Oxfam Novib Physical Verification and Capacity Audit of Village Savings & Loans Associations (VSLAs)andVillage Savings & Loans Federations (VSLFs) in Adamawa Jobs in Nigeria
Oxfam Novib Physical Verification and Capacity Audit of Village Savings & Loans Associations (VSLAs)andVillage Savings & Loans Federations (VSLFs) in Adamawa Jobs in Nigeria
Scope and Objectives of ConsultancyThe implementing partners of the PROACT project, Development Exchange Center (DEC) and Christian Rural and Urban Development Association of Nigeria (CRUDAN), have created a total of 69 VSLFs and 2288 VSLAs under the VSL Methodology.
The breakdown consists of 33 VSLFs and 966 VSLAs (23,509 members) in Kebbi State, and 36 VSLFs and 1322 VSLAs (31,682 members) in Adamawa State.
PROACT is being implemented in 3 LGAs in Kebbi State and 4 LGAs in Adamawa State. Each PROACT LGA has 10 communities in which PROACT VSLAs are existing and operational.
Additionally, there are presently over 150 VSLAs in other LGAs where government is replicating the VSL model.
Objectives of this consultancy are
To conduct a physical verification of the VSLAs and VSLFs both under the PROACT project and Government Replication Action for the communities and LGAs of operation in Kebbi and Adamawa states.
To audit the capacity and performance of the VSLAs and VSLFs both under the PROACT project and Government Replication Action for the communities and LGAs of operation using VSL Methodology Standards in Kebbi and Adamawa states.
To assess the sustainability perception of the PROACT VSL actions- the VSLAs and VSLFs in Kebbi and Adamawa states.
To facilitate the process of updating the MIS with correct data so that reported data on the MIS reflects the exact status of what is happening on the ground.
To identify capacity gaps of the VSLAs/VSLFs that will help in developing re-training modules for Village Agents, Field Officers, and other relevant stakeholders.
To assess potential opportunities to be explored in order to facilitate the linkage of the VSLAs/VSLFs to market opportunities and mainstream organizations and systems.
To assess gender differentiated relevance of the VSL scheme using perception indices.
Findings from this exercise will help in correcting errors of data entry regularly noticed on the VSL Savix MIS platform, closing capacity gaps of the associations and reinforce the knowledge of Village Agents and Field Officers for continuity as the project prepares to close.
The exercise will also deepen the confidence of the project team about VSL reports.
Research Methodology
The Consultant will
Conduct a census: Independent physical verification exercise to confirm the total number of VSLAs and VSLFs in operation in the two (2) States across the LGAs and Communities (in operation means that the regular meetings are up-to-date). Specifically, the Consultant will ascertain;
The names of the VSLAs/VSLFs
Names and phone contacts of Chairpersons and Record Keepers;
Name of Supervising Field Officer;
Location/meeting venue of the VSLAs/VSLFs;
Date of creation;
Cycle of Operation
Conduct Group Observations and Participants Interview as a way of assessing their capacities and understanding of the methodology:
Here, the consultant will elicit information that will aid the auditing of the quality and performance of the VSLAs/ VSLFs.
To do this, the Consultant will review the VSL Methodology Standards and deploy structured questionnaires to capture the indicators of quality and efficiency such as:
Savings level;
Quality of record keeping;
Leadership quality and their effectiveness including gender differentiation;
Quality of loans management;
Social Fund management;
Conduct at meetings, disciplines and adherence to constitutional provisions;
Field Officers’ commitment to the VSLAs/ VSLFs;
Quality of Village Agents from the groups;
Innovative practices by the VSLAs/VSLFs, etc.
Focus Group Discussion
To set up discussion around the sustainability of the VSLA project action and elicit the perception of the VSLA/VSLF stakeholders on the scale, replication and continuity of the Project VSLA.
The sampling of participants for the FDG will be purposive and the sampling frame will consist of VSLAs/VSLFs members, community leaders, Community based organizations, some critical Local Government Officials, etc.
Following Method II above, a Comparative analysis of the qualities and performance of VSLAs/VSLFs facilitated directly by PROACT Staff, on one hand, and those facilitated by government staff under the replication schemes, on the other hand, will be conducted
Group data and information update using relevant data collection tools designed for VSLAs and VSLFs. To do this, the Consultant will provide a comparable MIS to be contrasted with the information
already existing on the Project’s SAVIX MIS for the VSLAs/VSLFs with the findings from data collection.
Deliverables
Inception report
First draft report and Final Report detailing, at least, the cover page, table of contents, executive summary, introduction, scope, methodology, findings and recommendations, etc.
Summary Presentation Slides.
Data collected (raw and clean).
The Data Collection Tools.
Submission of hard and electronic copies (in accessible format) of materials, data collected / analyzed and other documents.
Profile of the Consultant
The Physical Verification and Capacity Audit of Village Savings & Loans Associations (VSLAs) and Village Savings & Loans Federations (VSLFs) in Adamawa and Kebbi States will be conducted by an independent consultant who will work in close collaboration with the PROACT Project Management Team and partner organizations.
The Consultant must have multi-disciplinary expertise with hands-on experience in VSL Methodology and innovative rural financing.
Required Expertise
(Only Consultants resident in Nigeria should apply)
Degree in Social Science, Development Studies, Rural Sociology, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension , Gender Studies and other related fields.
Verifiable evidence of training on VSL Methodology.
Proven senior-level evaluation and survey experience (at least 5 years) including knowledge of evaluation and survey methodologies.
A demonstrated track record of carrying out similar type of assessments in remote communities and fragile areas.
Ability to provide strategic recommendations to key stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills and ability to clearly synthesize and present findings.
Ability to draw practical conclusions and to prepare well‐written reports in a timely manner.
Familiarity with Oxfam’s Village Saving and Loan Methodology and Standards as well as community development approaches.
Ability to interact with host government, partners and/or others as requested by Oxfam .
The PROACT team will
Monitor and assess the quality of the exercise;
Provide guidance and institutional support to the external consultant;
Facilitate the consultant’s access to key stakeholders and specific information or expertise needed to perform the assessment;
Ensure that all stakeholders are kept informed;
Review and approve inception report of field work;
Review and approve data collection tools before field work;
Approve the final report
All products related to this consultancy shall be submitted to PROACT Project Management Team at the end of the assignment and upon approval of the final report.
How to Apply
A cover letter introducing the consultant/firm and its team composition and specifying the role to be played by each team member.
A technical proposal of not more than 5 pages outlining how to execute the task with a clear framework, methodology and timelines. Proposed methodology should demonstrate clear understanding of the ToR (sampling framework, data collection strategy/method
CV(s) of consultant(s) who will undertake the study, including full name, physical addresses, telephone number(s);
References of two or three previous clients;
Evidence of previous similar assignments successfully undertaken;
Proposed budget indicating clearly consultant’s fees and all logistical costs in local currency (NGN). Please NOTE that all logistical needs for this assignment will be borne by the Consultant and should be included in the financial proposal.
Interested and qualified consultants who meet the qualification and experience outlined should download the RFQ package from OXFAM website: from https://nigeria.oxfam.org/get-involved-work-us/procurement-consultancy
Submission
Completed technical, financial proposal and Request for quotation form (RFQ) should be sent to nga.bid@oxfam.org on or before 13th August 2020, referencing REQ1779 ABV/001 and the title in the subject of the email.
Submission email: nga.bid@oxfam.org
Deadline of submission: 13th August 2020
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