Appel d’offres : Synthèse des rapports d’évaluation des obstacles et des catalyseurs de huit pays sur la réduction des risques de catastrophe inclusive basé en Colombie, Nicaragua, Ouganda, Niger, Zimbabwe, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Indonésie.

Appel d’offres : Synthèse des rapports d’évaluation des obstacles et des catalyseurs de huit pays sur la réduction des risques de catastrophe inclusive basé en Colombie, Nicaragua, Ouganda, Niger, Zimbabwe, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Indonésie.

Background

Under the framework of a joint consortium project on Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DiDRR), Christoffel-Blindenmision Christian Blind Mission e.V. (CBM), Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Deutschland e.V. (ASB), Malteser Hilfsdienst e.V. – Malteser International Europa (MI) and Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) have conducted “Barriers & Enablers Assessment on Disability inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction” in eight countries (Colombia, Nicaragua, Uganda, Niger, Zimbabwe, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Indonesia).

A barriers and enablers analysis on Disability inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction is a participatory methodology used at community level for investigating why people with disabilities do not have access to Disaster Risk Reduction processes and systems through exposing the barriers they face and developing solutions to overcome these barriers. Based on the UN CRPD, there are three types of barriers:

• Attitudinal barriers are negative attitudes that may be rooted in cultural or religious beliefs, hatred, unequal distribution of power, discrimination, prejudice, ignorance, stigma and bias, among other reasons. Family members or people in the close network of persons with disabilities may also face ‘discrimination by association’. Attitudinal barriers are at the root of discrimination and exclusion.
• Environmental barriers include physical obstacles in the natural or built environment that “prevent access and affect opportunities for participation”, and inaccessible communication systems. The latter do not allow persons with disabilities to access information or knowledge and thereby restrict their opportunities to participate. Lack of services or problems with service delivery are also environmental barriers.
• Institutional barriers include laws, policies, strategies, or institutionalized practices that discriminate against persons with disabilities or prevent them from participating in society.

In each of the above mentioned eight countries, partners of this consortium have carried out a barriers and enablers assessment in selected communities in 2022/23 and produced a report on the findings and outcomes.

Evaluation Objective, Scope and Intended Use

Objective of the study: Based on eight country-specific reports on barriers and enablers in disaster risk reduction, the aim of the synthesis report is to assess differences and similarities between the eight countries in terms of barriers and enablers on Disability inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction and to identify best practices.

Scope of the study: The study shall analyse individual barriers and enablers reports from eight (8) countries in Africa, Asia and Central/ South America (namely Bangladesh, Myanmar, Indonesia, Niger, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Nicaragua and Colombia).

Audience and Intended use of the study:

• The target audience of the study report are the involved consortium partners as well as external stakeholders at national, regional and global level (OPDs, governments, UN agencies, NGOs) working on Disaster Risk Reduction.
• Findings from this study will enable the project partners to underline their advocacy messages with a solid evidence-base.

Guiding Questions

• Which are the main attitudinal/ environmental/ institutional barriers identified towards the inclusion of persons with disabilities in Disaster Risk Reduction?
• What are the main enablers identified towards the inclusion of persons with disabilities in Disaster Risk Reduction?
• Are there regional differences between Asia, Africa and South/ Central America with regard to the identified barriers and enablers?
• Which good practices based on the barriers and enablers assessments can be identified to enhance inclusion of persons with disabilities in Disaster Risk Reduction?
• Which are specific key findings for each of the eight countries?

Methodology

• The study will be a synthesis of eight existing barriers and enablers reports.
• The (document-based) synthesis can be complemented by Key Informant Interviews with the involved staff of the barriers and enablers assessment.

Expected Results

• An inception report of maximum 10 pages outlining the detailed methodology and parameters for the synthesis.
• A final report (around 25 to 30 pages) containing analytical elements related to the issues specified in this ToR. The report shall contain an executive summary that can be used as stand-alone document for further distribution, and a main text with clear and concise findings.
• A two-pager that summarizes the key findings (for potential external communication)
• An online presentation of the findings to key staff of the consortium.

All documents to be provided in an accessible format in English.

Consultant (Team) Profile

• Academic degree preferably in Development Studies/ Disability inclusion/ any other related subjects;
• At least 5 years of work experience in Humanitarian Action/ Disaster Risk Reduction and/or Disability Inclusion (programme design, implementation and/or assessment);
• At least 3 years of work experience with similar research projects;
• Strong analytical, communication and report writing skills;
• Fluent in English, Spanish and/or French is of added value;
• Working independently and pro-actively seeking information, while remaining culturally sensitive.

Each team member, incl. interpreters, enumerators etc need to fully comply with and sign CBM’s or the partner organisation’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy as well as commitment to data security and privacy.

Documents provided by CBM to the consultant(s) after contract signature

• Eight barriers and enablers reports;
• Guidance Note on Barriers and Enablers Assessment;
• Contact list of key contacts.

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