The Project: COVID19 response in Telangana and Andhra PradeshAs the pandemic continues unabated, there is a need for Farmers and their families to follow COVID19 guidelines for both social interactions as well as for farm activities. Measures such as social distancing outside the house, wearing masks and maintaining hygiene, including frequent handwashing with soap, which are basic steps for prevention are often not done. This is primarily due to (a) lack of awareness among the HHs and (b) lack of PPE kits for usage. To respond to the emerging crisis, CARE India intends to carry out an intervention for Strengthening COVID19 prevention activities among HHs in 11 villages. These include 7 villages in Mulugu and Bhadadri-Kothagodem districts of Telangana and 4 villages in East Godavari and Krishna Districts of Andhra Pradesh. CARE India proposes a two-pronged approach; (a) Provision of PPE kits for HHs and their families and (b) Awareness creation on COVID19 prevention and Health, which will benefit 6713 HHs directly.The Project Coordinator will lead the project and be responsible for carrying out all project related activities with the required quality, through cost efficient methods and within the agreed project timelines. This consultancy is for a duration of 5 months.The Project Coordinator (PC) will report to The Regional Program Manager (RPM), CARE India.Objective of the Assignment:A. Creating awareness:Awareness will be created in consonance with the latest government guidelines and notifications among the farmers and their families.B. Provision of PPE kits to Farmers and their families:One kit will be provided to each of the 6713 HHs and will be based on the current requirement among the farmers.Key Deliverables and Modalities:Creating awareness:• The awareness program will be carried out mostly through group discussions in the locations.• Individual / HH discussions, they will be carried out, based on requirement.• IEC materials will be distributed to the beneficiaries/Farmers.• Will promote for no-harm principle, to either the beneficiaries (farmers and their families) or to the distribution team.Provision of PPE kits to HHs:• Each of the HHs will be provided with one kit each.The Project Coordinator will ensure the following Operational Plan:• The Project Coordinator will promote for no-harm principle, to either the beneficiaries (rural HHs and their families) or to the field workers and volunteers supporting this intervention.• The PC will ensure that CARE India vets all information materials prior to printing.• The PC will support in selection of field staff and volunteers to carry out the intervention.• CARE India will procure the items for each kit through a rigorous process of vendor selection and vetting of product quality.• The PC will manage all logistics during distribution of kits.• The PC will support in orientation of Field staff / volunteers on the listing and distribution process as well as share these formats for utilizing during the distribution.• The PC will ensure that the kits are safely transported to the villages and distribute the kits based on an agreed distribution list.• The PC will submit a final distribution list will be submitted, along with photographs.Expected outcomes:The intervention will lead to:• 6713 HHs use personal safety kits to protect themselves from the COVID19 virus.• Increased awareness among 6713 HHs (in selected locations) on COVID19 and Hygiene.Geography and Reach:CARE India intends to carry out an intervention for Strengthening COVID19 prevention activities among HHs in 11 villages. These include 7 villages in Mulugu and Bhadadri-Kothagodem districts of Telangana and 4 villages in East Godavari and Krishna Districts of Andhra Pradesh. CARE India proposes a two-pronged approach; (a) Provision of PPE kits for HHs and their families and (b) Awareness creation on COVID19 prevention and Health, which will benefit 6713 HHs directly.Timeframe:• Onboarding of field staff and volunteers: 20 days.• Start of Awareness among beneficiaries: 2nd Month.• Completion and Final report – Month 5th.Monitoring and Evaluation:• The PC will submit a weekly update document to the RPM to report progress on the project.• CARE India will seek direct feedback from a sample of 6713 HHs on the benefits received.Qualifications & Experience:• Minimum 3 years’ experience of managing development projects or relief / rehabilitation projects.• Masters’ degree in any subject is preferred.• Experience in Disaster Management projects is preferred.• Excellent Telugu and English language skills is essential.• Previous work in the project districts is a plus.• The PC is expected to be physically present in the project location during activities in the field.To apply, do send your CV to procurementtn@careindia.orgContact Person: P. LAKSHMANA RAOQuotations should be reaching at procurementtn@careindia.org

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