Plan International

Terms of Reference
Baseline Study for Child Centered Climate Change Adaptation

I.

Introduction

Plan International seeks to hire a qualified consultant team to conduct a Baseline study between
January and March 2016 for a three year Child Centered Climate Change Adaptation project. In
the Philippines the study will focus on following Eastern Visayas provinces, namely; Eastern
Samar, West Samar and Leyte

II.

Background

Children in Southeast Asia are particularly vulnerable to the climate change as they are severely
exposed to climate risks and have low adaptation capacities. Southeast Asia is one of the worlds
most vulnerable regions to climate change due to its long coastlines, high concentration of
population (about 130 person/km2, while the world population density is about 49 person/km2),
economic activities in coastal areas and intense use of the existing natural resources (agriculture,
fish-ery etc.). Global warming poses a significant risk to socio-economic development and the
environment in Southeast Asia through higher temperature, heavy rainfall, extreme weather
events, flooding and increase in sea levels with potential severe impacts on biodiversity,
agriculture, livelihoods, water resources, and health. The impacts of climate change are already
being felt by vulnerable communities across Southeast Asia now.
Children are the largest group of people affected by climate change and are more vulnerable than
adults to its harmful effects, with impacts ranging from malnutrition, higher mortality rates from
extreme weather events and disasters, susceptibility to climate induced diseases and the
disruption of their education. Incomplete and poor education leads to further vulnerabilities
(illiteracy, unemployment etc.). However, children have great potential to be agents of change.
Children are the generation that will be required to deal with the brunt of the impact of climate
change in the future without currently receiving the proper adaptive capacity building.
The level of awareness on climate change among the communities in Southeast Asia that are
most vulnerable to climate change is very low, and there is a lack of understanding of locally
appropriate adaptation options and access to technical support available. Pilot activities on child
centered climate change adaptation have shown that engaging children and youth in interactive
climate change education that allows them to explore the local impacts of climate change and
work with their communities to find local appropriate solutions can provide the necessary
motivation and innovation for communities to address climate change issues and reduce risk at
the local level.

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With funding support from the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Federal
Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) , Plan
International is implementing a three year project (Oct 2015- Sept 2016) on Child Centered
Climate Change Adaptation in three countries (Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand) in
Southeast Asia. The project seeks to reach over 40,882 people including 18,778 young people
aged 11-24 years from 71 schools and 91 villages in Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand to
increase their knowledge of climate change impacts and adaptation options through formal and
non-formal education.
The goal of the project is that children and youth in target countries in Southeast Asia have
increased adaptive capacity to address the negative impacts of climate change. The aim is to
enhance understanding of the causes, impacts and climate change adaptation opportunities and to
increase resilience. This will be done by integrating these topics in the educational systems, in
local development planning processes and in national and sub-national adaptation strategies.
The project builds on previous phases of child centered climate change adaptation projects
(2011-2015) and seeks to upscale effective strategies and solutions for child-centered climate
change adaptation across local, sub-national and national level. The project has the following
objectives:
1. Education: Children and youth have increased knowledge of climate change science,
impacts and adaptation measures through formal and non-formal education
2. Action: Local governments and communities develop and implement contextualized
models for climate change adaptation through the engagement of children and youth
3. Advocacy and policy advice: National and sub-national governments acknowledge and
incorporate good practices in climate change adaptation within their planning processes
In the Philippines the project will be implemented in the following Eastern Visayas provinces,
namely; Eastern Samar, West Samar and Leyte aiming to reach 14,400 people in 24 villages and
30 schools in collaboration with local NGOs and government stakeholders.
Direct Beneficiaries

Philippines

Target Areas

# Schools
# Villages
# Children/ youth
# Adults
# Teachers
# government officials

Eastern Samar, West Samar and Northern Leyte provinces

Total

30
24
5,635
8,453
120
192
14,400

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Project Areas
Hernani, East Samar

