Invitation to Tender – Development of a conceptual framework and tools for the assessment of the livelihoods of older people in low and middle-income countries

HelpAge International helps older people claim their rights, challenge discrimination and overcome poverty, so that they can lead dignified, secure, active and healthy lives. Our work in over 75 countries is strengthened through our global network of like-minded organisations - the only one of its kind in the world. HelpAge International is seeking the support of a qualified consultant to produce a replicable conceptual framework and a set of concrete tools and methodology for assessing the livelihoods of older people through a consultative process with HelpAge International and its network partners.

Since September 2011 HelpAge has been implementing the BMZ (German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development) funded project: "Inclusive poverty reduction and social protection: Supporting access to income and health for older people in developing countries". This has various sectoral components including social protection, health and food security and livelihoods. Primary research has been carried out in India, Colombia and Mozambique to help better understand the specific characteristics of older people's livelihoods but a replicable conceptual framework and a set of concrete tools and methodology for assessing the livelihoods of older people is yet to be developed. The consultant will be responsible to lead the development of the assessment framework and the set of tools and methodology and to produce the final outputs.

The ideal candidate should have an advanced degree in a field relevant to the project and excellent knowledge of current food security and livelihoods concepts, frameworks and debates. It is also essential to have strong research and tool development experience and strong writing skills.

For further information, please download the tender document Click Here

Please send your application by email to hai-hr@helpage.org by 14^th August 2013

The application pack must consist of the following documents:

• An expression of interest letter (no more than 4 pages) which should include:

- Proposed methodology, including analytical approach(es)/frameworks/concepts/assessment methodology that will be referred to
- Clear work plan and time frame required for completing each component of the study
- Costing for the complete service

• CV of the consultant

• Contact information for 2 professional references

• 1-2 relevant examples of previous work

HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.