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CONSULTANCY TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR):
STRATEGIC TARGETING METHODOLOGY: TOOL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
A. Background
Various methods are currently being employed to identify which Caribbean communities in each country
are most at risk to disasters. Some of these methods are quite systematic while others appear more ad hoc.
The Red Cross recognizes that a more systematic and transparent process is required to prioritize
communities and maximize the benefit of Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRR). The
Caribbean Disaster Management (CDM) Framework makes targeting a priority and a number of CDEMA
participants have identified better targeting as essential. To date, some organizations have developed
targeting tools and examples of this work exist through OAS, USAID, CDEMA and UNISDR. However, these
tools do not factor in community issues with regards to livelihood, environmental exposure and economic
vulnerability. Also, most current risk mapping focuses on large events, whereas the frequent impact of
small disasters on smaller communities is rarely monitored in depth.
Through the Red Cross Caribbean Disaster Risk Management Resource Center, the consultant will research,
develop, and pilot a Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRR) standardised holistic and gender
sensitive vulnerability targeting approach with a methodology that can be used at National and Regional
levels by all DRR actors to more accurately determine communities most are risk and contributes to CDM
Output 4.4.
A. Purpose and Users
To develop a targeting methodology which will be used to transparently and consistently select the most
vulnerable communities in a country, preferably in the consistent manner, by any stakeholder
(Government, NGO, RCRC) throughout the Region as part of the IFRC information sharing in the
Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) Civil Society Sector Sub‐Committee.
B. Deliverables:
Targeting methodology desk review
• Conduct research on the indicators that are currently being used to identify vulnerable
communities in the Caribbean;
• Review the pilot of the community selection tool developed by the IFRC in 2011;
• Identify key challenges and opportunities in the use of targeting tools; and
• Develop indicators for identifying hazards, vulnerabilities and capacities and for making
strategic decisions for targeting communities for CBDRR.
A recommendation of best practices should be captured in a report not exceeding 30 pages
(appendices not included). The report should include an Executive Summary. Appendices should
include a terms of reference, list of interviewees, documents reviewed and mapping exercises.
Identify/adapt/create a consistent methodology
• Develop and agree on an easy‐to‐use methodology for community targeting; and
• Prepare the required documentation for effective application of the methodology for use of the
selection instrument.
Methodology documentation should not exceed twenty pages and the recommended targeting
criteria should not exceed two pages. The methodology must include gender‐sensitivity
components
Presentation of model
• Meet with the IFRC Caribbean Regional Representation Office, , the Caribbean Red Cross
Disaster Management Network and CDEMA Coordination Unit to present, review and explain
the methodology; and
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• Develop a report on results and feedback for submission to the Resource Center.
Pilot and test the model
• Test the methodology in CBDRR interventions in Jamaica, Guyana and/or Dominica.
C. Methodology
As part of the proposal document, the consultant is expected to propose the most appropriate
methodology required for the abovementioned deliverables. The methodology must include gender
and environment considerations.
D. Management and Period of Consultancy
• Management: Reporting to the IFRC CRRO Disaster Risk Reduction Manager and technical
advisory group
• Timelines: Delivery no later than 31 March 2012
E. Qualifications
• Previous consultancy experience working with non‐profit organization
• Regional experience preferred
• Exceptional analytical and research skills
• Ability to abide by the Seven Red Cross/Red Crescent Fundamental principles
• Experience working with gender, race and cultural sensitivities
• Proven ability in selection tools and methodology development
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently with short
deadlines.
• Written and spoken English.
• Must be able to travel in the Caribbean Region
F. Application Procedure and Timeline:
Interested consultants are invited to submit an implementation proposal via email to Mrs. Nicole
Williams, Disaster Risk Reduction Manager (Ag.): nicole.williams@ifrc.org with copy to
reynette.royer@ifrc.org no later than 22 November 2011 at 23:00 HRS Atlantic Standard Time
with the Subject: “Strategic Targeting Methodology ‐ Consultancy”.
• The implementation proposal should: 1) Include a narrative (technical proposal) not exceeding 10
pages; 2) Include an indicative budget (financial proposal) inclusive of all consultancy fees and
other expenses) and; 3) Include as annexes the Curriculum Vitae of all envisioned participating
individuals (not included in the above 10 pages) and examples of similar work done by them.
• The Working Group shall select the winning proposal by 28 November 2011 only the selected
candidate will be contacted
• Implementation shall commence immediately upon contracting of the consultancy
• All deliverables must be completed by 31 March 2012.
For further information, please contact:
Ms. Reynette Royer
Coordinator
Red Cross Disaster Risk Management Resource Center
C/o Barbados Red Cross Society
Warrens, St. Michael
Barbados
Email: reynette.royer@ifrc.org
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