Call For Proposal Consultant – Feminist Participatory Research Consultant (Situational Overview and Photovoice)

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The “Care Connect: Action for care workers in the Philippines and Indonesia” (Care Connect) project, spearheaded by Oxfam Canada (OCA) in partnership with Yayasan Kalyanamitra and Jala PRT, a national advocacy network of DCWs associations in Indonesia focusing on the protection of DCWs from violence and discrimination, to enhance on-the-ground coordination with the DCWs in Indonesia. At the community level, Jala PRT strengthen the capacity of domestic workers together with domestic workers unions in their network Jakarta, Tanggerang Selatan, Semarang, Yogyakarta and Makassar.

The project is entering its second year of implementation across four locations. Two locations were replaced after project initiation and did not undergo a baseline assessment. In line with recent program decisions, a formal baseline will not be conducted in these new locations.

Instead, this assignment will include a situational overview of care work and domestic workers’ conditions in the two new locations. The situational overview is intended to provide contextual insights to support program implementation, learning, and interpretation of findings, and will not involve quantitative surveys or baseline measurement.

Objective of the Consultancy

  1. Develop an initial situational overview of care work and domestic workers’ conditions in the two new provinces.
  2. Implement a Photovoice pre–post cycle with domestic workers across five locations
  3. Reconstruct baseline perceptions where early mentoring has already been provided (retrospective pre-assessment).
  4. Produce analytical outputs that link Photovoice findings to relevant indicators.
  5. Curate anonymized visual and narrative outputs for advocacy and stakeholder engagement (photobook, visual brief, and showcase materials).

Expected Deliverables

The consultant will be responsible for the quality and timely delivery of the following outputs:

  1. Inception Report: Methodology, sampling, ethical protocol, final workplan and budget breakdown for photovoice activities.
  2. Situational Overview Memos: Short situational overview memos for the two new provinces (one memo per province), describing the care work and domestic worker context.
  3. Photovoice Tools Package: Participant guides, consent forms, facilitator manual, data management SOPs.
  4. Visual Portfolio & Showcase Materials: Curated and anonymized photo outputs, captions, and materials for showcase events or presentations.
  5. Photovoice Brief: A short, accessible brief (visual + narrative) summarizing key Photovoice themes, participant voices, and emerging changes in attitudes and perceptions, intended for internal learning and external communication.
  6. Billingual Final report: Documenting the situational overview, Photovoice findings, key learning, and actionable recommendations for program implementation and advocacy, the final report will have a graphic design and be formatted by the consultant, with feedback from the Penabulu Foundation.
  7. Raw Data & Handover Package: Cleaned transcripts, coded qualitative data, anonymized images, consent documentation, and metadata.

Qualifications

Required qualifications of the consultant are:

  • Minimum 5–7 years of experience in qualitative research.
  • Strong experience with participatory visual methods (photovoice, digital storytelling).
  • Proven experience working with domestic workers, informal sector workers, or other vulnerable and marginalized women’s groups.
  • Good understanding of gender norms, care economy, and women’s empowerment.
  • Demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality qualitative analyses and reports.

Terms and Conditions

  1. Penabulu Foundation may conduct a background check on the selected candidate within 5–7 working days,
  2. Penabulu Foundation will only contact candidates who are shortlisted,
  3. Penabulu Foundation is not responsible for any false information provided by applicants,
  4. Penabulu Foundation does not charge any fees related to the recruitment process,
  5. Please note that all job applications will be reviewed by our administration, and acceptance of applicants will be determined based on the terms and conditions set by Penabulu Foundation,
  6. All requested information must be provided promptly within the deadlines specified by Penabulu Foundation.

Application Procedure   

Consultants meeting the above criteria are invited to submit a proposal by email to: operation@penabulu.id; cc dewi.komalasari@penabulu.id and ayu.herawati@penabulu.id with the subject line: “Proposal for Care Connect Indonesia – Photovoice Consultancy. Proposals should be received no later than Sunday, 4rd January 2026. Application should include the following:

  • A cover letter outlining relevant experience in reviewing similar projects and models, including experience reviewing or working on care, as well as experience in the relevant geographies
  • Technical Proposal, highlighting: approach for situation overview, photovoice activity plan.
  • A list of key activities, linked to the proposed activities, within a scheduled timeframe
  • An estimated budget, budget proposal detailing the daily rate of consultancy fee, level of effort and operational cost required to conduct the study (all tax inclusive). Note that all expenses related to in-country data collection (and potential travel) will need to be incorporated into the budget
  • A statement indicating the consultant’s availability for the duration of the contract and flexibility up to a three-month contract extension should delays arise

The proposal should also include the following:

  • List of two references who can attest to the teams’ expertise as it relates to this assignment
  • Curriculum vitae of consultant and/or team members
  • Preferred: Two examples of similar work recently completed
  • Confirmation of availability for the assessment period January 2026 – December 2026 with a possible extension for 3 months

Values and Commitments of Yayasan Penabulu

Yayasan Penabulu is committed to preventing all forms of inappropriate behavior in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct. The consultant must adhere to Yayasan Penabulu’s Safeguarding Policy, ensuring the protection, dignity, and well-being of all individuals involved in or affected by the review. Yayasan Penabulu expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. The foundation places a high priority on ensuring that only individuals who uphold and demonstrate these values work with Yayasan Penabulu.

All employment offers made by Yayasan Penabulu will be subject to appropriate background checks and screenings related to criminal records and financial matters connected to terrorism. Yayasan Penabulu may also request information from previous employers regarding any findings or ongoing investigations related to sexual exploitation or harassment at the time the applicant left their previous position. By submitting an application, applicants acknowledge and understand the recruitment procedures of Yayasan Penabulu.

Yayasan Penabulu is committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within the organization and strongly encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further details can be downloaded from the attached Term of Reference (ToR).