Batang, San Isidro, Canselides, Cacatmonan

Salcedo, East Samar

Asgad, Jagnaya, Butig, Abijao

Marabut,
Samar

Osmena, Binukyahan, Legazpi, Amantillo

West

Basey, West Samar

Salvacion, Sugpunon, Palaypay, Balud

Tolosa, Leyte

Tanghas, San Roque, Telegrafo, San Vicente

Dulag, Leyte

San Rafael, Rizal, Barbo, Alegre

The monitoring and reporting system of the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German
Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety
(BMUB) aims to support effectiveness and learning of IKI projects. The prerequisite for the
success of any project is the orientation towards verifiable goals and regular reviewing of project
progress and the achievement of objectives. Results-based monitoring lays the foundation for
project evaluation and for accountability vis--vis contractors and project partners. Furthermore,
it is the only way that strategies for climate change adaptation can be improved. In order to
evaluate the projects success, a baseline needs to be established for all of the outcome and
output indicators.

III.

Objective of the Baseline study

The Baseline study aims to:

Establish baseline data for the project indicators related to the adaptive capacity of the
target population, specifically:
o Conduct knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) survey on climate change
adaptation with children, teachers, and community members in the target areas in
terms of their ability to describe predicted adverse impacts of climate change and
identify appropriate adaptation measures.
o Collect secondary and primary data to map out current policy frameworks and
government plans, as well methodological tools to address climate change at subnational and district level. Specifically the baseline study should take stock of the
current status and gaps of integrating climate change education into their formal
and/or informal education plan in the target areas.
Establish a system for monitoring progress against the project outcome and outputs
Provide recommendations for the approach, methodology and priority actions for project
implementation based on the baseline findings

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IV.

Specific study objectives

The specific objectives of the study are to assess the current situation of project major indicators
below:
Project specific Outcome Indicator:

10 regional, division, and district offices of the Department of Education have

integrated climate change education into their formal and/or informal education plan

Percentage of target population that demonstrates increased adaptive capacity by

being able to describe predicted adverse impacts of climate change and identify
appropriate adaptation measures
a. Children and youth have increased knowledge of climate change science, impacts
and adaptation measures through formal and non-formal education
b. 10 local governments and communities develop and implement contextualized
models for climate change adaptation through the engagement of children and
youth.
c. National and sub-national governments acknowledge and incorporate good
practices in climate change adaptation within their planning processes
Standard Action Indicator:

No. of people directly supported by the project to adapt to climate change

Standard Capacity Indicator:

No. of new or improved methodological tools1 developed to address climate change

No. of new or improved policy frameworks2 developed to address climate change

Output Indicators

120 teachers and facilitators trained in climate change education by Sept 2017

30 schools have adopted and utilized education material on climate change in their
formal and/or extra-curricular education by Sept 2017

24 participatory child centered climate and vulnerability assessments at local level

24 climate smart risk reduction initiatives approved by local steering committees have
been implemented jointly

200 children and youth leading and participating in CCA advocacy and policy
meetings and events

38 local government and community plans and strategies incorporate the rights and
needs of children and communities related to climate change
1

Methodological tool is defined as (technical) instrument which is used to generate and improve knowledge about climate
adaptation or biodiversity, by making relevant information accessible. In that sense the definition of a tool would include:
Regular reports, methods and computer based applications, databases on climate impact or adaptation measures accessible to
public, etc. In context of the project, this could be teaching tools such as games, curriculum, or child friendly IT based
monitoring tools, etc.
2

Policy frameworks are defined as a set of goals or objectives explicitly articulated in Specific policy statements, strategy
documents, development plans, action plans, laws, acts and decrees by national, subnational or local governance structures. In
context of the project, this could be education plans that incorporate CCA education, local government plans or strategies that
incorporate child centered climate change approaches etc.

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V.

Methodology

The survey will apply combined qualitative and quantitative approach through secondary and
primary data collection. Child friendly and gender-sensitive methods need to be applied in the
Focus Group Discussions (FDGs) and surveys.
Secondary data and previous studies (including baseline and endline surveys of previous
projects) are to be used as much as possible, and primary data is only collected where absolutely
necessary on a representative basis.
Desk review of secondary data on relevant literature, training materials and module,
governments policy, program and services at national and local levels and NGOs initiatives on
climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction.
Primary data collection aims to gather information on knowledge, attitude and practice on
climate change adaptation and to answer other key questions related to vulnerability and adaptive
capacity of the target population. Data will be collected by desk study and key informant
interview, closed questionnaire, and FGDs.

