Consultancy: Baseline Study on Child Resilience in Humanitarian Crisis

About LM International
LM International (Läkarmissionen) is a Swedish Global Foundation working since 1958 to save lives, empower people, and ensure everyone's right to a dignified life in a sustainable world. We conduct development cooperation and humanitarian aid in about 20 countries, with offices in Stockholm, New York, Oslo, and regional hubs in Panama City, Dubai, and Nairobi, as well as country offices in sub-Saharan Africa and Ukraine.

In Ukraine, LM International works with local partners to strengthen resilience and protection for children and families affected by war, focusing on health, education, and child protection.

Project Background
The project Pathways to Resilience for Children in a Humanitarian Crisis (May 2025 – April 2027), funded by Radiohjälpen, aims to strengthen the resilience of children affected by war in Lviv. The project promotes children's rights to health, education, and safety in partnership with Lviv Children Care Centre (CCC).

Purpose of the Consultancy
The consultant/team will conduct a baseline study to establish benchmark data for the project's outcomes and outputs. The study will provide disaggregated data (age, gender, IDP status), inform adaptive programming, and serve as a foundation for monitoring and evaluation throughout the project.

Scope of Work & Responsibilities
The consultant(s) will:

• Review project documents and secondary data.
• Design and finalise data collection methodology and tools.
• Conduct surveys, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews with children (7–18 years), caregivers, CCC staff, and local stakeholders.
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data, disaggregated by age, gender, and IDP status.
• Deliver an inception report, draft baseline report, validation workshop, and final report.
• Work in close coordination with LM International, CCC, and local stakeholders.

Deliverables

• Inception Report (methodology, tools, and workplan).
• Draft Baseline Report (with visualised data and benchmarks).
• Validation Workshop (with LM International and CCC).
• Final Baseline Report (with disaggregated data tables, methodology, and recommendations).
  

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in social sciences, humanitarian studies, education, child protection, or a related field.
• At least 5 years' experience conducting baseline studies, evaluations, or research in humanitarian and/or development contexts.
• Proven experience in both quantitative and qualitative research methods (surveys, FGDs, KIIs).
• Knowledge of child rights, MHPSS, education in emergencies, or child protection.
• Strong analytical, report-writing, and data visualisation skills.
• Experience working in Ukraine or similar humanitarian contexts.
• Fluency in both English and Ukrainian is required.
• Only consultants/organisations legally registered and operating in Ukraine will be considered.

Workplace Type: On-site/Hybrid, based at LM's Field Office in Lviv, Ukraine
Reports To: LM International Country Office, Kyiv, Ukraine

Timeline

• Application deadline: 10 October 2025
• Recruitment / team setup: by 20 October 2025
• Inception Report & tool review: by 30 October 2025
• Data collection: late November –  December 2025
• Draft Report: 18 December 2025
• Validation Workshop & Final Report: by 15 January 2026

Application Instructions
Interested Ukrainian consultants, research organisations, or academic institutes are invited to apply by submitting the following documents:

• CV(s) of the consultant/team members.
• A brief technical proposal outlining methodology and approach.
• A financial proposal (budget including all costs).
• Two references from previous similar assignments.

Why Join LM International?

• Be part of a global non-profit faith-based foundation committed to sustainable development, humanitarian aid and global impact in the most fragile environments.
• Work in a collaborative and dynamic international environment with passionate professionals.
• Work in a meaningful and impactful role with the opportunity to shape and lead a key function within LM's global operations.
  

Deadline for applications: 10 October 2025

Safeguarding & Recruitment Procedures

LM International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH). All staff, consultants, and team members engaged in this assignment are required to adhere to LM's Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. Any role with direct child contact will require mandatory safeguarding training and the provision of appropriate vetting documentation prior to fieldwork.

As part of our recruitment process, we also use Predictive Index assessments to ensure the best match between candidates and the role. All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and background checks. LM International also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which allows us to request information from previous employers regarding any findings or ongoing investigations related to misconduct. By applying, candidates acknowledge and agree to these recruitment procedures.

For any questions about this consultancy that are not addressed in the Terms of Reference, please email , and use the subject line: "Question related to the Baseline Study Consultancy - Ukraine".