Purpose of Research
The aim of this research is to conduct engaged research with stakeholders, funders, staff, young people and families we work with to document, conceptualise and reflect on YAP’s traditional and new participation processes (given Covid 19 restrictions), to determine the impact participation and voice initiatives have on individuals, the organisation and stakeholders. The research should inform YAP on how best to support and resource meaningful participation within YAP Ireland and to develop a measurement tool that can be used by staff and potentially, other organisations.
The research objectives are:
To document in detail the actions taken by YAP to facilitate the participation of children, young people and parents & carers in decision making at all levels of the organisation
To explore the perspectives of young people, parents & carers, funders, stakeholders and staff regarding their experiences of participation in YAP, including benefits and current challenges.
To develop a conceptual model of youth and parent participation in the YAP programme, including accessible resources in both video and text format documenting how best to support participation using this model.
To develop a measurement tool that can be used to assess the benefit of being involved in YAP’s range of participation activities.
Project Outputs
This project will provide learning for managers, staff, stakeholders, young people, parents & carers on how a youth advocacy programme can best support meaningful participation with young people and parents involved in its service. The appointed consultant will develop a suitable measurement tool to assess the benefits of participation which will have wide ranging applicability for organisations working with vulnerable children, young people and families. A YAP Research Working Group will oversee the research project.
The key milestones and deliverables for this project are:
Refinement of the research methodologies in conjunction with the YAP Research Working Group.
Initial desk research on topic/model/info gathering/
Co-ordination and conducting of research data collection.
Conducting and write-up of data analysis.
Formulation of recommendations for the YAP programme based on findings from the research.
Draft research report to be circulated to the YAP Research Working Group.
Feedback to be incorporated into final draft.
Complete Final Draft of Research Report and presentation of findings.
Tenders should include information under the following headings:
Researcher profiles, CVs including relevant experience of all proposed staff to be involved in the project
Proposed outline of research and methodology including proposed compliance with research ethics, GDPR & confidentiality and a detailed timetable including key milestones and deliverables (as listed above), preferably in Gantt Chart format, for completion of the research.
Proposed budget
Two referees who have worked with the main research team members
Contact details
Budget
The available budget is €15,000. The Consultant will be responsible for all tax, VAT and other associated liabilities. The successful applicant will be required to supply their tax details for compliance purposes.
The research is to be conducted over a 12-week period, to be completed by the end of December 2020.
How to apply
All queries should be emailed to achapple@yapireland.ie
The deadline for receipt of completed proposals is Friday the 31st of July 2020
Research tender applications should be emailed to achapple@yapireland.ie
‘Research Tender’ should be detailed in the subject line of the email.
Applicants may be shortlisted and asked to meet YAP Ireland representatives for interview. The proposal will form the basis of the research contract between YAP Ireland and the research partner. The final research agreement will be drawn up following discussions between YAP Ireland and the successful applicant.