Ethics and Child Protection

Plan Internationals Child Protection policy and standards must be complied with at all times.
Consultants will be required to sign Plan Internationals Child Protection policy. Training on this
will be part of the training provided for the survey team.

VI.

Survey team

The consultant is expected to form a qualified survey/study team and manage coordination and
communication with Plan International and partners. The consultant has to follow Plan
Internationals survey standard and Child Protection Policy

VII.

Deliverables/output
Draft Inception Report comprising of methodology, sampling, study tools by target
group, field work schedule, etc. (two weeks after signing of contract)
Final Inception Report (three weeks after signing contract)
Draft baseline report and outcome monitoring system design (9 weeks after signing of
contract)
Consultation workshop to present and review the key findings and recommendations
involving internal and external key stakeholders including those directly involved in the
survey (10 weeks after signing contract)
Final baseline report and outcome monitoring system of no more than 50 pages
excluding annexes (12 weeks after signing contract), covering the following parts
i. Standard cover sheet and executive summary

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I.

ii. Background and description of objectives, survey methodology, limitations of the

study, description of survey, and program description where available
iii. Qualitative and quantitative data analysis and findings
iv. Conclusions
v. Programmatic recommendations
vi. Annexes: TOR, Survey tools, data files, list of people met, list of documents
reviewed, etc.
Final English summary of baseline report by 25 March 2016
A dissemination workshop involving the stakeholder as resource person.

Schedule

The assignment will be for three (3) months from January March 2016. The survey will need to
be carried out in February 2016. Final summary report in English has to be delivered to the
regional office by 30 March 2016 to be submitted to the donor in April 2016. Dissemination
workshop will take place within April 2016.
Activities
Consultant selection

Timeframe
2nd week January 2016

Preparation and start-up

Inception meeting with Plan and partners (agree on workplan and
sampling and survey locations)
Review of project documents, literature, previous studies and
existing KAP tools on CCA by Plan International and relevant
organizations
Develop and pre-test the tools
Final Inception report
Train the survey team
Data collection & analysis
Draft report submitted
Consultation workshop to review preliminary findings
Final report submitted
Dissemination workshop at local level

4th week of January 2016

II.

1-2 February 2016

February 2016
10 March 2016
14 March 2016
25 March 2016
April 2016

Qualifications

The survey has to be led by an expert consultant with qualified data collectors. A panel will
review the application on the basis of compliance with the requirements listed below and on
quality of the proposal and will organize interviews with short listed candidates.
Collectively, the team is expected to demonstrate:
Demonstrated experience in the design of monitoring methodology, tools and
questionnaires related to climate change adaptation.

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 Has strong background on climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, agriculture,
community development, child rights and gender issues.
Good knowledge of the areas targeted by the survey
Experience training data collectors
Experience in storing and analysing large and diverse data sets
Good interview and facilitation skills
Excellent analytical skills and report writing
English language fluency would be an advantage, alternatively the consultant will be
responsible for providing high quality translation of the final report in English.

III.

Budget

Applicant to propose the budget for research implementation including professional fee for the
consultant team and enumerators, travel cost, and translation and dissemination cost.

IV.

How to apply?

Develop research proposal including proposed methodologies, timeframe and budget

including breakdown of daily rate and # of expected days input for each team member
Submit Curriculum Vitae of Lead Consultant and each consultant team member with contact
details and three referees
Submit one sample of previous report relevant to the applied consultancy job
Submit all documents by email to: Cecile.Cornejo@plan-international.org
Final date for submission of proposals: 8th January 2016

Contact Persons:
1. Rachelle Nuestro (Rachelle.Nuestro@plan-international.org)
2. Cecile Cornejo (Cecile.Cornejo@plan-international.org)

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