Consultancy to Conduct Ranas-Based Behavior Change Study for Context-Specific Wash Practices

OVERAL OBJECTIVES:

The objective of this consultancy is to support HFHV in applying the RANAS model to inform the design of evidence-based behavior change interventions that promote adoption and sustained practice of relevant WASH behaviors in each target commune. Specifically, the consultancy aims to:

- Conduct a preliminary WASH scoping to understand current WASH behaviors and challenges in the six target communes.

- Assess specific WASH behaviors to be prioritized for change, using RANAS-based qualitative and quantitative tools.

- Identify psychological and contextual factors influencing behavior by comparing determinants between practicing and non-practicing households.

- Design a tailored behavior change intervention package based on findings.

- Provide capacity-building for HFHV and local partners to implement and monitor the interventions.

SCOPE OF WORKS & TIMELINE:

1/ Week 1

- Conduct initial WASH behavior scoping

- Preliminary behavior scoping report

- Rapid assessment of current WASH practices and barriers in 6 communes to identify most relevant behaviors

2/ Week 2

- Literature review & qualitative study design

- Study design note, FGD/IDI guide

- Review existing data, develop tools to explore behavior and context

3/ Week 2 & 3

- Conduct qualitative data collection & analysis

- Qualitative findings report FGDs/IDIs with both adopters and non-adopters;

- identify behavioral determinants

4/ Week 4

- Develop RANAS-based quantitative questionnaire

- Structured questionnaire & sampling plan

- Design based on qualitative insights and RANAS framework

5/ Week 5

- Train enumerators and pilot survey

- Training materials & pilot report

- Pilot test and refine questionnaire with community input

6/ Week 6

- Supervise quantitative data collection

- Cleaned dataset

- Household surveys across 6 communes with ~200–300 respondents

7/ Week 7

- Analyze quantitative data

- Statistical analysis report

- Regression and comparative analysis of determinants

8/ Week 8

- Design behavior change intervention

- Behavior change intervention package

- Context-specific interventions addressing key behavioral drivers

9/ Week 9

- Final reporting Final consultancy report

- Consolidated report with findings, strategy, and tools

10/ Week 10

- Orientation for implementation teams

- Training materials & summary

- Deliver training/workshop for HFHV and partners

The consultant(s) will be required to meet the following qualifications:

- Advanced degree in public health, behavioral science, WASH, or related field

- Proven experience applying behavior change models (especially RANAS) in WASH or health contexts

- Strong background in both qualitative and quantitative research design and analysis

- Familiarity with Vietnam’s rural WASH context is highly preferred

APPLICATION:

Interested candidates should submit the following:

- Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting relevant experience

- Technical proposal outlining methodology, timeline, and team composition

- Financial proposal detailing consultant fees and any associated costs (specify number of working days)

- Samples or portfolio of similar work

Note: These documents in English or Vietnamese are accepted.

SAFEGUARDING

Reference check requirement

- A reference check on the successful applicant (at least 02 referees) will be conducted for safeguarding purposes to ensure the successful applicant does not have a history of exploitation and abuse in working with vulnerable groups, especially with People with Disability (PWDs), children, and women. Habitat Vietnam reserves the right to withdraw from signing the consultancy contract with the applicant if the reference check yields concerning results.

Criminal record requirement

Aside from the reference check, a police certificate (lý lịch tư pháp) will be

required, and HFHV will also do a terrorism check.

Signing Codes of Conduct

If selected, the consultant team is expected to sign two Codes of conduct

(Ethical Covenant and Child Protection) with HFHV to ensure community

safeguarding during the assignment implementation.

Safeguarding due diligence.

As a requirement, SG due diligence will be conducted on the partner before the service contract is signed. This is applied only to the contract holder of an organization/company. In case the consultant is an individual, this requirement is not applied.