1. Background
The Strengthen PSNP5 Institutions and Resilience (SPIR II) Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA) supported implementation of Ethiopiaโs Productive Safety Net Programme (PSNP5) in Amhara, Oromia, and selected woredas in Tigray (2021โ2025). SPIR II was implemented by World Vision in partnership with CARE and the Organization for Rehabilitation and Development in Amhara (ORDA), serving approximately 500,000 PSNP clients. As part of the Implementer-Led Evaluation and Learning (IMPEL) activity, IFPRI has conducted an impact evaluation of the SPIR II nurturing care group model which includes a complementary cost study to estimate program costs and cost-effectiveness.
Separately, IFPRI is undertaking a quantitative research study examining youth empowerment, sexual and reproductive health (SRH), and attitudes toward violence against women among rural youth in Ethiopia using longitudinal survey data.
IFPRI seeks to engage a consultant to support both activities under a single contract.
2. Objectives
The consultant will provide analytical and coordination support for two distinct activities:
Support coding, and analysis for the SPIR II cost study.Conduct quantitative analysis and contribute to a research paper on youth empowerment, SRH, and attitudes toward violence against women.
3. Scope of Work
Activity 1: SPIR II Cost Study
A) Coding of Financial Expenditure Data
Code financial expenditure data (including personnel and activity costs) for one year of expenditures for three implementing partner (approximately 7 days per partner), assuming stable account codes.B) Economic Cost Analysis
Clean and analyze economic cost data using endline household survey data.Estimate costs incurred by PSNP clients (e.g., time, travel, out-of-pocket costs).Integrate economic and financial cost data into consolidated summaries.Deliverables โ Activity 1
Financial cost summaryEconomic cost summary
Activity 2: Youth Empowerment, SRH, and Attitudes Toward Violence Against Women
A. Data Preparation and Review
Review relevant literature on youth empowerment, SRH, and attitudes toward violence against women.Clean, organize, and document longitudinal survey data collected over three rounds from rural youth aged 15โ29.B. Quantitative Analysis
Conduct statistical analysis examining associations between youth empowerment indicators, SRH knowledge and behaviors, and attitudes toward violence against women.Disaggregate analyses by gender, age group, and other relevant socio-demographic characteristics.C. Research Output
Prepare a draft research paper presenting methods, results, and policy-relevant implications.Deliverables โ Activity 2
Analytical/study plan outlining research questions, variables, and methodsCleaned and documented datasets and analysis codeDraft research paper
4. Duration and Level of Effort
The consultancy is expected to be conducted over a seven-month period.
Activity 1: Approximately 26 days (completed by April 30)Activity 2: Approximately 40 days (completed by July 31)5. Reporting and Coordination
The consultant will report to designated IFPRI study leads and will coordinate with the SPIR II implementing partners as required.
Application
Please submit your CV/Resume, daily rate and writing sample. All supporting documents shall be submitted as one pdf to the application section indicating CV or Resume.