TOR: Survey firm/Academic institution/Consultant to develop Two Learning Papers under USAID Thailand CTIP Activity

Position: Consultant for Developing Learning Papers Location: Remote Deadline: May 10, 2024 Overview: Thailand faces multiple manifestations of trafficking in persons (TIP). TIP in Thailand is fueled by demand for low-skilled labor in sectors such as agriculture and fishing, domestic work, and construction, and is enabled by deep-rooted social discrimination, as well as a lack of regulation or enforcement. Winrock International invites qualified survey firms/academic institutions/individual consultants to lead the development of two learning papers for the activity. ObjectivesUSAID Thailand CTIP activity developed seven learning papers in Phase 1 (September 2017- September 2022) and used this learning to adapt and design activities in the extension phase. The series of learning papers proposed in the extension phase is to synthesize and document lessons learned in both the Private Sector and Social and Behavior Change Communication activities and inform future activity design and actions. The USAID Thailand CTIP activity seeks to award a contract to an experienced survey firms, academic institutions, or consultants to develop two learning papers under the USAID Thailand CTIP Activity. The papers will synthesize lessons learned from private sector engagement and social behavior change communication activities. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, familiarity with USAID-funded projects preferred. The details of the TOR are in PDF format here: Full details of terms of reference Responsibilities include conducting desk research and interviews, developing draft and final learning papers, facilitate a learning workshop and ensuring ethical standards in data collection. To Apply Interested survey firms/individual consultants/academic institutions should submit an electronic technical and cost proposal in separate files. A technical proposal should include an organization profile to reflect their capacity to undertake the development of learning papers, CVs of researchers specifically highlighting similar work experience, research methodology, samples of relevant past work, contact information for references, and a work plan. Submission Deadlines Proposals must be received no later than 5:00 PM ICT on Wednesday, May 10, 2024. Late submissions will not be accepted. All proposals are to be submitted following the guidelines mentioned above. Telephone requests will not be honored. The receipt time for electronic submissions is when the proposals are received by Winrock’s Internet Server. Winrock International may request additional documentation after the abovementioned deadline. Submission Delivery Address The delivery address to be used for all submissions is below. Please do not send files in ZIP format and the email subject must state: “Development of Two Learning Papers under USAID TCTIP activity”.Email: tctip.recruitment@winrock.org Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits, employs, trains, promotes and compensates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law. At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity and transformation. Winrock knows that its success comes from the hard work and steadfast dedication of its diverse workforce. Winrock remains committed to maintaining diversity, inclusion and equity across the entire organization