Tsuro Trust

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR BASELINE SURVEY

Consultancy, Research Jobs

Job Description

• Design and develop the survey methodology, including sampling strategy, data collection tools, and data analysis plan.
• Coordinate and facilitate data collection activities, including interviews, qualitative interviews, focus group discussions, and document reviews.
• Analyze data using appropriate statistical and qualitative analysis techniques.
• Prepare a comprehensive publishable report presenting the survey findings, recommendations, and actionable strategies.
• Ensure ethical considerations are followed throughout the survey process, including obtaining informed consent, protecting participant confidentiality, and adhering to research ethics.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare a comprehensive Inception Report (IR) which should have a clear methodology for executing the baseline survey and contractual deliverables
• Present the IR at an inception meeting with the contracting organization.
• Design and customize appropriate methodology for the assignment.
• Collect data from an agreed sample population.
• Data analysis and presentation
• Validation of preliminary findings of the survey.
• Writing draft and final report
• Provide a detailed work plan and budget (budget should include professional fees, transport accommodation and per diem rates)

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced degree in Agriculture, Nutrition and WASH, Social Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in designing and conducting surveys.
• Demonstrated expertise in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Excellent communication, report writing and packaging skills.

8. Evaluation Criteria
• Relevant experience and expertise in conducting baseline surveys.
• Understanding of accountability and governance terrain in Zimbabwe.
• Methodological soundness and feasibility of the proposed survey design.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and produce high-quality reports.
• Cost-effectiveness of the proposed budget.

How to Apply

Interested applicants with demonstrable experience, education and expertise in organizational development should respond to the call for expression of interest no later than 8 February 2024 by email to the project coordinator at fadziechipato@gmail.com cc jchimwa2018@gmail.com; mashingaidzeo@yahoo.com; banhwaadelin@gmail.com
Or at TSURO Trust
Stand 212 Ngangu
Private Bag 2029 Chimanimani
Zimbabwe