This project is funded by
the European Union
Terms of Reference (TOR)
Baseline Study on Sustainable Livelihoods and Transparent Local Authorities
(SLATLA)
Background
ActionAid Ghana (AAG) is an Affiliate of the ActionAid, a global justice Federation working to achieve
social justice gender equality and poverty eradication. The Affiliation status has given AAG a dual
identity as an international NGO and a national self-governing legal entity with a degree of autonomy.
As the first Southern Affiliate of the ActionAid Federation, AAG transformed as a branch of AA UK in
2005 as an Associate of ActionAid International and registered as a national NGO with a functional
Board of Trustees. In 2007, AAG gained an Affiliate status and established a General Assembly.
AAG has been operating in Ghana since 1990 and has presence in six (6) out of the 10 administrative
regions of Ghana. These are Upper East, Upper West, Northern, Brong Ahafo, Volta and Greater
Accra Regions. The focus of our interventions has over the years shifted from helping to address the
manifestations of poverty to the structural causes of poverty and injustice and advancing alternatives.
As part of our ongoing work, ActionAid Ghana in partnership with the Sunyani West District Assembly
and La-Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal Assembly has secured a grant from the European
Commission to undertake a forty-two (42) month project in Brong Ahafo and Greater Accra. The project
aims to contribute to the promotion and growth of the informal local economy in Brong Ahafo and
Greater Accra regions in Ghana. Specifically, the action would collaborate with District Assembly (DAs)
to promote environmentally sustainable livelihoods and decent work for women, women groups and
youth who depend on informal economies; improve transparency, accountability and revenue
mobilization of DAs. The action will be implemented in 40 communities, twenty-five (25) in Sunyani
West District and fifteen (15) in the La-Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality.
Justification of the Action
The project will address the following three key problems hindering the growth of the informal sector
of the economy in Brong Ahafo and Greater Accra regions;
1. Limited job opportunities and inadequate economic activities at the local level;
2. Unsustainable environmental practices that reduce economic productivity;
3. Low revenue mobilization of Local Authorities due to a downturn in the local economy.
The action strategy will address these issues on three fronts. First, it will enable women, young people
and People Living with Disability (PLWD) to gain life skills and vocational skills, improve their access
to sustainable livelihood activities and generate reliable income. Second, it will increase awareness of
market opportunities and networking for people working in the informal economy and improve access
to markets. Third, it will work with Local Authorities to improve systems and gain the trust of local
communities so as to mobilize more income to stimulate and sustain the growth of the local economy.
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This project is funded by
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Key Result Areas
The project seeks to address the following three result areas:
1. Result 1: Strengthened skills and capacity of target groups dependent on the informal
economy to access a wider range of livelihoods.
2. Result 2: Increased coordination, engagement and linkages among micro, small and
medium scale enterprises on marketing opportunities.
3. Result 3: Strengthened technical capacity of more transparent and accountable local
authorities to increase revenue mobilization for local development.
Objectives of the Assignment
The main objective of this assignment is to conduct a comprehensive baseline study to measure
programme indicators and highlight fresh evidence on the status of the key indicators against which
progress will be measured. Specifically, the survey is expected to:
1. Establish a baseline on the key indicators
2. Establish benchmarks for measuring the progress of the action with regard to the outputs
and results
Methodology and Scope of the Assignment
The methodology will involve both desk review of secondary information and primary data mainly
through field work and key informant interviews. The Consultant is required to use a mix approach
comprising both qualitative and quantitative data. Analysis is anticipated to be well grounded with facts
and respond to each project indicator as outlined in the log-frame which will be shared with the selected
Consultant.
The field work will involve visiting the two regions to collect key data on the indicators. The Consultant
is also expected to design a clear sampling framework involving a statistically representative sample
relying on the number of beneficiaries. With regard to the key informants, the Consultant is expected
to interview some key personnel from the two districts, partners, and a number of community
members.
Period of the Assignment
The assignment is expected to take place from 1st to 30th of June, 2017
Specific Tasks
The specific tasks of the selected Consultant include:
1. Providing a thorough review of the literature to deepen the understanding of the project
2. Designing the baseline instruments and work plan with input from ActionAid Ghana and the
two partners, Sunyani West District and La-Nkwantanang-Madina Municipalities.
3. Pretesting and firming the survey instruments
4. Embarking on field work/data collection exercise
5. Writing the analysis and final report
6. Leading in validating the draft baseline report
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This project is funded by
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Expected outputs
The selected Consultant is expected to produce the following key outputs:
1. Detailed baseline inception report highlighting the work plan, milestone and data collection
instruments
2. Draft baseline report
3. Final baseline report
4. Cleaned dataset in both Excel and SPSS
Skills and experience
The baseline consultant should have the following skills and experience:
Skills
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Fluency in English and some local languages in the selected districts
Able to write detailed reports in English
Ability to engage people in conversation and record answers clearly and accurately
Organizational and team engagement skills
Qualification and experience
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Advanced degree in Social Science, Agriculture and Women rights related areas.
Experience in Tax Revenue Mobilization and the Informal sector, vulnerable groups and
women’s rights programming,
Extensive experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative data using digital tools.
Good knowledge and experience of designing surveys and sampling methodologies.
Proven experience in conducting participatory approaches and interviews as data collection
approaches
Knowledge of ethical research principles and experience applying them in practice
Fluency in the local language.
Interview skills and a proven ability to engage people in conversation and record answers in
readable English
Application
Interested applicants should submit both their technical and
[email protected] copying [email protected] .
Deadline for application 26th May, 2017
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