Consultant for Garment Factory Worker Perceptions of SRMH

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Garment Factory Worker Perceptions of Sexual, Reproductive and Maternal Health (SRMH)

CARE is an international humanitarian organisation fighting global poverty, with a special focus on working with women and girls to bring lasting change to their communities. CARE is seeking one qualified candidate to fill the position of Garment Factory Worker Perceptions of SRMH Consultant.

I.  PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The purpose of the Sexual, Reproductive and Maternal Health Garment Factory Workers Perceptions Consultancy will be to produce a better understanding of garment factory workers perceived rights, perceptions, and barriers to achieving improvements in sexual, reproductive and maternal health with a particular focus on family planning, female and male relationship expectations, and gender norms. Key statistics guiding the research are informed by a recent program baseline study that will be made available to the selected consultant.

II.  RESPONSIBILITY:

• Complete literature review that reflects current literature from Cambodia and draws upon regional and global data to inform gaps;
• Facilitate necessary research following the approved protocol;
• Produce a report summarizing findings and highlighting areas that require attention based on programming gaps.

III. SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Graduate degree in public health, sociology, anthropology or other relevant qualifications;
• Ability to demonstrate similar work efforts completed previously (written sample will be requested from selected candidate);
• Qualitative research skills are required;
• Experience working in health programs with desired background of sexual and RMNH;
• Familiar with needs of garment factory, migrant or urban female populations;
• Excellent written skills in English;
• Desired: Asia/Cambodia experience and Khmer communication skills.

IV. APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Interested candidates are requested to submit CV and cover letter to: CARE Cambodia Country Office: #6, St. 446, between St. 123 and St 105, Sangkat Toul Tompong I, Khan Chamkar Morn, Phnom Penh, Cambodia or send to thavy.leng@careint.org.

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Deadline for applications is on 15^th June, 2014

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Submitted documents will not be returned.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Women, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

CARE Cambodia is committed to protecting the rights of children.  CARE Cambodia reserves the right to conduct screening procedures to ensure a child safe environment.

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Partnering to Save Lives

Sexual, Reproductive and Maternal Health Garment Factory Worker Perceptions

Terms of Reference

1. Background:

Under the auspices of Australian Aid’s Australian Mekong NGO Engagement Platform (AMNEP) an NGO partnership was formed between Save the Children, CARE and Marie Stopes International Cambodia to contribute to addressing Cambodia’s most urgent needs in reproductive, maternal and neonatal health.  The Partnering to Save Lives (PSL) program, as represented by the three implementing NGOs, the Cambodian Ministry of Health (MoH) and Australian Aid, has been designed to support meeting the Fast Track Initiative Road Map for Reducing Maternal and Newborn Mortality (FTIRMN) targets for 2015, including Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care, Skilled Birth Attendance, Family Planning, Safe Abortion, Behaviour Change Communication (BCC), and Reducing Financial Barriers. The PSL program will support efforts in meeting targets for the FTIRMN for three years with a possible two year extension to support meeting post-Millennium Development Goal targets.

2.  Program goal and outcomes:

The overall goal of PSL is to save the lives of women and neonates in Cambodia through improved quality, access and utilisation of reproductive, maternal and neonatal health services through a partnership approach.

At the conclusion of the first three years of PSL, there are expected to be six primary outcomes:

•  Improved quality reproductive, maternal and neonatal health (RMNH) services for target populations
• Greater equity of access to appropriate RMNH services for target populations 
• More responsive RMNH services meet the needs of target populations 
• Improved RMNH behaviours amongst target populations 
• Evidence-based innovation and learning that contributes to improved policy and practices 
• A partnership model that demonstrates impact and value for money to achieve RMNH outcomes

PSL’s primary geographic focus is the four North-eastern Provinces of Cambodia – Ratanakiri, Mondulkiri, Stung Treung and Kratie along with the garment factories in Phnom Penh municipality and Kandal Province.  In addition to this, due to the scope of MSIC, national support is provided specifically to safe abortion and long term and permanent family planning services based on priorities indicated by the national reproductive health program.

3. Purpose of the Sexual, Reproductive and Maternal Health Garment Factory Workers Perceptions Consultancy:

The purpose of the Sexual, Reproductive and Maternal Health Garment Factory Workers Perceptions Consultancy will be to produce a better understanding of garment factory workers perceived rights, perceptions, and barriers to achieving improvements in sexual, reproductive and maternal health with a particular focus on family planning, female and male relationship expectations, and gender norms. Key statistics guiding the research are informed by a recent program baseline study and should support answering why a majority of sexually active garment factory workers have received pregnancy tests, but less than a quarter use modern contraceptives, better understanding family planning/contraceptive preferences, negotiating contraceptive use with sexual partners, norms for using contraceptives including consistency of use and reasons for discontinuation, and accessing abortions.

4.  Objectives:

• Complete literature review that reflects current literature from Cambodia and draws upon regional and global data to inform gaps in Cambodia understanding;
• Facilitate necessary research following the approved protocol; 
• Produce a report summarizing findings and highlighting areas that require attention based on programming gaps.

5.   Activities:

• Complete literature review;
• Develop protocols for any research that needs to be completed; 
• Identify research assistants; 
• Facilitate research; 
• Analyse data; 
• Develop draft report; 
• Incorporate feedback into report and produce final report; 
• Submit final report.

6.   Deliverables:

• Literature review that must be approved by CARE before completion;
• Protocol for research that is developed with CARE counterparts and approved by CARE before commencing any field activities. The protocol must include all questionnaires;    
• Draft report that will be reviewed and approved by CARE;
• Final report. 

7.   Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in public health, sociology, anthropology or other relevant qualifications;
• Ability to demonstrate similar work efforts completed previously; 
• Qualitative research skills are required; 
• Experience working in health programs with desired background of sexual and RMNH; 
• Familiar with needs of garment factory, migrant or urban female populations; 
• Excellent written skills in English; 
• Desired: Asia/Cambodia experience and Khmer communication skills.

8.  Timeline and Location of Placement:

• 45 days starting before the end of May 2014

9.       CARE’s Commitments:

• Supervisors: Tanya Barnfield, Program Coordinator for Socially Marginalized Women and Abigail Beeson, MCH Advisor; 
• Consultant is responsible for all equipment and will inform CARE of any costs that exceed the agreed upon amounts in the contract; 
• CARE will support setting up consultations, field visits to factories, and as agreed during the development of the contract other relevant activities.

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