Plan International IndonesiaYouth
Economic Empowerment (YEE) ProjectStrong CSOs for inclusive livestock value chain
development (SCILD)
projectTerm
of Reference Baseline Study and Livestock Policy Review  

1. Background

Plan is an international humanitarian, child-centered
community development organization without religious, political or governmental
affiliation.  Plan’s vision is a world in which all children realize their
full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity.  Plan International Indonesia
proposes a three half year, Youth Economic Empowerment (YEE) Strong
CSOs for inclusive livestock value chain development in NTT (SCILD) project in 5
districts of NTT province (Kupang, TTU, TTS, Malaka and Belu), Indonesia.  The methodology of
implementation of this project through; (1) Partnership/support of CSOs through small grants; to strengthen capacities of
local CSOs, (2) Focus

on young women and marginalised youth (youth employability); (3) Value chain development
methodology (4)
Livestock
Laws, policies and implementation practices, (5) Public-Private Partnership (including BBPP and P4S): and (6) Child Centred Community
Development (CCCD):   At
the beginning of YEE SCILD Project, Plan Indonesia need to conduct a gender
sensitive baseline study and review on national, provincial and district
policies and regulations related to livestock. The second study is reviewing
government policies, which the result will be used for advocacy purposes. 

1. Objectives and
   expected output of baseline study and research

To conduct
baseline study for SCILD project and review on livestock policies at
national-provincial and district levels, focusing on the 5 target districts (Kupang,
TTU, TTS, Malaka and Belu). The overall goal is to collect information on the
current situation related to the project’s key indicators. Output:

1.  Gender-sensitive
   baseline on the current situation
2. Report
   on gender sensitive policy review on livestock policies and regulation at
   national up to district level that cover overall livestock processes, from
   (but not limited to) marketing, trading, breeding, provision of health
   services for animal husbandry and how policies have been implemented.

1. Methodology The survey will apply combined qualitative and
   quantitative approach through secondary and primary data collection.
   Gender-sensitive approach is compulsary in all stage of the studies.  
2. Survey TeamThe consultant team should represent expertise in the
   areas of  livestock sector, gender, research,
   and government laws and policies. The team should establish strong  coordination and communication with Plan
   Indonesia. The consultant have to follow Plan International’s survey standard
   and Child Protection Policy. 
3. Deliverables

1. Study
   design, framework, and detailed work plan on how the study  will be carried out
2. Data
   collection tools as per target groups
3. Draft report

   with preliminary findings (narrative and ppt version)

4. Short version of bilingual final report no
   more than 20 pages, excluding annexes
5. Long version of bilingual report covers more
   detail findings and analysis
6. Presentation on finding and recommendations in
   dissemination workshop
7. Produce material (such as infographic) that
   will be used  for advocacy purposes
8. report on gender-sensitive
   policy review at national-provincial-district levels on livestock

1. Survey Planning

The study will be accomplished in 3 months, June – August 2016.  

1. CostsApplicant to propose the budget for the study implementation in the
   proposal submitted 
2. Child Protection
   StatementThe consultant team and Plan staff have to adhere to
   Plan Child Protection Policy and training on this will be part of the training
   provided for the survey team. 
3. Qualification of
   Consultant The survey has to be led by a high qualified  research consultant with strong capacity in
   conducting gender sensitive study. A panel will be responsible for the
   selection process.  
4. Submission ProtocolFirst step: Consultant send
   application to: Ajun Khamdani (HRD – Plan Indonesia Ajun.Khamdani@plan-international.org / [email protected] or : [email protected] not later than 30 May  2016.  Only shortlisted
   consultant will be contacted for recruitment.