Terms of Reference for End-line Infant, Young Child (IYCF) Feeding Knowledge, Attitude & Practice (KAP) Survey for Sool, Sanaag, Bari and Lower Juba regions .
July 2024
Introduction
CARE International in Somalia has more than three decades of experience delivering emergency aid in Somalia/Somaliland. Our long-standing presence and experience in Somalia/Somaliland and as a leader in emergency and development field distinguishes us from other organizations. With funding from different donors including United States Agency for International Development (USAID), ECHO DG, European Union (EU), German Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA), Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and Department for International Development (DfID), CARE has been at the forefront of emergency response in Somalia. Our response mainly targets Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), Returnees and vulnerable pastoral and agro-pastoral populations.
Program Background
CARE is implementing integrated Health and Nutrition targeting vulnerable women, children and displaced populations in Sool, Sanaag, Bari and Lower Juba funded through USAID/BHA. The Nutrition sub sector include infant and young child feeding(IYCF) interventions that is aimed at improving awareness and behavior of mothers/caregivers and the general community as well as promotion of best feeding and care practices at household and community level to support improved nutrition practices for children and women of child bearing age.
CARE aims to conduct an in-depth Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) survey to monitor changes in MIYCN behavior including exclusive breastfeeding rates for children under six (6) months and appropriate complementary feeding practices for children aged 6 to 24 months in CARE areas of operation. The survey results are expected to help the Organization determine the changes in knowledge, attitudes, and practice since the last KAP in 2021 following interventions through the 36-month BHA-supported Somalia Multi-Sectorial Humanitarian Response Program.
SCOPE OF WORK.
The Consultant will be responsible for reviewing existing project documents and reports to get the required information on the indicators. The Consultant will also review previous KAP surveys on IYCF in the same geographical areas to get parameters for sample size calculation, develop a protocol for the planned KAP survey and manage the assessment. This will allow a comprehensive analysis of the progress of the IYCF KAP survey, using both quantitative indicator estimations; program information over the years, and qualitative data to be collected. The KAP will cover key IYCF indicators in line with the Ministry of health and cluster guidelines.
Overall goal and objectives of the assessment:
The main objective of this survey is to determine knowledge, attitude, and practice of infant and young child feeding practices in selected districts of Sool and Sanaag regions. The study will also identify feasible implementation strategies in terms of program quality and community involvement to scale up the most effective approach to promote better child feeding practices.
The specific objectives are:
Study area
The survey will be conducted in villages in Badhan, Erigavo, Ceelafweyn, Caynabo, Lascaanod, and Afmadow Districts where CARE implements IMAM/MIYCN interventions.
Somali language speaking is a pre-requisite
The below requirements will be considered as part of the selection process and therefore, all interested applicants are encouraged to send;
NB: Proposed key personnel used for bidding are expected to be the people executing the work of this contract.
The duration of the assignment is 20 working days after signing of contract. Days are inclusive of travelling, fieldwork and reporting. The field data collection is expected to take place in 15 July 2024 The first draft of the report should be submitted no later than 10 working days after data is completed.
How to Apply.
Please send completed RFP, technical, financial proposals (professional costs only) and other requirements mentioned above to this email address: SOM.Consultant@care.org clearly marking the subject line ‘Endline IYCF Feeding Knowledge, Attitude & Practice Survey’. no later than Wednesday 10 July 2024 11:59 PM EAT.
CARE is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.