Scope of the Consultancy
The primary objective of this consultancy is to lead the systematic documentation of production of a high-quality, evidence-based report capturing Most Significant Change (MSC) stories from the REAL Fathers project. These stories must powerfully illustrate the most profound and transformational changes experienced by project participants, their families and communities as a direct result of the intervention.
The documentation will focus on four critical outcome domains:
1. Strengthened young father-spouse relationships – Demonstrating reductions in intimate partner violence (IPV), improved communication, and increased emotional and financial support within families.
2. Enhanced father-child relationships and early childhood development (ECD) – Showcasing how young fathers are actively engaging in stimulation, responsive caregiving, and early learning through play practices to improve their children’s well-being.
3. Shifts in young fathers’ perceived roles and status within the community – Highlighting increased involvement in childcare and household responsibilities, and how this contributes to a more equitable and supportive family environment.
4. Transformation of community systems and structures – Documenting shifts in social norms, support networks, and institutional responses that reinforce positive fatherhood and gender-equitable parenting practices.
Methodology and Process
The consultant must adhere to globally recognized human subject research ethics and safeguarding standards to ensure that all stories are collected with informed consent, confidentiality, and respect for the dignity of participants. The documentation process must be rigorous, transparent, and participatory, ensuring that the most compelling and representative stories are captured.
The systematic approach should include:
• Story Identification – Engaging deeply with project beneficiaries, mentors, ToTs and key community actors to identify MSC stories that best reflect the program’s impact.

Story Collection – Conducting structured in-depth interviews and focus group discussions using participatory storytelling techniques.
• Story Collation and Thematic Analysis – Categorizing and synthesizing narratives based on emerging themes and their alignment with REAL Fathers’ intended outcomes.
• Story Reporting and Dissemination – Developing a well-structured, compelling, and evidence-rich MSC report, photos and videos that includes qualitative insights, direct quotes, and case studies to illustrate project impact.
Geographical Scope and Target
The consultant will be required to document at least five (5) high-quality MSC stories from each of the six (6) subregions where the REAL Fathers project is implemented, resulting in a total of 30 MSC stories annually. These stories must authentically capture the lived experiences, challenges, and transformation of young fathers, their families and communities across diverse cultural and social contexts.
Qualifications of the Consultant
The ideal consultant will meet the following criteria:
• Be a URA registered independent consultant with a valid Tax Identification Number (TIN) in Uganda.
• Possess at least 7 years of demonstrated experience in conducting and documenting qualitative interviews, with a strong portfolio of work related to development programs, behaviour change interventions, and communitybased initiatives in Uganda.
• Have proven expertise in qualitative research methodologies, participatory storytelling techniques, outcome harvesting, and high-quality report writing.
• Show proficiency in at least one of the local languages spoken by project participants across the six subregions: Ateso, Lango, Runyoro, Lusoga, Luganda,
Runyankole-Rukiga, or Swahili.
• Demonstrate strong ethical integrity and adherence to safeguarding principles, including experience in obtaining informed consent, handling sensitive stories responsibly, and ensuring participant confidentiality.
• Have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with diverse project beneficiaries, including young fathers, spouses, community members, and project stakeholders, as well as research partners at IIDC and UC San Diego.
• Be highly adaptable and able to work in rural community settings, ensuring cultural sensitivity and a deep understanding of gender dynamics in Uganda.

Have excellent analytical and storytelling abilities to craft compelling, datadriven narratives that accurately capture transformational change.