Call for proposal
An NGO is currently seeking proposals from Individual Consultants or
Organizations to conduct an external situation analysis.
Detailed TORs and other information is provided below
The proposal needs to cover both technical and financial aspects of the
evaluation and sent in one word document at [email protected] Last date
of submission of proposal is 20th December-2016.
Only short listed individuals/organizations will be contacted. We reserves
the right to reject any or all proposals and is not bound by any legal claim
in this regard.
We are an equal opportunity employer; women and persons with
disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The
individual/organization
selected
should
adhere
to
organizational values and commits to Child Safeguarding Policy.
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Country Situation Analysis
For CBM Pakistan
Brief Country Overview
Pakistan’s total population is estimated to 194.1 million (52% men and 48%
women) and it is the world’s 7th most populous country. The prevalence of
disability is estimated to be 13.4% for Pakistan, based on the findings of the World
Health Survey from 2002 to 2004 (World Report on Disability 2011). The
authenticity of the rate of disability remains a question and estimates of the
number of persons living with disabilities vary between 3.3m and 27m, depending
on whether they are based on government statistics (the last census which
measured the prevalence rates was taken in 1998) or whether they come from
other agencies.
Pakistan did, in fact, make early attempts at including persons with disabilities in
the 1980s with the introduction of education and employment policies, setting up
special schools for persons with disabilities, for example, and mandating
businesses to employ persons with disabilities through a quota-based system and
levies. But although these were celebrated achievements in the early years, they
proved to be ineffective in including persons with disabilities. Persons with
disabilities still have difficulty exercising their civil and political rights, attending
quality schools and finding gainful employment, among other activities. This
ultimately means that they are being excluded as productive members of society,
leading to economic losses of as much as US$11.9bn-15.4bn, or 4.9-6.3% of
Pakistan’s GDP1.
In Pakistan - and also globally - programming for disabilities have been based on
rehabilitation, welfare handouts and charity for the persons with disabilities. This
has started to change since the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disability (CRPD), which became operational in 2008 and which was signed by
Pakistan in 2011. The CRPD is the main international human rights instrument that
offers a framework for a rights-based approach to demand redress of the social,
economic, cultural and political disadvantage and inequalities experienced by
people with disabilities. Although Pakistan ratified the convention in 2011, progress
around building an inclusive society has been slow and Pakistan has yet to submit
its first state report which is due within two years of ratification.
In order to enhance our understanding and know the situation of persons with
disabilities, their experiences and needs in Pakistan, CBM is undertaking this
situation analysis. The situation analysis will inform the country planning for next
5 years and root CBM’s country level programme in the priorities identified through
this study.
Brief overview of CBM’s involvement in Country
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Moving from Margins: Mainstreaming Persons with Disabilities, British Council, August 2014
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CBM is an international development organisation, committed to improving the
quality of life of persons with disabilities in the poorest communities of the world.
CBM implements its project and programme through local Non-Governmental
Organisations, Educational Institutions, Government Departments and other civil
society actors in Pakistan and has been operational in country for over 30 years.
CBM’s programme range from inclusive service delivery to an advocacy for
influencing policies to promote the well-being of the persons with disabilities.
Pakistan is one of the two priority countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
(EMR; according to previous Global Programme Strategy). The focus of the
Regional Strategy has been on inclusive health, education, incl. policies and selfadvocacy within CBR/ CBID approach and framework including the meaningful
involvement of rights holders and their representative organizations at all levels.
There has been efforts at standardizing/ professionalising eye health work and
prepare for scaling (as meaningful programme in light of CBM strategy).
There is a global federation strategy now approved in October 2016. There are 4
programmatic priorities and 3 organisational priorities identified under the
federation strategy as outlined in the below image. Under the programmatic
priorities there are 9 global initiatives / thematic areas to drive change in the lives
of persons with disabilities. These include: Disability Inclusive Development;
Community Based Inclusive Development; Eye Health; Community Mental Health;
Ear and Hearing Care; Education; Emergency Response; Physical Impairment and
Livelihood.
In Pakistan CBM is working in different geographical locations on inclusive eye
health and human resource development, Community Based Rehabilitation
Projects, Physical Rehabilitation programme and advocacy related to improved
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legislation and policies for persons with disabilities. CBM implement all its
project/programmes through local NGOs. The detailed list of projects and partners
is attached.
Drawing upon the global federation strategy, CBM Country Office Pakistan
envisages to have its programmes in thematic areas of: CBID including DRR; Eye
Health; Community mental health; education and emergency response with strong
elements of advocacy for the rights of persons with disabilities and capacity
building of the DPOs.
