To help in developing data collection tools, as well as collect and manage data from member organizations for a research study aimed at demonstrating the impact of NGO activities on improving the living conditions of Haitians

Specific objectives of the study, which will be accomplished one at a time, include demonstrating that CCO members have helped to:

1. Effectively reduce the number of cholera cases by:
o Treating hundreds of cholera patients in the capital, as well as in remote areas without adequate services
o Building infrastructures to reduce the propagation of the disease (latrines, drains)
o Building the capacity of Haitians to be able to identify and care for cholera patients
o Building and/or improving medical facilities to treat cholera patients
o Donating materials and equipment to be used
o Supporting Government of Haiti’s strategy against cholera.
o Educating the population at large regarding:
 How to identify if someone has cholera
 What to do if someone show the signs and symptoms of cholera
 How to prevent themselves from getting cholera

D. Objectives of the Consultancy

Specific objectives of this consultancy include accomplishing the following for 1 (one) of the objectives listed above:
• Develop appropriate research tools
• Meet with study participants if necessary to provide additional information/instructions
• Analyze data to develop compelling study report, as well as key messages

E. Expected Outputs

In alignment with the overall specific objectives of the consultancy, the consultant will be expected to deliver on the following outputs, all being the sole property of the CCO:

• Development of research tools that will enable to collection of necessary data that addresses and reflects the study objectives previously outlined
• Collection of data that will be analyzed by a Senior Research Consultant

F. Research Methodology

With direction from the Communications & Advocacy Officer, the Junior Research Consultant will work help to develop the research tools needed and meet with members of the Steering Committee and Plenary Assembly to obtain the data desired using the research tools developed. S/he will also support the Senior Research Consultant in analyzing the data in order to develop the final research report.

Successful consultants will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
• A minimum of 2 years experience in conducting research and gathering data
• Experience with cholera
• Proven knowledge of research and reporting methodologies essential
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and to meet deadlines
• Written and spoken fluency in French (required); knowledge of Creole (strongly desired)

Successful consultants will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
• A minimum of 2 years experience in conducting research and gathering data
• Experience with cholera
• Proven knowledge of research and reporting methodologies essential
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and to meet deadlines
• Written and spoken fluency in French (required); knowledge of Creole (strongly desired)

Applications should be addressed to CCO Representative, and sent to:
CARE OFFICE
92 rue Grégoire, Petionville, Haiti and/or
ccohaitiassistant1@gmail.com

The Comite de Coordination des ONGs in Haiti (CCO) is a platform created in February 2010 to support the coordination of International non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in emergency and development activities in Haiti. This consortium is formed of 45 registered or soon to be registered International NGOs, operating in Haiti in the sectors of humanitarian cooperation and development. Created after the earthquake, it aims to defend the application of humanitarian principles at any time, facilitate the development of strategies and methodologies in order to take into account the humanitarian and development needs and increase the resilience capacity of the most vulnerable populations of Haiti.

The following objectives have been defined by the CCO membership:

1. Networking and outreach with stakeholders, especially with the Government of Haiti, related to the following needs:
2. Common positioning and advocacy
3. Representation, access and lobbying on common INGO interests
4. Information-sharing: Need for a forum to provide continuity for new INGOs country directors coming in the country

The 12 NGOs composing the CCO Haiti Steering Committee include Action Contre La Faim, ACTED, Agro Action Allemande, CARE, Concern Worldwide, Goal Haiti, Mercy Corps, Oxfam International, Plan International, Save The Children, Solidarités International and World Vision International