Description
Texas Southern University is seeking a qualified firm or individual to provide academic research consulting services. The consultant will evaluate the relationship between local Disaster Recovery & Development Systems (DReDS) Capacity and CDBG-DR Program Outcomes. The scope of work includes conducting a comprehensive literature review, developing a conceptual framework, and testing research instruments. The consultant will also lead data collection and analysis in pilot sites, contribute to the interpretation of findings, and support dissemination of findings through reports and stakeholder engagement activities. The contract term is nine months, and the consultant must have advanced research expertise in disaster recovery, housing/community development, or related fields, as well as experience with mixed-methods research and capacity assessment.
• Literature review and framework development
• Tool development and testing
• Research design and data collection
• Analysis and reporting
• Dissemination and stakeholder engagement