Objective of the assignment
The selected Research Firm is required to provide gender balanced and linguistically capable (proficient in Sinhala and Tamil, as well as English) enumerators for field data collection.
The enumeration team is required to collect quantitative and qualitative information related to MDF monitoring assessment objectives as per the MDF designed questionnaire, in an efficient and professional manner as guided by MDF.
The MDF-designed questionnaire will be developed in English language and translated to local language (Sinhala and/or Tamil) by Research Firm.
Expected Outputs and Deliverables
The scope of services and key deliverables, including the key roles and responsibilities are presented in the Terms of Reference attached in the “Apply” link.
Specific tasks and details will be specified for each monitoring assessment in a work order/tasking note.
The selected Research Firm and its researchers are required to work closely with the MDF Sri Lanka team throughout the planning and executing of the monitoring activity.
Requirements
The Research Firm is expected to ensure that the enumerators provided for field data collection are gender balanced and linguistically proficient. This proficiency should encompass local languages (Sinhala and/or Tamil) relevant to the assignment’s area and English. The survey teams are expected to be based in Sri Lanka, with following qualifications:
Experience in working with international donor-funded projects and/or international non-governmental
organizations on relevant programs in increasing economic growth, employment, and income.
Extensive experience in qualitative and quantitative research and data entry methods – especially those related to Agriculture.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills and fluency in English, Sinhala and Tamil is essential.
Prior experience in community work and conducting interviews with community members is highly
desirable, particularly within Sri Lanka’s farming and agriculture sector.
Ability to record in detail the answers of the interviewees, without any prejudice, and keep the information
confidential, i.e. not to share it with any third party without MDF’s prior approval.
Demonstrate the ability to utilize technologically driven solutions for data collection, refinement, and
analysis.
How to Apply
Register your interest to submit an offer by sending your organization name, contact person and contact details to: vaishnavee.manogaran@thepalladiumgroup.com who is the Contact Person by email on or before Tuesday 29th April 2025, 5:00pm Sri Lanka Time
Last date for Queries
Send all queries to the vaishnavee.manogaran@thepalladiumgroup.com by email on or before Tuesday 29th April 2025, 5:00pm Sri Lanka Time. Please Indicate the RFQ Title in the subject line.
Thank you for your interest in the above procurement. As managing contractor for the Project, the Company invites you to submit a quote for the Goods or Services listed below. Your quote will be valid for the Validity Period. Please forward your quote in accordance with the Details for Submission above by the Closing Date and Time.
Closing Date and Time 16th May 2025 / 5:00PM Sri Lanka Time
Contact Person vaishnavee.manogaran@thepalladiumgroup.com
Details for Submission Submit completed Supplier Response Form Part A & Part B (either obtain it through link by clicking on “Apply” below or through contact person’s email address) by email to the contact person on or before the Closing Date and Time.