5.

Methodology

5.1. The methodology suggested for the assignment includes both desk research and primary
research – qualitative and quantitative assessments through a sample-based structured
surveys, FGDs and interviews of the identified stakeholders.

5.2. The Agency is also expected to maintain a video-graphic record of some of the critical
interactions with the stakeholders.

5.3. The area/ geography for the assignment includes some of the key tributaries of
Brahmaputra. The assignment is expected to cover major stakeholder groups from across
the state, covering the Brahmaputra-Barak basins, with special focus on the tributaries of the
Buridehing and the Beki. For the purposes of the Quantitative Analysis of
perceptions/attitudes of local communities, it is expected that the consultant will suggest a
robust methodology in the Inception Report. The minimum expectation for this portion of
the assignment is that the Quantitative Research will cover at least 1500 households from
communities living along the mainstem of the Brahmaputra as well as the tributaries of the
Buridehing and the Beki, and including some representative communities on the riverine
chars. The draft survey methodology with details of sample size, geographical locations as
well as the draft questionnaire will need to be submitted in the Inception Report.

6. Team Composition and Qualification Requirements for Key Experts

6.1. Total 5 (five) persons (one team leader and five team members) are required for the
assignment. The details of preferred qualification and experiences required for the
assignment are mentioned below:
SN Name of the Key Qualification & Experience Terms of Reference
Position
1 Team Leader – Masters in Social Sciences/ Rural ▪ Co-ordinate and facilitate
Strategic Development/ Management/ Mass for completing the
Communication Communication/ Journalism or in related assignment
Specialist and field preferably with 10 (ten) years of ▪ Co-ordinate with the team
Single-Point professional experience in implementing members for timely
Client Contact strategic and social communications deliverables
campaigns; familiarity with environment ▪ Plan the activity scheduling
issues; strong and demonstrated media ▪ Coordinate with Nodal
handling capacity. Officer of PMU, FREMAA
▪ Review of the documents
Experience in developing communication submitted by key experts
materials for World Bank, government and finalisation of the same
agency, UN Organizations or other ▪ Responsibilities will also
international organizations will be an include tasks as set out in
added advantage. the scope of the work

Experience of working with international

organisation in 4 (four) projects will be
preferred.
2 Principal Masters in Social Sciences/ ▪ Responsible for
Investigator Statistics/Economics/Mathematics/ investigation of the
Management or in related field assignment related inputs
preferably with 7 (seven) years of including analysis of the
professional experience in large same.

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 SN Name of the Key Qualification & Experience Terms of Reference
Position
stakeholder research, preferably in rural ▪ Assist Team Leader in
areas, including design, collection and carrying out the assignment.
analysis of data.

Experience of working with international

organisation in 3 (three) projects will be
preferred.
3 Stakeholder Bachelors in Social Sciences/ Rural ▪ Responsible for conducting
Specialist Development/ Management/ Mass consultations/ FGD/
Communication/ Journalism or in related interviews
field preferably with 5 (five) years of ▪ Assist Team Leader in
experience in conducting stakeholders’ carrying out the assignment.
needs assessments/ stakeholders’
consultations.

Experience of working with international

organisation in 1 (one) project will be
preferred.

Knowledge of local languages (Assamese)

and local socio-cultural context is
mandatory.
4 Data Bachelors in Social Sciences/ ▪ Responsible for identifying
Coordinator Statistics/Economics/Mathematics/ key data points for
Management or in related field collection and analysis
preferably with 5 (five) years of ▪ Assist Team Leader in
professional experience in data carrying out the assignment.
collection, analysis and management.

Experience of working with international

organisation in 1 (one) project will be
preferred.
5 Research Bachelors in Social Sciences/ ▪ Responsible for conducting
Coordinator Statistics/Economics/Mathematics/ field investigations and
Management or in related field analyse existing research
preferably with 5 (five) years of materials
professional experience in stakeholder ▪ Assist Team Leader in
research preferably in rural areas. carrying out the assignment.

Experience of working with international

organisation in 1 (one) project will be
preferred.

7. Reporting Requirements and Time Schedule for Deliverables

7.1 Reporting requirements and time schedule for deliverables shall be as described in
previous sections. The Consultant must be required to adhere to the time schedule while
submitting deliverables to PMU, FREMAA. Before submitting to PMU, FREMAA the
Consultant shall review all the submissions diligently as per a quality assurance and quality
control procedure to be elaborated in the inception report.

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