TOR for qualitative and quantitative survey data collectors and analysts

1. Introduction

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) was launched at the UN in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. GAIN is a global, Swiss-based foundation that mobilizes public-private partnerships and provides financial and technical support to deliver nutritious foods to those people most at risk of malnutrition.

In light of the existing evidence on the effectiveness of worksite nutrition programs in improving workers’ dietary consumption behavior and nutritional status, a base line survey that involves both quality and quantitative data is planned  to be conducted in  Bole Lemi, Hawassa and Adama Industrial Parks to assess the dietary practices and nutritional status of the workers in these IPs and ultimately serve as a spring board to launch both the establishment of Workers Cooperative, a flagship of IDH Ethiopia as well as the Workplace Nutrition Flagship program of GAIN/SBN Ethiopia at these Industrial parks and their respective factories.

2. Objectives

The overall objective is to do a baseline survey of Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Behavior (KAPB), and food supply system assessment around nutritious and safe food consumption among thirty factory workers based in Bole Lemi, Hawassa and Adama Industrial Parks. The findings of this baseline survey will help to develop a guideline including standard diet menu in considering the gap, cost for diet and market availability of food items.

3. Scope of the work

The field data collection team will be responsible for collecting various qualitative and quantitative data from Bole Lemi, Hawssa and Adama Industrial parks, transcribing and translating interviews (as needed), reviewing the transcripts for clarity, and basic coding, analysis and providing preliminary reports. 

4. Deliverables

5. Duration of the service

All deliverable should be completed before April 30/2021

Job requirements

1. Team leader

The Team Leader will, at a minimum, possess the following qualifications, skills, and professional experience:

1. A master’s degree in a social science, such as economics, sociology, statistics, or other relevant field
2. At least five years of experience managing or overseeing in-person surveys and qualitative data collection, with experience in the agriculture or natural resource management sector strongly preferred
3. Excellent communication skills and experience working with a wide range of individuals in government, private sector, and civil society
4. Qualitative and quantitative analysis experience
5. Excellent   knowledge   of R, SAS, STATA and NVivo   or   other   similar   qualitative   data   analysis   software (preferred)
6. Demonstrated ability to work with international firms or organizations

2. Data manager and analyst

The Data Manager and Analyst will, at   a   minimum, possess   the   following qualifications, skills, and professional experience:

1. Msc degree in statistics, sociology, anthropology, or related field
2. At least three years of experience conducting and/or coordinating qualitative data coding
3. Deep understanding of statistical parameters and analysis (regression, odds ratio and T or F test)
4. Good knowledge of and experience with quantitative and qualitative research methodology
5. Ability to train, evaluate, and oversee qualitative data coders
6. Good knowledge of qualitative data coding quality control issues and quality control techniques
7. Extensive experience using qualitative data analysis software programs such as R, SAS, STATA and NVivo or Atlas.ti. Experience with NVivo strongly preferred.
8. Good knowledge of MS Office applications
9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic
10. Familiarity and experience with Nutrition and Health-related household surveys preferred

3. Non-key personnel enumerators (interviewers)

The interviewers  will, at a minimum, possess the following qualifications, skills, and professional experience:

1. A diploma or degree in nutrition, biology and statistics
2. Certification in data collection is a plus
3. At least 2 years of professional experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection required
4. Familiarity and experience with nutritional assessment or household survey or anthropometrical survey a plus
5. Oral and written fluency in English and Amharic

How to Apply

1. This application is for individual applicants only with the above relevant required experience.
2. Submit updated Application Letter and CV in one PDF document, for the vacant positions to the following email [email protected]
3. Indicate on the subject line to which post you are applying for.   
4. NB: All consultancy payments are subjected to 30% withholding tax for individual applicants