Terms of Reference
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Information in brief
Title of the study
Child-centred study on inclusive sport and education
Handicap
Bangladesh
International Programme
Objective of the mission The consultant should plan the study, including developing a study protocol,
training teams and developing tools; implement the study, including data
collection, processing and analysis; and draw conclusions on the results of the
study in the form of a report.
Length of the mission
Maximum 5 weeks
Location of the mission
Home-based and Bangladesh
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Presentation of Handicap International in Bangladesh
Handicap International is an international organisation specialized in the field of disability. Non-governmental,
non-religious, non-political and non-profit making, it works alongside people with disabilities, whatever the
context, offering them assistance and supporting them in their efforts to become self-reliant. Since its
creation, the organisation has set up programmes in approximately 60 countries and intervened in many
emergency situations. HI launched its programme in Bangladesh in 1997 to advance the long-term rights and
inclusion of people with disabilities. HI Bangladesh works on the following domains:
Improving access to quality rehabilitation services: qualitative and quantitative improvement of
rehabilitation services and technology.
Rights of people with disabilities: improving organizational capacities of DPOs in the country and reinforcing
their institutional roles, to improve their independence and capacity to influence social policy reforms.
Inclusion of people with disabilities in development and society: HI Bangladesh actively works on including
people with disabilities in economic opportunities, in education, sports, culture, and leisure activities.
Inclusive Disaster Risk Management and Emergency Response: making the link between inclusive
development and inclusive emergency action through inclusive DRM. HI also works on chronic emergencies
improving the living conditions of Rohingya refugees living inside and outside camps in Southern Bangladesh.
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Presentation of the Sports/Education project
Handicap International is implementing a project in the sector of sport and education from March 2013 to
February 2016, whereby 600 children and youths with disabilities will benefit from access to sports and
education, funded by Comic Relief. The project is implemented in partnership with 2 local DPOs and 1 local
NGO in the districts of Tangail, Manikganj and Mymensingh. This current project phase builds on a previous
phase implemented from 2006-10 on Inclusive Sports and Leisure Activities in the same project areas, where
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sports and leisure were used as means of social inclusion. The evaluation of the previous project phase
reinforced the need for the development of a more comprehensive and holistic approach with a link between
sport and inclusive education. This is operationalised in the current phase of the project, the objectives and
expected results of which are presented below:
Objective: To contribute to the empowerment of children and youth within an inclusive environment; by
supporting communities and local institutions in the inclusion of children and youth with disabilities, through
linking sport and leisure activities with education.
Result 1: Children and youths with disabilities are empowered, and have increased self-confidence and ability,
to participate as active members of their households and communities through inclusion in sport and leisure
activities
Result 2: Children and youths with disabilities access education services to empower them to grow up to
become active and economically independent adult members of society
Result 3: Stigma and discrimination against children and youth with disabilities are reduced resulting in
increased understanding of their potential, and their inclusion into family and community life
A key focus of the project is on building the self-esteem / self-confidence of children through sport as a
strategy to benefit their educational prospects. Specific indicators of the project focus on these factors:
- At individual level 60% of children and youth with disabilities have self-identified as having an increased level
of self-esteem
- 60% of children and youth with disabilities who participate in inclusive activities demonstrate increased selfconfidence, including: improved school performance; increased participation in family discussions and chores;
and regular participation in community level events.
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Presentation of the study
4-1- Purpose of the study
The planned study is an integral part of the ongoing project, built into the design of the project to measure
the effect of inclusive sport on the self-confidence and self-esteem of children with disabilities and
understanding through this the impact of sport on education. In addition, the study is planned to support the
integration of a child-centred approach in the project, a gap identified during project implementation – where
access to children is essentially indirect, as information is gathered from parents or care-givers, while children
have the clearest understanding of the reality of the sports/education linkage. This is a type of methodology
which has thus far not been widely used within HI and the study will be instrumental on developing this.
The results of the study will be used to orientate ongoing activities and refine the project methodology. The
methodology will be integrated into the M&E mechanisms of the project in order to enhance quality of
learning and documentation systems. The results will equally be used to provide strategic orientation for
future programming in the inclusive education/ sports sector.
4-2- General objective of the study:
Explain how inclusive sport affects educational access, engagement and performance of children with
disabilities between 8 and 18 years in schools in Manikganj and Tangail districts, Bangladesh.
