Survey Firm for the Study on Evidence use in Policymaking in Ethiopia

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The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), in collaboration with the African Leadership Excellence Academy (AFLEX) and the Policy Studies Institute (PSI), is implementing a study to examine barriers to evidence-informed policymaking in Ethiopia. The study evaluates two primary interventions: capacity-building/training for policymakers and an evidence translation/rapid-response intermediation service.

IFPRI seeks to hire a qualified survey firm to support multi-wave data collection activities (baseline, midline, and endline) to assess changes in policymakers’ demand for, trust in, and use of research evidence.

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Scope of Work

The selected survey firm will be responsible for the following activities across seven interlinked phases:

• Recruit Enumerators (May 2026): Hire university-graduate interviewers, supervisors, and quality controllers with prior survey experience.
• Test Survey Instruments (May–June 2026): Refine and pilot baseline, midline, and endline instruments (measuring awareness, attitudes, and practices) in collaboration with IFPRI.
• Enumerator Training (June 2026): Ensure all staff complete at least 5 days of in-person training, including CAPI (SurveyCTO) practice and readiness assessments.
• Implement Baseline Survey (June–July 2026): Collect data from 360 federal-level policymakers in Addis Ababa (approx. 90 minutes per respondent).
• Implement Midline (Jan 2027) & Endline (June 2027): Conduct follow-up surveys with the same 360 participants to maintain longitudinal consistency.
• Quality Control Mechanisms: Implement robust oversight, including audio audits, active field supervision, and contingency plans for hardware failure.
• Data Processing & Management: Agree on cleaning protocols, document all do-files, and ensure daily data uploads to IFPRI platforms.
• Ethics & Security: Adhere to strict confidentiality, PII separation, and participant protection protocols throughout the study duration (May 2026 – Dec 2027).

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Deliverables

Deliverable #	Description
1	Finalized survey instrument and documented completion of enumerator training.
2	Baseline survey data (cleaned/uploaded) and a baseline implementation report.
3	Midline survey data (cleaned/uploaded) and a midline implementation report.
4	Endline survey data (cleaned/uploaded) and an endline implementation report.

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Required Qualifications of the Survey Firm

• Institutional Experience: Minimum of three years in designing and implementing large-scale quantitative surveys in Ethiopia.
• Multi-Wave Management: Proven capacity for longitudinal data collection and panel tracking (baseline, midline, and endline).
• Technical Capacity: Advanced skills in data management, cleaning, and documentation using CAPI platforms (e.g., SurveyCTO).
• Research Design: Experience with experimental/quasi-experimental designs (e.g., RCTs) involving public sector decision-makers.
• Local Knowledge: Deep familiarity with the Ethiopian policy landscape and government institutional structures.
• Team Management: Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, and supervise large field teams under strict timelines.
• Ethics & Quality: Established systems for research ethics compliance and rigorous quality assurance (back-checks, spot checks, validation routines).

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Application Deadline

May 19, 2026

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