The International Planned Parenthood South Asia Region (IPPF SAR) works in eight south Asian countries through country partners. In Afghanistan, we work with the Afghan Family Guidance Association (AFGA).The Family Health House (FHH) model has been implemented in Afghanistan as part of an effort to improve the accessibility and quality of primary health care services for rural and underserved communities.
We are seeking a qualified research consultant (individual, company, or institute) to assess the impact of the Family Health House model on improving health outcomes and strengthening the overall healthcare system in Afghanistan. The research consultant will lead the research study's inception and design, implementation, synthesis and analysis, and final reporting. The researcher(s) are expected to collaborate closely with IPPF SAR and AFGA for this study.
Deliverables
The main deliverables of the consultancy are as follows:
- An inception report: which will
- Review existing data on the program at an organisational level to detail the program structure and identify the key areas of work that the study will consider as part of the evaluation process.
- Describe the conceptual framework that will be used to justify the study, as well as the detailed methodology for its implementation.
- Contain a focussed results framework with key outputs and outcomes that will be measured
- Detail a work plan for consultancy, indicating the phases from tool development, their key deliverables, and milestones.
- The study design and methodology must be discussed and finalised in consultation with the IPPF-SARO and AFGA team.
- A detailed Protocol, which includes the study design, consent/assent forms, tools/guides subject to comments and inputs from both the AFGA and SARO teams, the contractor will be responsible for developing the protocol and other related documents to make a successful implementation.
- Suitable data collection tool/s for collecting both quantitative and qualitative data based on the approved study design. The finalisation of these tools will be subject to comments and inputs from both the AFGA and SARO teams.
- Data Collection needs to be conducted by in-country investigators/moderators because of the language. Consult will also be responsible for training of in-country investigators/moderators and close coordination with them for data collection.
- Recruitment plan of study respondents and details of participants who meet the inclusion criteria, collated, and recorded, along with unique identifiers allocated.
- Data folder consisting of the
- Audio recordings of interviews
- The transcribed interviews
- Translated interviews
- All filled questionnaires
- Data with value labels and variable labels to be shared with us.
- Syntax (SPSS) to be shared
- Data Synthesis and analysis which will be reviewed by the SARO and AFGA teams as well as a thematic analysis structure and a coding matrix for the analysis of qualitative data. As well as quantitative data cleaning, coding, synthesis of results, analysis. Consultation with SARO and AFGA on preliminary analysis.
- Final report capturing all the details, including key findings and recommendations from the study.
Expertise/Skills
The consultant/company should have:
- Demonstrated knowledge of current evaluation theory and practiceCurrent evaluation theory and practice
- Extensive experience (5+ years) in conducting evaluations (preferably in development projects) and a proven record delivering professional results.
- The lead consultant (individual or company) should have at least a post-graduate degree (M.Sc., M.A.) in the Social Sciences
Excellent writing and communication skills; strong skills in Mixed methods research design- qualitative and quantitative research, analysis, logical thinking, and synthesis of findings. - Knowledge of SRH programs and delivery, and, preferably, in the South Asian context specifically about Afghanistan.
- Fluency in English is a must with specific experience in key areas of study: sexual and reproductive health and rights.
- Previous experience conducting study in South Asia and specifically in Afghanistan.
- Experience building local research capacity and collaboration with local researchers.
Period of Assignment
The total duration of the assignment is expected to be from 15 April 2025 – December 2025.
Application Details
This call for expression of interest is open to:
- International individual consultants interested in the role, OR
- Evaluation consultancy firms or teams of consultants already organized under the leadership of an evaluator.
To apply, interested candidates are requested to email both technical and financial proposals, prepared in accordance with the below mentioned terms of reference to [email protected] copying [email protected] with the subject line “Application – FHH Impact Assessment Study” no later than April 7, 2025.
To know more and apply, please read the terms of reference below.
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