Consultant VI-Socio-Anthropology Study on the Onset of Malnutrition

The purpose of this consultancy is to conduct a socio-anthropology study on the onset of malnutrition according to the sex of the child.

The study  is divided into several stages which the consultant selected must follow:

  1. Identifying the population to be interviewed: this is an essential stage in the research, as it determines the size of sample, the time needed to collect data, the type of interviews and the number of questionnaires to be developed. This stage will be carried out in close collaboration with the project teams.
  2. Sample size: a scientific method of calculating sample size will be used to determine who will be included in the study. For sample selection, two-stage cluster random sampling will be proposed to extrapolate the survey results to the total population.
  3. Organising and defining the content of the protocol: the study protocol sets out the various stages through which the study will have to pass and defines who is to be studied, what and how, and when and where the survey will be carried out. The protocol must explain the purpose of the study clearly and concisely. The protocol is an essential tool for structuring and organising the study. The protocol must include a detailed work plan as well as the budget and logistics required to set up the survey.
  4. Design the questionnaire and carry out a pre-test with a small number of people targeted by the survey in order to identify design flaws and make adjustments. This test also allows all the elements of the survey to be put to the test (logistics, finance, questionnaire, interviewer training, data entry and analysis).
  5. Set up the survey: once the period has been identified, supervisors and interviewers should be recruited, trained and given as much practice as possible in administering the questionnaire. Once the survey has started in the field, it is essential to ensure the quality of the data and to review all the questionnaires at the end of each day.
  6. Analysing the data: the first step is to enter and « clean » the data. Ideally, the survey should be carried out using Kobo Collect software to avoid secondary data entry bias. Next, analyse and interpret the data.
  7. Elaboration of  the study report
  8. Restitution  of the results of the study : organization a presentation  of the main results of the study  to stakeholders
Profile and qualifications required:

The socio-anthropologist will be a consultant specialising in the following fields and must have :

  • at least a 4-year university degree in sociology, anthropology, psychology or an equivalent discipline;
  • at least 3 years’ experience in conducting qualitative studies or sociological and/or anthropological type studies
  • worked on topics  related to nutrition, food security and child nutrition 
  • a good knowledge of tools and/or experience of analysing  social organisations of communities
  • a good command of qualitative analyses.
  • a  good knowledge of gender norms (male/female).
  • Experience in humanitarian work would be a plus
  •  Knowledge of CAR  would be a plus
  • Language : English and French

Competencies required:

  • Technical expertise
  • Analysis,
  • Planning and Organisation,
  • Follow-up of instructions and procedures,
  •  Resource management

Not Applicable

Please refer to the Scope of Work above to view this Individual Consultancy details and requirements.

Code of Conduct

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Safeguarding

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.

Equal Opportunities

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

 

 

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