The Mongolian Red Cross Society (MRCS), in partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) under the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund (GDSSCF), is seeking a qualified consultant to design and implement a Baseline Survey on Climate Change Adaptation Knowledge among herder communities in Govi-Altai, Bayankhongor, Umnugovi, and Dundgovi provinces.

Objective

The consultant will assess:

• The knowledge and awareness of climate change and its impacts.

• Knowledge and awareness gaps and needs of climate change and its impacts.

• Knowledge of preparedness and capacity for early warning and disaster response.

• Community needs and priorities for climate change adaptation support.

 Scope of Work

• Design and pilot culturally appropriate survey tools.

• Develop and deliver training for 80 Red Cross volunteers.

• Supervise field data collection across eight rural communities.

• Analyze data and produce a comprehensive report with actionable recommendations.

Expected Deliverables

• Inception report

• Finalized survey tools

• Volunteer training sessions

• Field data collected and analyzed

• Draft and final baseline survey report

• Presentation of findings

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in climate change, environmental science, social sciences, or related fields.

• Proven experience in community-based baseline surveys, preferably in climate change adaptation or disaster risk reduction.

• Experience working with rural and vulnerable populations, especially herders.

• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills.

• Excellent writing and communication abilities.

• Fluency in Mongolian; English is an advantage.

Duration and Location

• Duration: 11 weeks

• Location: Ulaanbaatar for planning and training; fieldwork in 2 soums from each Govi-Altai, Bayankhongor, Umnugovi, and Dundgovi province.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit:

• A detailed CV

• A technical proposal outlining the methodology and approach

• A financial proposal (lump sum covering all costs)

Deadline for applications: 31 July 2025, 6:00PM local time

Send applications to: procurementdm@redcross.mn

For more details, please refer to Terms of Reference-Baseline Consultant.pdf

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