Research on Pakistan Approach on Total Sanitation (PATS)
Location: Sanghar Pakistan
Time period: From October 25, 2016 to November 18, 2016
1. Background and Rationale:
The requested organization together with its implementing partner has selected 05 Union Council in Sanghar in Sindh, for a long-term WASH intervention under the project titled “Strengthen community resilience to floods, and improve access to safe drinking water, adequate sanitation and hygiene for 140,500 individuals in Sanghar and Thatta districts, Sindh Province” which aims to provide access of community to safe and clean drinking water, improved sanitation (CLTS and PATS) and hygiene awareness.
2. Purpose of theConsultancy:
To conduct two research studies PATS approach with reference to local context of the area.
3. SpecificObjectives:
The main topics of the two research studies are;
1- Social and cultural challenges in implementation of PATS based on local community context?
2. Impact analysis of PATS on ground water, health and hygiene of community in the study area.
4. Methodology:
The methodology stated below is tentative and will be finalized after discussion with the consultant:
- · Deskreview
- · Semi Structured Interviewing(SSI)and FocusGroupDiscussionswith
Communities
- · SSI Meetings withrelevantGovt. Officials
- · Field observations
- · Meetings staff of field projects
- · CollectionofData/Informationthroughquestionnaires
5. Timeline:
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ProposedDates
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Closing date of Technicaland financial Proposal
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October 15, 2016
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Shortlisting and Award of contract
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October 21, 2016
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Review of questionnaires
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October 24, 2016
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Field work
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October 25, 2016
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Debriefingand1st draftof study
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November 10, 2016
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Review of report by organization
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November 11, 2016
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Final Report
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November 18, 2016
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6. RolesandResponsibilities: Organization:
The Consultant
TheConsultantissolelyandexclusivelyresponsibleforthepayment ofanytaxesand social securitycontributionsrelatedtotheabovementioned consultancyfeeunderapplicable Labour law.The organizationwillnotbeheldresponsibleforanymedicalexpensesorforanycompensationin the eventofdeath,disabilityorotherhazardswhichtheConsultantmaysufferintheperformance of his/her duties.
The consultant is responsible to act as independent, non-biased external researcher to undertakethestudyand submitthe outcome of thestudyin shape of an analytical reportwith findings andrecommendations.
7. Deliverables:
7.1.A technical proposal, includingmethodologyandtools forassessment
7.2. A presentation on field tool and methodology
7.3.Adraftreportcomprisingtheresultsoftheneedsassessmenttobesubmittedbythe
November 10,2016
7.4.Afinaldetailedreportcomprisingallrelevantinformationandannexestobesubmitted byNovember 18,2016.
7.4. The final report shall be submitted in hard form as well as in soft form along with database
Thereportshouldciteall sources ofdataincludingsecondaryliterature.Thefinalreportwill includebutis notlimited to:
- · Thedemographicdetailsoftheoveralldistrictwithineachtargetareai.e.the numberof populationandthepercentagecoverage of men, women, children and elderly people.
- · AnoverviewofPATS approach and WASH interventions and their literature reviews along with references both in the introduction part a well at the end of report.
- · A study of challengesandgapsin PATS approach and along with health impact
- · Recommendationsmodification/ addition of activities ofthe targeted communitiesandmodalities for intervention
8. Confidentiality,non-disclosureandpropertyrights:
- · TheConsultanttakestheresponsibilitytokeeptheinformationreceivedthroughthis workin full confidentiality;
- · TheConsultanttakestheresponsibilitytokeepinfullconfidentialityallinformation received fromorganization andother organizations, bodiesandlocal authorities;
· The Consultant through the signature of this agreement, understands that all documentsproducedasaresultofthisworkareorganization’spropertyandonlyandsolely organizationhasthe righttodistributeand/or publish them;
- · Failuretoabidewiththeabovewillresultinthenon-paymentand/orretentionofthepayment of consultancyfee
Deliverables
1. Two complete researches on proposed topics mentioned in the objectives
2. The research work must be strong enough to be published in international journals. The researcher will be contacted during comments from reviewers
3. The consultant will submit research to organization and the researcher will not be liable to publish the research in any journal
Eligibility Criteria
1. The firm/individual consultant must have research background in WASH/CLTS
2. The firm/individual should send profile of the their firm or detailed CV in case of individual consultant
3. CVs of experts must be attached with application package
4. Research in Environment, ground water, and socioeconomic conditions of community will be an asset
Note: The financial proposal must contain transportation, accommodation and lodging for the field visit. The organization will not pay any amount other than agreed one.
Research Study on PATS
Sanghar
November 2016
Conducted by ……….. for…
Table of contents
1. Background
Maximum 1 page
(Describe the local background, including legal framework, government policies and socio-cultural context; list all the factors that affect target communities; provide only information that is necessary to understand the current situation of the target population)
2. Methodology
Maximum 1 page
2.1 Methods and tools
(Describe the methods and tools used for the study) (Describe the assessment team)
(List all secondary sources such as reports from other NGOs, etc.)
2.2 Target areas
2.3 Target population
(Describe the population and its socio-economic profile; describe which sampling method you used; fill the table below accordingly)
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FGDs – Community
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Overview of interviews:
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Interviews with KIs
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3. Research Questions
Include all questions that support the broad topics of research
4. Key findings and Analysis of data
4.1 PATS approach and its process
- Mapping of PATS interventions
(Describe past, on-going and planned interventions implemented by other actors in the WASH sectors)
- Gaps and shortcomings of interventions
(What are the gaps in the livelihoods interventions offered to the target population?
- Current situation
(Describe the current WASH and PATS related issues of the target population and how this impact on their general well-being; compare the figures related to your target population to the figures of the general population. For example, CLTS and non CLTS villages, etc.)
- Recommendations of PATS
(Describe the livelihood needs expressed by the target communities and key stakeholders; the type of interventions, etc.)
- Water quality analysis of water sources
- Potential contamination of water sources with respect to pits if available in field
- Soil analysis of project area (soil structure and texture identification)
4.2 Impact of PATS on health
- Mapping of interventions
- Challenges and shortcomings of PATS
- Current situation of water borne diseases
5. Key recommendations
(Thissectionshouldproviderecommendationsonhowtobestaddresstheissueraisedunder section4)
5.1 PATS
Describe the recommendations with details
Identify the socio economic constraints of PATS
5.2 Impacts on Health, water and hygiene
(Describe the type of intervention recommended to address health issues
6. Conclusion
7. Annexures
(List all annexes, including list of key stakeholders interviewed)
8. References
How to Apply
Please send brief technical, financial proposal and CVs for consultancy via given E mail! Last date for proposal submission is
15th October 2016
To: [email protected]