Name of Organisation; Plan India

Location: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka

Submit Submit Posted on Apply by: 31 Jan 2016

Relevant Sectors Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

TERMS OF REFERENCE (ToR) for Mid-Term Review of the project for Strengthening of Prevention, Prosecution and Protection Services for Children at Risk of or Subjected to Trafficking for Labour in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Bangalore 

 

Plan India, a member of Plan International Federation, is a nationally registered independent child development organisation committed to creating a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable and excluded children, their families and communities.For over 35 years, Plan India and its partners have improved the lives of millions of children by providing them access to protection, basic education, proper healthcare, a healthy environment, livelihood opportunities and participation in decisions which affect their lives.

 

Programme Background

 

In June 2013 Plan India with the support of Human Dignity Foundation (HDF) initiated a five year project to strengthen prevention, prosecution and protection services for children at risk of or subjected to trafficking for labour in 10 districts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and Bangalore with the support of Human Dignity Foundation. The overall project goal of this five year project is to prevent, protect and rehabilitate 50,000 under-14 year girls and boys who are at risk of or subjected to trafficking for labour.

 

The primary target groups under the project are children between 6 to 14 years of age, who are either child labourer and/or vulnerable to trafficking for labour because of poverty, school dropout and migration and 1,00,000 indirect beneficiaries including family members, and government officials through sensitization and capacity building programs.

 

The project is being implemented in partnership with five partnersacross 10 districts of Andhra Pradesh& Telangana and Bengaluru city covering nearly 1200 villages and slums (less than 5% slums). The 5 partners are - Academy of Gandhian Studies (AGS), Bharati Integrated Rural Development Society (BIRDS), Mahita, Modern Architects of Rural India (MARI), and Sravanti. AGS provides technical support on Education, Protection and Livelihoods to the implementation partners and has been leading advocacy for two years. It also implements the Bengaluru intervention. The other four partners carry out grassroots implementation and district advocacy.   

 

Data collection tools (questionnaires/IDI tool, etc.,)

Filled in data collection tools

Comparative analysis of the data

Final report of the review (soft and hardcopy) along with softcopy of data. 

Unit Name and Project Funder Details

 

Project Name: Strengthening of Prevention, Prosecution and Protection Services for Children at Risk of or Subjected to Trafficking for Labour in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Bangalore

 

 

The call is open for group of competent individuals, academic institution, consulting firm, or Civil Society Organisation/ NGO which has a legal mandate to take up consultancy contracts.

It is expected that the applicant agency has:

 

At least 8-10 years’ experience in evaluating rights based programmes in developing countries.

Knowledge and experience of quantitative and qualitative social research methods.

Depth knowledge on synthesising the qualitative aspects ; conduct qualitative studies and methodologies

Substantial knowledge of  Child Trafficking / Child Labour Issues with in South India,  Child Protection and a rights based approach

Excellent reporting, writing and facilitation skills

High level of English proficiency (verbal and written)

Excellent communication skills including in communicating the findings of the evaluation to relevant stakeholders clearly and concisely

Undertaken previous final evaluations in this thematic area in the South Asia region

The applicant agency must have group of experts ready to commence work on a very short notice. 

The agency will be selected based on 70:30 Quality & Cost based selection. 

 

Additional clarifications:

The applicant agency will be responsible for all compliance related to reporting and statutory taxes in the country where they are registered.

The applicant agency will be responsible for availing visas for persons working on this assignment as needed.

The applicant agency should have a strong understanding of child protection principles and human rights ethics related to trafficking and information management.

The applicant agency must have demonstrated, high level skills in documentation.   

 

 

Plan is committed to protect children and to prevent them from any harm they may be exposed to through our work. Therefore, the successful applicant will be requested to sign and comply with Plan’s Child Protection Policy. This is a Level 2 assignment as per Plan’s Child Protection Procedures and may have some contact or interaction with children.Throughout the process, compliance with Plan’s Child Protection Policy and standards must be assured.

 

a.     Prepare a pack of the following documents preferably in MS word (97-2003) or PDF format. Font: Times New Roman Font Size: 12 Line spacing 1.5

                i.      A letter of expression of interest

               ii.      Organisational profile in prescribed format.

              iii.      Proposal that describes the following points (2000 words maximum)

Detailed introduction to the applicant agency, past experience and proven track record

Proposed methodology for evaluation

Work-plan including an estimate of the number of days required for the assignment and the availability of consultants.

Two professional references

              iv.      CVs of principal researchers and key staff members on the assignment

               v.      A sample of relevant work

 

Interested agencies are requested to submit detailed proposal and time break up of activities and a detailed financial proposal (proposed budget) at planindiacareers@planindia.org by January 31, 2016.  Please note that no application will be accepted without a proposal & budget.

 

Please mention the consultancy name “Request for proposals- Mid-Term Review – Project - Children at Risk” in the subject line. 

 

Only shortlisted agencies/ candidates will be contacted.   

 

 

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