Purpose and Expected Outcomes of the Country Situation Analysis
The purpose of this situation analysis is to inform the CBM Country Office´s
strategic planning based on adequate information and analysis of the gaps
related to the fulfilment of rights of persons with disabilities in Pakistan, in light
of the prioritisation outlined in CBM´s Federation Strategy. The expected
outcomes include:
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Persons with disabilities’ possibilities to exert their human rights/access
their rights, and availability of systems related to Disability-Inclusive
Development (DID) in Pakistan, with focus on the provinces Punjab and
Sindh, are assessed and related gaps are identified
Relevant stakeholders for DID in Pakistan, with focus on Punjab and
Sindh, are identified and their roles assessed (Stakeholder Analysis)
Recent trends in resource availability, looking at both financial and nonfinancial resources are identified and the implications of this in making
strategic choices considered
Based on the above findings and reflection on CBM´s current programme
work, strategic gaps and opportunities aligned with CBM´s new Federation
Strategy are presented
As described above in the outcomes, the situation analysis should gather overall
national level information and focus on the two provinces i.e. Sindh and Punjab in
more detail.
The situation analysis study shall take into account that the views and priorities
(needs and gaps in attainment of rights) of the persons with (intellectual,
psychosocial, hearing, vision, physical and multiple) disabilities including men,
women, girls and boys are adequately captured and reflected in the situation
analysis. Throughout the process gender and disability disaggregated data shall
be used and presented as part of the analysis. Furthermore the families of Persons
with Disabilities, their communities, Disabled Persons´ Organisations and the CBM
partners shall also be engaged in the process of situation analysis.
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The analysis shall specifically focus on the below mentioned thematic areas as
envisaged in the Federation Strategy2:
1) Community Based Inclusive Development, including DRR
2) Eye Health, including human resource development
3) Community Mental Health
4) Inclusive Education
5) Emergency Response
Framework for Country Situation Analysis
CBM uses the PESTLE Analysis framework for conducting the country situation
analysis. Therefore the analysis needs to take into account the following:
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Explore the Government involvement in the thematic areas that CBM is
working on and will be focussing in future. This will need to take place at
3 levels: a. include an analysis of structure that government has put in
place i.e. institutions working on disabilities, their roles and
responsibilities and how does it affect or not affect the overall situation
of PWDs; b. How disability has been mainstreamed (or not) in the
services provided by different departments i.e. health, education,
vocational education etc., c. Legislations in place and the gaps in
legislation which are necessary for rights based programme and
advocacy.
The analysis should explore further the link between disability and
poverty in the context of Pakistan and what are the geographical areas
with higher level of disability prevalence.
Identify and explore the social aspects of disability and norms and
practices in the society related to disability. This can include both
attitudes and practices e.g. how families react to disability and make
them invisible and cultural practices which may be the causes of
disability i.e. inter family marriages. This may also look at harmful
traditional practices that may increase the suffering of PWDs (e.g.
isolating persons with mental health issues),
Identify and explore issues around political and environmental stability
including the security situation in country and accessibility to certain
areas due to that, its effect on (I)NGOs, DPOs and shrinking
humanitarian space.
How could technology assist us in shaping the future? What technology
exists and how can this support the quality of life of PWDs? How can
availability of technical solutions and their accessibility be improved?
Review cross cutting issues such as gender and diversity as part of this
analysis – reflect on the gender issues that may affect one gender more
Federation strategy attached as an annex
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than the other; disability prevalence and marginalised groups (poor,
ethnic & religious minorities, etc.).
Throughout the analysis reflect on accessibility not as a separate
component but embedded across the different strategic priorities;
Ensuring that the situation analysis provides relevant information on the
three main areas of accessibility: built environment, transportation and
Information and Communication Technologies.
In addition to the above the team doing the analysis should also conduct a
stakeholder’s analysis to look at other actors in the field of disability and rights of
persons with disabilities, and major gaps.
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Other actors including (I)NGOs or disabled persons organisations (DPOs)
and their involvement in areas we do not have strength in, with whom
referral or partnership is a possibility.
Gap analysis in those areas we wish to focus on, along with other gaps
that would impact our work. This would include
a. capacity issues
b. Training issues
c. Travel restrictions due to violence
d. Lack of skills to draw upon etc.
e. Any aspects of the thematic sector that is not being addressed by
anyone else
Methodology
The methodology will be based on:
1. Reviewing existing authentic secondary data and reports at district,
provincial and national level.
