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Consultant/ Service Contract on SEAS Market Scan in Rayong

: Plan International

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: 29 August 2017

28 September 2017

Terms of Reference

for

Consultant/ Service Contract on SEAS Market Scan in Rayong

 

1. Introduction

Plan International is currently implementing the Stopping Exploitation through Accessible Services (SEAS of Change) project through the support of Plan International Sweden, Plan International USA, Plan International Finland, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Kesko Corporation and The Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation.

SEAS of Change looks at critical entry points along the fishing supply chain to develop a multi-pronged approach to fortify it against exploitation and abuse. It envisions a fishing industry that is free from hazardous exploitative child labor and offers decent work opportunities for all, particularly migrant populations.

Following a ‘net-to-napkin’ approach, interventions occur from source communities in Cambodia and destination communities in Thailand, to corporate engagements with retailers in consumer countries like Sweden and Finland, intermediary buyers, suppliers and brokers to promote transparency and accountability down the supply chain. Project activities aim to improve outcomes in education, livelihood, social protection and supply chain engagement.

Due to the wide scope of the project, SEAS involves Plan International Thailand, Plan International Cambodia, Plan International Asia Regional Office, Plan International Finland and Plan International Sweden.

1. Background

 

To improve outcomes in livelihood, Plan International intends to offer alternative decent work opportunities to young migrants, especially young parents and young women, in the project’s target communities in Rayong and Trat.

 

Plan International envisions a market scan research to be conducted to facilitate a thorough understanding of the opportunities, gaps and challenges in the local market, prevailing gender dynamics and ICT trends, as well as personal preferences of various targeted beneficiaries. The findings from this research is expected to inform the design and delivery of the project’s livelihood interventions in Thailand.

 

The market scan is a 7-step methodology that has been developed into an online tool to help staff and other practitioners better understand the market trends, youth preferences, and opportunities in targeted areas. The online tool has been widely promoted within Plan International to complement the design and implementation of youth employment/livelihood programs.

 

III. Objectives of the Position:

 

The consultant/team of consultants will conduct a market scan to identify decent job opportunities for migrant youth workers in the fishing industry in Rayong province. The findings of this study will be used for developing the training curriculum and other livelihood interventions for the target beneficiaries.

 

1. Tasks:

 

The consultant/s will:

 

• Task 1:  Participate in a Market Scan Training conducted by Plan International
• Task 2:  Prepare an inception report that details the methodology, final research questions to be used for the market scan.
• Task 3: Conduct a desk study on demographic, economic, socio-cultural, technological, ecological and political background at country, provincial and community levels

• Task 4: Conduct a market scan using Plan International’s market scan tool to understand the demand for and supply of young migrant workers, and identify decent job opportunities in Rayong for young migrant workers, particularly young women.

 

The market scan process should involve questionnaire survey and key informant interviews in Rayong’s Muang district.

Targets:

• Approximately 300 respondents for questionnaire survey
• Fifty [50] key informant interviews (e.g. local business operators and staff members of relevant local government agencies)

 

• Task 5:  Input findings in English in an online market scan tool
• Task 6: Submit a draft report with executive summary for review.
• Task 7: Revise and submit a final report with executive summary (2 hard copies, 1 soft copy) to Plan International Thailand.
• Task 8: Provide key recommendations document on entrepreneurial opportunities in relation to critical questions stated in the market scan methodology
• Task 9: Provide ½ day workshop/presentations on the recommendations and findings for project initiatives.

 

The consultant/s will take the role of the principal researcher and work closely with the Project Manager and Coordinators of the SEAS of Change project. The consultant will also work with and provide capacity building for a team of three research assistants. One of the three may be proposed by the consultant, while another two will be youth representatives from Plan International Thailand’s local civil society partners.

 

This process will involve questionnaire survey for a maximum period of two [2] weeks. The consultant may nominate his/her own enumerator team of up to six [6] people. Otherwise, Plan International Thailand and its partners will recruit enumerators for this process.

 

1. Deliverables:

 

Item No.	Deliverables	Due Date
1	Participation in market scan training	Within 1 week after signing the contract
2	Inception report for Plan International’s approval	Within 2 weeks after signing the contract
3	- Findings in English uploaded to Plan International’s online market scan stool (Task 5) - Draft report with executive summary on for Plan International’s review (Task 6)	Within 8 weeks after signing the contract and
4	Final report with executive summary (2 hard copies and 1 soft copy) (Task 7)	Within 2 weeks after receiving revision suggestion from SEAS project team
5	Key recommendation document on critical question to be included in the market scan methodology with an emphasis on entrepreneurship component (or supply chain opportunities) (Task 8)	Within 2 weeks after submitting the final report and executive summary
6	1 half-day presentation on recommendations for project initiatives to Plan International (Task 9)	Within 2 week after submitting the key recommendation document

 

1. Schedule:

 

The duration of the consultancy is approximately 14 weeks from October 2017 to January 2018.

 

 

VII. Consultant’s Qualification

 

A consultant/team of consultants will be recruited based on the minimum qualifications and experience identified below:

 

• At least a master’s degree and/or bachelor degree with work experience in research in Economics, Development, Social Sciences, or related field;
• Familiarity with issues related to youth employment or migrant populations, particularly Cambodian migrants in Thailand;
• Familiar with both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis technique, particularly for in-country primary research;
• Proficient in English verbal communication and report writing and a proven ability to publish concise, focused and easily understood research reports;
• Ability to communicate in Khmer and/or Thai is an advantage;
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and able to demonstrate respect for people with diverse ethnicities, different socio-economic backgrounds and beliefs.
• Previous knowledge of and working relations with Plan International is an advantage
• If a team of researchers is proposed, previous experience of having worked together is preferred.

 

VIII. How to apply?

• Develop a proposal for the consultancy based on the Terms of Reference, including proposed budget (with daily rates of consultants), methodology and work plan.
• Submit a Curriculum Vitae of each team member with contact details
• Submit at least one [1] sample of previous work (unpublished or published document)
• Please take note that only short listed candidates will be notified.
• For further information on this term of reference, please contact Khun Sujintana Hemtasilpa at hemtasilpa@plan-international.org or Tel. 02-259-8284 Ext. 237
• Submit all documents to CO@plan-international.org and cc sujintana.hemtasilpa@plan-international.org by close of business on 15 September 2017

 

 

 

1) Prepared by	______________________	Date:________________________
2) Approved by	______________________	Date:________________________

 

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