Consultancy: Data Collection Firm for SQ-LNS Baseline Assessment– Nothern Nigeria (Bauchi & Plateau) Consultancy NEW

Evidence Action is a global non-profit organization dedicated to scaling evidence-based and cost-effective programs to reduce the burden of poverty. In Nigeria, Evidence Action supports health and nutrition interventions, including the rollout of Small-Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements (SQ-LNS) for children aged 6–18 months.

To support evidence-based implementation of the SQ-LNS program, Evidence Action plans to conduct a baseline assessment in selected states in Northern Nigeria prior to program rollout.

Purpose of the Consultancy
Evidence Action invites qualified and experienced research and data collection firms to serve as the data collection partner for a baseline assessment of the SQ-LNS program in Northern Nigeria. The consultancy is limited to the baseline assessment only.

The selected firm will be responsible for high-quality field implementation of Evidence Action’s pre-approved research design, sampling framework, and survey instruments.

Scope of Work
The consultancy firm will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Recruitment, training, and deployment of qualified enumerators and field supervisors
• Management of field logistics and coordination across selected locations
• Household and health facility data collection in selected wards across Bauchi and Plateau States
• Collection of high-quality anthropometric measurements for children aged 6–18 months, in line with WHO and UNICEF standards
• Use of electronic data collection tools (SurveyCTO)
• Implementation of robust data quality assurance and supervision mechanisms
• Daily data monitoring, validation, and timely submission to Evidence Action’s server
• Preparation and submission of periodic field progress reports

Evidence Action will retain ownership of the study design, analytical framework, and final reporting.

Duration and Location

• Duration: Short-term consultancy (baseline phase only)
• Location: Northern Nigeria (Bauchi and Plateau States)

Required Qualifications and Experience
Interested firms must demonstrate:

• Proven experience conducting large-scale household and facility surveys in Nigeria
• Strong technical expertise in anthropometric measurements for children under two years
• Experience working in Northern Nigeria and similar contexts
• Capacity to manage field logistics, data quality, and supervision at scale
• Familiarity with electronic data collection platforms such as SurveyCTO
• Strong ethical standards, including informed consent and data protection practices

The full Request for Proposal (RFP), including detailed scope of work and submission requirements, can be accessed via the link below.

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