Oxfam Pilipinas partnered with four (4) local civil society organizations in the Philippines - the Center for Disaster Preparedness (CDP), People's Disaster Risk Reduction Network (PDRRN] Inc., Grameen Philippines, and Sentro sa Ikauunlad ng Katutubong Agham at Teknolohiya (SIKAT) - to implement the second phase of the Strengthening Harmonized Action for Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery (SHARPER) project. The project aims to ensure that local humanitarian actors operating within thirty-two (32) vulnerable communities have enhanced capacities for disaster preparedness, anticipatory action, and effective early warning systems to reduce disaster impacts, and that they are better equipped to lead response and recovery efforts in coordination with local authorities.
Following the baseline study conducted at the start of SHARPER 2, the midline study is proposed to assess progress made towards achieving the project's four (4) outcomes, MACP and country-specific indicators, and to provide updated insights that can guide the project's remaining implementation period.
The midline study will build on the systematic tracking of disaster preparedness and country specific indicators using the donor-defined rubrics a process initiated in SHARPER 1 and sustained in SHARPER 2. This continuity is vital for measuring progress toward building disaster-ready communities and for generating standardized, comparable data across implementation areas, in line with the MACP Disaster-Ready Communities framework. The use of these rubrics also supports the identification of emerging lessons, informs adaptive project management, and ensures coherence with the donor's accountability and learning expectations. It seeks to provide an updated understanding of:
- The capacities of local DRR and humanitarian actors, including women's leadership and participation.
- The functionality of DRR governing bodies and relevance of local DRRM plans in addressing the needs of vulnerable groups.
- The extent to which local DRR and anticipatory action systems are supported and enabled.
- The progress of communities in securing access to critical goods and supplies during emergencies, and in establishing resilient and nature-based livelihood strategies.
- The systematization, sharing, and uptake of DRR and anticipatory action knowledge.
In addition to tracking progress, the midline study will contribute to SHARPER 2's broader learning agenda. It aims to examine how emerging practices and dynamics contribute to or hinder resilience at the community level. As such, the study will also respond to key learning questions grouped into thematic areas. These questions will guide the study design and tools and will be further refined as needed during the inception phase.
These learning questions will serve as an interim analytical framework to guide both the study design and the consultant's data analysis approach and may be further refined during the inception phase.
In view of this, Oxfam Pilipinas proposes to contract a consultant to further design and conduct the midline study. The present Terms of Reference (ToR) outline key parameters of the engagement.
Expected deliverables from the engagement will include the following:
- Inception-report. Not more than ten (10) pages. It should outline partners' and consultant's understanding of the midline study's rationale, objectives, methods, and other parameters. With draft data collection tools, initial results of document review, detailed work plan, and data protection and management plan. Initial draft of report for review by project partners and Oxfam Pilipinas, and to be revised accordingly towards preparation of the final draft.
- First draft of the midline report. The report should not exceed fifteen (15) pages, excluding annexes. To include an executive summary, brief background on the SHARPER 2 project, concise presentation of midline research methodology, and key midline findings, disaster preparedness & country-specific indicator ratings, analyses, and recommendations. Draft midline report should be submitted to the project partners and Oxfam Pilipinas for review and feedback, towards a final draft for submission to the ACT project management unit (PMU) and MEAL focal.
- Final draft of midline report and KPs. The final draft of the midline report should stem from feedback of project partners, the Oxfam Pilipinas program teams, and regional MEAL focals on the first draft of the report Report should not be more than fifteen (15) pages, excluding annexed materials. Apart from the final report, consultants shall produce knowledge products to help in facilitating dissemination and uptake of the midline findings among other actors. These will include: 11 A presentation deck; and 2) A midline study brief (should not be more than 4 pages).
- Ability to demonstrate collective leadership, program management, sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
- Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming and diversity for all aspects of development work.
- Commitment to Oxfam’s feminist principles and safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam and its partners are as safe as possible.
- Equality - We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly and to have the same rights and opportunities.
- Empowerment - We acknowledge and seek to expand people’s agency over their lives and the decisions that impact them.
- Solidarity - We join hands, support, and collaborate in working towards a just and sustainable world.
- Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.
- Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions
- Courage - We speak truth to power and act with conviction on the justice of our causes
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
