The Mongolian Red Cross Society (MRCS), in partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) under the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund (GDSSCF), is seeking a qualified consultant to design and implement a Baseline Survey on Climate Change Adaptation Knowledge among herder communities in Govi-Altai, Bayankhongor, Umnugovi, and Dundgovi provinces.
Objective
The Consultant Will Assess
- The knowledge and awareness of climate change and its impacts.
- Knowledge and awareness gaps and needs of climate change and its impacts.
- Knowledge of preparedness and capacity for early warning and disaster response.
- Community needs and priorities for climate change adaptation support.
Scope of Work
- Design and pilot culturally appropriate survey tools.
- Develop and deliver training for 80 Red Cross volunteers.
- Supervise field data collection across eight rural communities.
- Analyze data and produce a comprehensive report with actionable recommendations.
Expected Deliverables
- Inception report
- Finalized survey tools
- Volunteer training sessions
- Field data collected and analyzed
- Draft and final baseline survey report
- Presentation of findings
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in climate change, environmental science, social sciences, or related fields.
- Proven experience in community-based baseline surveys, preferably in climate change adaptation or disaster risk reduction.
- Experience working with rural and vulnerable populations, especially herders.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills.
- Excellent writing and communication abilities.
- Fluency in Mongolian; English is an advantage.
Duration and Location
- Duration: 11 weeks
- Location: Ulaanbaatar for planning and training; fieldwork in 2 soums from each Govi-Altai, Bayankhongor, Umnugovi, and Dundgovi province.
Application Process
Interested Candidates Are Invited To Submit
- A detailed CV
- A technical proposal outlining the methodology and approach
- A financial proposal (lump sum covering all costs)
Deadline for applications: 31 July 2025, 6:00PM local time
Send applications to: procurementdm@redcross.mn
For more details, please refer to Terms of Reference-Baseline Consultant.pdf
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