Context
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, operating in over 40 countries to provide rights-based assistance to refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced people, returnees and migrants.
MMC is a global network dedicated to data collection, research, analysis, and policy and programme development on mixed migration, with regional centres in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and Latin America, and a global team based in Copenhagen, Geneva and Brussels. MMC is a leading source of high-quality, independent data, research, analysis and expertise. MMC aims to strengthen understanding of mixed migration, positively impact global and regional migration policies, inform evidence-based responses to mixed migration of people on the move, and stimulate innovative thinking in public and policy debates on mixed migration. MMC’s overall focus is on human rights and protection for all people on the move.
MMC’s overall objectives are:
➢ Contribute to a better understanding of mixed migration (knowledge)
➢ Contribute to better informed and evidence-based migration policies and debates (policy)
➢ Contribute to effective and evidence-informed protection responses for people on the move (programming)
MMC is part of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC). For more information, please visit: mixedmigration.org
4Mi Cities Project
The Mixed Migration Centre in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) will carry out the implementation of the 4Mi Cities project , to support policies and/or programs for the integration of migrant populations in urban settings. Working closely with local governments in the reception and inclusion of refugees and migrants, 4Mi Cities data will reveal the needs, resources and aspirations of refugees and migrants in their interaction with local policies and services. The aim of the project is to produce evidence to inform local and national responses to mixed migration in cities, as well as to create a strong case for the promotion of enabling legal frameworks and policy responses, at national and international levels.
One of the five key priorities for action outlined by the Mayors’ Mechanism at the 13th Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) summit is to “enable cities to drive economic inclusion and development through consultation and localized data collection.” The 4Mi Cities project aligns with this priority by providing the data needed for informed decision-making and effective policy implementation.
Objective of the consultancy
The Mixed Migration Center is looking for a Project Advisor to participate in MMC LAC’s knowledge management initiatives in South America, and more specifically to coordinate different activities of the 4Mi Cities project in Montevideo, design, supervise and participate in data collection activities and consolidate the project’s reports and products.
The MMC project advisor in Montevideo will work in close collaboration, dialogue and coordination with national and local authorities in Uruguay and Montevideo, as well as civil society actors.
Based in Montevideo, the MMC Project Advisor in Uruguay works under the direct supervision of the MMC LAC Regional Manager and in collaboration with the MMC LAC team.
Consultant Responsibilities
The MMC project advisor in Uruguay will have to carry out the following activities:
Adaptation of methodology and research tools
Adapt the 4Mi Cities methodology and tools designed for other contexts (Medellín, Barranquilla, Mexico City) to the context of Montevideo, Uruguay, and to the specific information needs of national and local authorities.
Develop new tools for the implementation of the 4Mi Cities project in Montevideo with the support of the MMC LAC team.
Project management
Provide monthly planning of the 4Mi Cities project activities in Montevideo, in coordination with the MMC LAC team, including the development of a global and monthly work plan,
Maintain dialogue with the MMC LAC team and provide guidance and recommendations necessary to achieve the project goals and respond to the expectations and needs of national and local authorities in Montevideo and Uruguay.
Coordinate activities with national and local authorities and civil society actors: interviews, workshops, participatory mapping and validation of findings.
Organize and lead 2 workshops with authorities and 1 workshop with civil society.
Coordinate quantitative data collection activities with the migrant population established in Montevideo (for 2 months), in coordination with the local MMC LAC partner in Montevideo.
Conduct weekly follow-up meetings with the MMC LAC Regional Manager and/or the MMC LAC team, as needed.
Data Collection and Analysis
Conduct a mapping of national and local actors in Uruguay and Montevideo, for the implementation of participatory workshops, the collection of quantitative/qualitative data and the consolidation of reports.
Conduct research and analysis of secondary sources, interviews with local and national actors, experts and migrant population to consolidate the analysis of the context of Montevideo.
How to apply
Identify existing databases on the migrant population established in Montevideo for context analysis and the mapping workshop.
Participate in data collection (surveys and interviews) with the migrant population in Montevideo.
Analyze the quantitative and qualitative data collected, under the supervision of the MMC LAC research coordinator, to consolidate the final reports.
Technical Supervision of 4Mi Cities Surveyors
Design the strategy for collecting quantitative data (surveys) with the migrant population in Montevideo.
Technically supervise the interviewers during the quantitative data collection phase (2 months).
Track daily, weekly, and monthly data collection goals.
Provide regular feedback and training, if necessary, to interviewers during data collection.
Coordinate field work with the project implementing partner in Montevideo.
Support the local partner to successfully meet the project objectives and goals, in terms of data collection.
Consolidation of Reports and Research Documents
Develop a preliminary context analysis on the migrant population in Montevideo, covering research questions such as:What drives migration to urban contexts in Uruguay and, specifically, to Montevideo?
How is the movement towards Montevideo characterized?
What are the profiles of migrants, refugees and internally displaced persons in Montevideo?
What is the current state of integration of the migrant population in Montevideo?
What is your interaction with local authorities and civil society?
To what extent do migrants and refugees have access to rights, public services and opportunities in Montevideo?
What are the main protection risks they face?
Lead the analysis of all quantitative and qualitative data collected and the consolidation of the final reports of the 4Mi Cities project, including context analysis, analysis of data collected with the migrant population and with experts, as well as recommendations for authorities.
Design a policy brief with the main findings of the study.
Internal and External Coordination
Facilitate communication between MMC LAC, national and local authorities, and civil society.
Monitor humanitarian information and context in Uruguay and formulate recommendations for MMC LAC.