2. Designing framework for primary data collection through individual
interviews, focus discussions with stakeholders (Persons with disabilities,
their family members, DPOs, other mainstream NGOs, the government
officials / representatives of departments etc.)
3. Developing tools for data collection from various right holders (PWDs, their
families and communities and DPOs) and duty bearers (different
government departments including specific institutions with mandate to
work on disability etc.)
4. Analysis of primary and secondary data
5. Report writing
Key Deliverables
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An inception report with a detailed framework, data collection
instruments/tools and work plan,
A draft report of the situation analysis.
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Two provincial workshop – one for stakeholders in Sindh and one for
stakeholders in Punjab to solicit feedback on the findings and also
get input on the prioritisation of issues and way forward.
A final report after incorporating comments from CBM team and
from the provincial workshops
Any pictures taken in the field and written consent form signed by
the persons interviewed (or their legal guardians in the case of
children below the age of 18) should also be submitted in original
form separately along with final report.
All materials produced during the situation analysis including hard
copy of the report and raw data either in SPSS, excel, FGD and IDI
transcripts in soft form.
A 4 page summary of the report for use at the strategic planning
workshop and as part of the strategic plan; and
power point presentation to be used with different stakeholders.
Through the below given table the Consultant must portray the key
deliverable of the assignment;
Sr. #
Key Tasks
Deliverables
Timelines
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Key Competencies of the Consultants Required
The Consultants should have expertise in assessing and exploring issues with
special reference to the rights of persons with disabilities, with involvement of
persons with disabilities and a grip on quantitative and qualitative research
methodologies. In addition, consultants should also exhibit a track record of
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conducting participatory reviews/researches. The consultant will be asked to
submit 2 samples of previous similar work produced and at least 3 references.
The team / firm of consultant(s) shall have demonstrated experience of working
on disabilities and persons with disabilities and shall include person(s) with
disability as team member(s). The team shall also be gender balanced.
Contents of the Proposal
The consultant/agency will be required to submit a detailed proposal for country
situation analysis. The proposal should be divided into two parts, i.e. technical and
financial. The technical part will contain the following sections:
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Detailed methodology including strategies to engage with Persons with
Disabilities and DPOs and how the accessibility barriers will be overcome
Detailed timeframe (including dates for submission of each deliverable
i.e. inception report, the first draft and final report), and
CVs of the team members containing experience on relevant issues
The financial part shall describe the estimated cost for the study in detail. It should
be given in a separate sealed envelope.
Timeline:
The situation analysis shall be completed within 2 months from the start date of
the contract with the consultants.
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Country Situation Analysis Report
Draft Table of Content
Acronyms
Acknowledgements
1 Executive Summary
2 PESTLE Analysis (with focus on CBM´s mandate of Disability-Inclusive
Development, reflecting on gender equity and the ethnic, religious and other
diversity of the people of Pakistan)
2.1 Basic data on Impairment and Disability in the Country in general, and in the
provinces Punjab and Sindh in particular
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
Political System, Administration
Economic Factors
Socio Cultural Factors
Technological Factors
Legal Factors/ National Policies
Environmental Factors
Safety, Security and Risks
3 Development and Disability related Actors and Networks in the Country, in
particular in Punjab and Sindh
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
Non-State Actors
Government (with sub-sections on National and Provincial)
International Organisations
Disability Coordination Bodies
Universities and Research Institutes
4 Information on Resources for Disability Inclusive Development/ Funding
Potentials
5 Situation Analysis by Strategic/Thematic Priorities - Gaps and Opportunities
(Strategic Priority 1 DID to be considered throughout the analysis and
recommendations, as well as gender equity and diversity considerations)
5.1 Strategic Priority 2: Inclusive, resilient communities (Community Based Inclusive
Development, including Disaster Risk Reduction)
5.1.1 Gaps and Strategic options
5.2. Strategic Priority 3: Capacity and Systems Strengthening in Eye Health
5.2.1 Gaps and Strategic Options
5.3 Strategic Priority 3: Capacity and Systems Strengthening in Community Mental
Health
5.3.1 Gaps and Strategic Options
5.4 Strategic Priority 3: Capacity and Systems Strengthening in (Inclusive) Education for Children
with Disabilities
5.4.1 Gaps and Strategic Options
5.5. Strategic Priority 4: Emergency Response
5.5.1 Gaps and Strategic Options
6 Conclusion and Recommendations
Relevant Annexes, such as:
Annex 1: Disability Prevalence Data or Map
Annex 2: People met
Annex 3: Documents consulted
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Annex 4: Workshop outcomes
Annex 5: Consultants’ short profile
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