4-3- Specific objectives of the study
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1- Analyse how the interaction between inclusive sport and education affects the self-confidence and selfesteem of children with disabilities
2- Understand how the quality of education in schools affects educational access, engagement and
performance for children with disabilities
4-4-Location of the study
Catchment areas of 2 sports grounds within 2 sub-districts in Bangladesh (approximately 50-60 children per
sports ground). Manikganj Sadar Sub-district under Manikganj District and Tangail Sadar Sub-district under
Tangail District.
4-5- Target population of the study
The main target population are children (girls and boys) with disabilities of any kind aged between 8 and 18
years in the catchment area of 2 sports grounds. Other stakeholders, including care-givers and teachers, will
also be consulted as part of the study.
4-6- Expected Methodology
A child-centred methodology will be used which ensures full participation of children in the data collection
process. The method of sampling and data collection will be determined in discussions with the expert: a
qualitative method of data collection is preferred, with a focus on depth of analysis over breadth. The data
collection team used will be HI project and partner staff, as part of a participative capacity building process.
4-7- Ethical principles
The study protocol must respect and guarantee the application of ethical principles. In addition Handicap
International’s Child protection Policy and Policy against Sexual Abuse and Exploitation must be respected.
4-8- Time-line
Time-frame
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Activity
Action
1. Preparation
Literature review and briefing on project
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2. Protocol
development
Identify the population and sample size
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Define the protocol
X
Develop the research tools / guides
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3. Tool development
Pre-test questionnaires / interviews
Training package preparation
4. Implementation
5. Data analysis
6. Reporting
Train staff
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Data collection
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Data entry
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Data analysis
Develop and present report
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4.9 Budget
The estimated available budget is 15,000 Euros.
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Required consultancy mission
5-1- General objective of the expert
The consultant should plan the study, including developing a study protocol, training teams and developing
tools; implement the study, including data collection, processing and analysis; and draw conclusions on the
results of the study in the form of a report.
5-2- Expected results of the mission
(1) A finalised study protocol is defined
(2) The effect of the interaction between inclusive sport and education on the self-confidence and selfesteem of children with disabilities is analysed
(3) The effect of the quality of education in schools on educational access, engagement and performance for
children with disabilities is understood
(4) Improvements to project Monitoring and Evaluation systems are proposed
(5) A project-level Child-centred approach is proposed
(6) Project teams, including HI and partner staff, are trained on the study methodology
5-3- Deliverables
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Deliverables
Time-frame for delivery
Finalised study protocol
Finalised tools for data collection and analysis
Methodological guide
Filled data base
Final report
Start of mission
Mid-term of mission
During mission
End of mission
End of mission
Required profile
6-1- Required profile
1 individual consultant is required; the study team will be made up of HI and partner staff.
6-2- Expertise required
Obligatory :
- Degree in Social Sciences/ Education or equivalent
- Previous experience in conducting studies/research and data collection, compilation and analysis
processes, particularly using qualitative methods.
- Proven expertise and knowledge of child-centred approaches to data collection.
- Capacity to train and coordinate teams on data collection and analysis
- High capacity of analysis, synthesis and writing
- Availability to travel to implementation areas.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: ability to establish and maintain effective
partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and
respect
Fluency in English (written and oral)
Desirable:
- Knowledge and experience of the needs of people with disabilities.
- Knowledge of sport and education, particularly inclusive sport and education
- Experience working on development interventions in the context of Bangladesh
- Experience in conducting interviews with people with disabilities (tool adaptation, means of
communication).
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Submission of applications
Candidates should provide the following documentation:
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Information on consultant :
□ Curriculum Vitae
□ Letter of Motivation
□ References and/or samples of most recent work
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Technical proposal :
Methodological proposal for the study including : Introduction with context of the study, latest
developments in the thematic area of the study, justification of the interest of the study;
Presentation of the general and specific objectives of the study, including the target population and
location; presentation of the methodological framework : design of the study, sampling method, data
collection methods and tools, data compilation and analysis methods; responsibilities of the expert;
ethical considerations.
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Calendar, clearly detailing steps linked to preparation, implementation, follow-up, conclusions of the
study.
Financial proposal detailing the daily rate for the consultancy and the operational costs (travel,
accommodation, other material).
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These documents should be sent before 16th November to the following address: jobs@handicapinternationalbgd.org
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