail@bswa-pakistan.org