Please visit our website https://www.crs.org/about/bid-opportunity for attachments and full scope of work.
II. Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of this consultancy is to review, assess, and synthesize the evidence available, with a primary focus on CRS programming related to the GFC framework. The below learning questions will frame the inquiry:
1. To what extent is working through prioritized systems (market systems, social protection systems, climate and landscape systems, and/or data systems) an effective way to ensure vulnerable people meet their immediate food and nutrition needs and recover from shocks?
2. To what extent are food security interventions targeting prioritized leverage points resulting in systems-level changes?
The specific objectives include the following:
1. Conduct a comprehensive desk review of internal literature, project evaluations, reports, and some seminal external pieces exploring the linkages between key approaches within the prioritized leverage points and food security outcomes (To what extent is working through prioritized systems (market systems, social protection systems, climate and landscape systems and/or data systems) an effective way to ensure vulnerable people meet their immediate food and nutrition needs and recover from shocks?) as well as documenting instances of food security programming catalyzing systems-level change (To what extent are food security interventions targeting prioritized leverage points resulting in systems-level changes?);
2. Identify where linkages between prioritized approaches and outcomes are well-established and where limited evidence is available in order to identify focus areas for future inquiries.
III. Responsibilities of the Consultant
1. Review CRS project reports, evaluations, learning briefs, technical notes, etc., including those published on https://www.crs.org/our-work-overseas/research-publications.
2. Include a review of select reports and other literature sources from academic journals and relevant existing Evidence Gap Maps related to key approaches and food security outcomes, as necessary.
3. Identify key themes, trends, and gaps in the existing literature;
4. Synthesize findings into a structured report that outlines the current state of knowledge linking key approaches to food security outcomes and documenting instances of systems-level change;
5. Finalize an Excel based framework outlining key approaches and food security outcomes in order to facilitate evidence mapping;
6. Provide recommendations for future learning based on the findings of the desk review and evidence mapping.
VI. Location of Assignment
This consultancy will be performed entirely remotely. No costs related to travel will be included.
VII. Contract Duration
The anticipated duration of the contract is July 17, 2024, to September 17, 2024 (anticipated 20 billable days).
How to apply
Please visit our website https://www.crs.org/about/bid-opportunity for attachments and full scope of work.
IX. Required Application Components
1. Cover letter, which describes a brief summary of the approach demonstrating qualifications in undertaking the Scope of Work. This summary should highlight how the applicant will complete the deliverables. (Document cannot exceed 3 pages single-spaced.)
2. Completion of separate attachment, Annex I, which is also the table found under Section IV Specific Tasks and Level of Effort.
3. (a) Compensation rate per day; (b) Total cost for completing the assignment; (c) Confirmation of the level of effort (i.e., number of billable days).
4. Resume/ CV.
5. Contact information for three professional references, with the following details about the references: (a) name, (b) position, (c) company, (d) phone number, (e) email address, and (f) city, state, country.
6. One sample work from a previous similar assignment.
X. Clarifying Questions and CRS Response
Prospective bidders may submit any clarifying questions by singular request to [email protected] by June 26, 2024 [11:59 PM EST]. The solicitation name “US8488.06.2024: Food Security Desk Review and Evidence Gap Mapping” must be included in the Email Subject Line. Questions submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. Responses will be provided to any known prospective bidders on June 28, 2024.
XI. Proposal Submission
All proposals must be sent to [email protected] no later than July 3, 2024 [11:59 PM EST for electronic submission]. The solicitation name “US8488.06.2024: Food Security Desk Review and Evidence Gap Mapping” must be included in the Email Subject Line.
Please note that all prospective bidders will receive a notification regarding the outcome of the Request for Proposal (RFP) promptly following the decision-making process.