Closing date: 29 May 2018
Consultancy on ‘Reflection on disability inclusion in the Syrian conflict’ May 2018
BACKGROUND
Islamic Relief is an international aid and development charity, which aims to alleviate the suffering of the world's poorest people. It is an independent Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) founded in the UK in 1984.
As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, Islamic Relief promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender.
Our vision:
Inspired by our Islamic faith and guided by our values, we envisage a caring world where communities are empowered, social obligations are fulfilled and people respond as one to the suffering of others.
Our mission:
Exemplifying our Islamic values, we will mobilise resources, build partnerships, and develop local capacity, as we work to:
Enable communities to mitigate the effect of disasters, prepare for their occurrence and respond by providing relief, protection and recovery.
Promote integrated development and environmental custodianship with a focus on sustainable livelihoods.
Support the marginalised and vulnerable to voice their needs and address root causes of poverty.
We allocate these resources regardless of race, political affiliation, gender or belief, and without expecting anything in return.
At the international level, Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) has consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council, and is a signatory to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Code of Conduct. IRW is committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through raising awareness of the issues that affect poor communities and through its work on the ground. Islamic Relief are one of only 13 charities that have fulfilled the criteria and have become members of the Disasters Emergency Committee (www.dec.org.uk)
IRW endeavours to work closely with local communities, focussing on capacity-building and empowerment to help them achieve development without dependency.
Please see our website for more information http://www.islamic-relief.org/
Syria
Approximately 400,000 people have been killed and more than half of the population — 11 million people — have been displaced from their homes, many multiple times. Over a third of the population are living in abject poverty, malnutrition is rife, and families’ abilities to cope are being stretched to the limit.
Islamic Relief is providing food, shelter, warm clothing, water and sanitation and health care to over four million people in the country, including in besieged and hard to reach areas. We are also providing support to enable medical centres, ambulances and bakeries to continue to operate.
Outside of Syria, we are supporting more than half a million Syrian refugees who have fled to neighbouring Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq.
IRW now requires a consultant to carry out a research on the reflection of disability inclusion in the Syrian conflict.
Project background
This research will shed a light on disability inclusion reality among Syrian refugees in Jordan. It will highlight the challenges of meeting both immediate and longer term needs of people with disabilities as part of the humanitarian response in Jordan. It will explore issues about stigma and discrimination before and after the conflict and services available to PWDs in Syria and currently in Jordan. It will demonstrate approaches and best practice to tackling education, health and economic challenges faced by PwDs in situations of conflict.
Purpose of research
The purpose of this consultancy is to;
Lay out the scale and nature of disability inclusion among Syrian refugees in Jordan with case studies from our work, where possible.
Highlight innovative approaches used by PWDs themselves, DPOs and other organisations to ensure PWDs are not left behind of education, healthcare and economic opporutnites.
Explore how the long term needs of Syrian refugees with disabilities are addressed within the context of Jordan.
Align with IRW work on refugees’ protection and inclusion.
Proposed output
The required output for this consultancy is;
A final draft report with findings to reflect on the reality of disability inclusion among Syrian refugees in Jordan.
Methodology
The methodologies that are required to be adopted for this consultancy are as follows;
Desk review of disability inclusion among Syrian refugees with disabilities in Jordan including internal resources and staff observations in Jordan.
Mapping out all stakeholders involved in this research (internally and externally) including PWDs, carers of PWDs, people without disabilities, DPOs, community leaders, etc.
Carry out interviews/ FGDs where appropriate with PWDs, people without disabilities, DPOs, technical organisations and INGOs/ UN bodies.
Finalise a report that will analyse the current situation of disability inclusion in Jordan and provide set of recommendations.
TIMESCALES
The key dates for this project are;
Task
Completion date
RFQ advertised/live date 22nd May 2018
Deadline for proposals/quotes 29th May 2018
Project deadline/report submission date 24th June 2018
How to apply:
Consultancy contract
This will be for an initial period that is to be specified by the consultant commencing from May/June 2018 (exact date to be mutually agreed). The selected candidate is expected to work from their home/office and be reporting into the Head of Programme Quality here at IRW.
The terms upon which the consultant will be engaged are as per the consultancy agreement. The invoice is to be submitted at the end of the month and will be paid on net payment terms 28 days though we can be flexible.
All potential applicants must fill in the table beneath in Appendix 1 to help collate key data pertaining to this tender. The applicant must be clear about other expenses being claimed in relation to this consultancy and these must be specified clearly.
For this consultancy all applicants are required to submit a covering letter with a company/individual profile(s) and CV’s of all consultants including the lead consultant(s).
A proposal including, planned activities, methodology, deliverables, timeline, and cost proposal (including expenses) are expected.
Other relevant supporting documents should be included as the consultants sees fit.
All applicants must have a valid visa or a permit to work in the UK (if travel is required to the UK). A valid visa/work permit is also required for those areas required to be visited as part of this consultancy.
RFQ DATES AND CONTACT DETAILS
All quotations are required to be submitted before Tuesday 29th May 2018 1.00pm (UK time) and be returned to tendering@irworldwide.org
For any issues relating to the RFQ or its contents please email directly to; tendering@irworldwide.org
Quotations must include the following information for assessment purposes;
Payment terms (28days preferred)
Full break down of costs including expenses and VAT
References (two are preferred)
Technical competency
Demonstrable experience of working in similar environment
Note; The criteria are subject to change.
All quotes will be evaluated and the award made on the basis of ‘best value for money’.
Appendix 1
Please fill in the table below. It is essential all sections be completed and where relevant additional expenses be specified in detail. In case of questions about how to complete the table below, please contact tendering@irworldwide.org
Cost evaluation forconsultancy on ‘Reflection on disability inclusion in the Syrian conflict’(Birmingham, UK), May 2018
Applicants name
Company name
No of proposed hours per week
No. of proposed days
Preferred days
Earliest available start date
Non preferred days
Hourly rate
Total per week
Inclusive of Taxes if relevant (Total)
Other expenses (please specify)
Other expenses (please specify)
Other expenses (please specify)
Preferred payment terms (IRW UK terms are normally 28 days).
Total cost for consultancy (for one month)
Total cost for consultancy (for proposed period)
Note
The applicant is expected to take responsibility for paying full taxes and social charges in his/her country of residence.