International Research and Exchanges Board
CSM-STAND is seeking a qualified organization to moderate and author Vibrant Information Barometer Panel(s) for its Nepal study/ies.
Purpose
- Training in VIBE methodology and processes;
- Selecting 12 to 15 panelists from the media and civil society sector including but not limited to: editors, journalists, media managers or owners, bloggers, advertising and marketing specialists, pollsters, lawyers, professors or teachers, or human rights observers;
- Coordinating and conducting a panel discussion or interviews with all panelists, and providing them with IREX materials for scoring and narrative inputs;
- Collecting and compiling panelists’ scores;
- Preparing a 10 to 20-page written report of the panel discussion and questionnaire responses. Consultant will be required to answer multiple rounds of questions from editors;
- Providing other information for the study including relevant photos and data and providing overall recommendations for improving the country’s media sector and/or engagement within the information sphere; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Proposals must be accompanied by a budget in sufficient detail to determine the price elements, resumes of key staff that will be assigned the project, a detailed description of the method used to perform the tasks outlined, and a list of five similar projects, with contact information for the clients.
Eligibility requirements
- Understanding and knowledge of Nepal operating environment and context
- Extensive in-country contacts with all levels of media, information, and civil society professionals
- Professional level fluency in written and spoken Nepali and English, required
- Previous experience conducting analyses and studies of the media or civil society sectors
- Ability to convene participants and hold interviews virtually
- Familiarity with use of secure communications protocols
- Professional level familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Skills and techniques to conduct relevant desk research
Deadline: March 31, 2023
How to submit a concept note
- Download the Request for Concept Notes.
- Submit proposals to [email protected] with the subject line “Proposal VIBE Study Nepal”
Questions?
Contact Michelle Adames-Sucameli at [email protected].
How to apply
How to submit a concept note
- Download the Request for Concept Notes.
- Submit proposals to [email protected] with the subject line “Proposal VIBE Study Nepal”