Represent MMC LAC in coordination platforms and before authorities in Uruguay and Montevideo, for 1 event to disseminate the project results.
Dissemination
Guide the MMC LAC team in designing the dissemination plan for the 4Mi Cities project in Uruguay.
Coordinate logistics for events to disseminate 4Mi Cities results at national and, if necessary, regional levels.
Participate in the dissemination of findings, representing MMC LAC at national/regional events and forums.
Scope of work and methodology
The MMC project advisor in Uruguay must establish a combination of the following methodologies to carry out the work:
In-depth study of existing protocols and tools for 4Mi Cities projects.
Adaptation of these tools for the implementation of 4Mi Cities in Montevideo.
Frequent meetings with the MMC LAC team, both as a group and individually, with the leaders of the different components.
Coordination with national and local authorities, as well as civil society organizations.
Coordination with MMC implementing partner in Montevideo.
Field observation visits, establishing key observations, recommendations and development opportunities for the MMC program in Montevideo.
Frequent dialogue with the MMC LAC team.
Activities and deliverables – Month
Activities and deliverables:
1.
Induction meeting with the MMC LAC team
Detailed schedule of activities for the duration of the contract.
Mapping of actors (national and local authorities, civil society) to be included in the project design, in participatory workshops and as experts to be interviewed during the different phases of data collection.
Work plan for the consolidation of the context analysis with dates for interviews with key actors.
This report will provide a baseline to contextualize quantitative data to be collected in a later phase of the project, as well as inform the development of the project methodology (data collection tools and locations, sampling strategies, etc.).
The analysis will be carried out mainly through a review of secondary sources. In addition, secondary data will be complemented by a limited number of interviews with key informants. The consultant will have to identify the contact details of the relevant actors.
This analysis will cover the geography of the city, as well as its social, cultural, economic and political environment, including information on demographics and what is already known about the dynamics of displacement and migration in the municipality.
Preliminary plan for context analysis, including titles of main parts and paragraphs, references to the databases to be used, bibliographical references.
Minutes of bi-monthly follow-up meeting.
2.
Bi-monthly follow-up meeting.
Interviews with key stakeholders and digitalisation of results (approx. 15 interviews).
Context analysis of Montevideo.
3.
Bi-monthly follow-up meeting.
Research protocol (and its tools) adapted to the context of Montevideo.
Methodology adapted to carry out 1 workshop with the authorities, 1 workshop with civil society, and 1 participatory mapping workshop.
Protocol for conducting workshops.
Final report with the entry of the workshop results and analysis of the results.
4.
Bi-monthly follow-up meeting.
Quantitative data collection tools (surveys) and qualitative data collection tools (interviews) adapted to the results of workshops with authorities and civil society.
Follow-up meetings (2) with the local partner for logistical organization of the data collection phase.
Training (2 days) for 4Mi Cities surveyors.
Adjusted protocols for the data collection phase.
5.
Bi-monthly follow-up meeting.
Coordination of data collection exercises: monitoring of weekly and monthly goals and delivery of weekly and monthly reports.
Conducting interviews with experts and target population.
6
Bi-monthly follow-up meeting.
Coordination of data collection exercises: monitoring of weekly and monthly goals.
Conducting interviews with experts and the population of interest (approx. 15 interviews).
7
Bi-monthly follow-up meeting.
Processing and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
Delivery of a report with preliminary analysis of quantitative/qualitative data.
Preliminary outline of the final report (introduction, headings of main parts and paragraphs, conclusion)
8
Bi-monthly follow-up meeting.
Final draft of the report.
Protocol and schedule for holding validation workshops with authorities and civil society.
Reports with the results of the validation workshops.
9
Bi-monthly follow-up meeting.
Delivery of the final report.
10
Bi-monthly follow-up meeting.
Protocol for dissemination of results.
Delivery of 1 policy brief.
Participation in 2 events to disseminate the results of the 4Mi Cities project.
Duration, schedule and payment
Contract start date: September 15, 2024.
Contract end date: July 15, 2025
The total value of the contract will be divided into 10 months and payment will be made monthly, upon receipt of a bill detailing the tasks and products delivered during the month.
Transportation costs for field activities in Uruguay/Montevideo (conducting interviews and surveys) will be reimbursed to the consultant on a monthly basis, upon presentation of transportation invoices and an additional bill for these costs.
The consultant will work from his/her residence and will be based in Uruguay (Montevideo or nearby cities).
Eligibility, qualification and experience required
Required qualifications and experience
Researcher, with a degree in social sciences.
At least 3 years of work experience, preferably in leadership of research projects and/or integration programs for the migrant population, with excellent references.
Experience in collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.
Experience in research design, including survey design.
Experience in field research among hard-to-reach populations is desirable.
Knowledge of the dynamics of mixed migration in Latin America and Uruguay.
Experience in designing and consolidating academic and/or scientific documents.
Desirable :
Experience in humanitarian and/or development projects with national and local authorities, NGOs and civil society in Montevideo/Uruguay.
Experience in integration projects for the migrant population in Uruguay.
Experience in managing budgets.
Experience in coordinating teams located in different locations.
Excellent computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Excel and quantitative/qualitative analysis software: R, Stata, among others.
Great organizational skills and attention to detail.
Technical supervision
The consultant will work under the supervision of:
Simon Tomasi – MMC LAC Regional Manager, Simon.tomasi@mixedmigration.org
Trips
One-off trips within Montevideo (expenses covered by DRC LAC).
Evaluation of proposals
The candidate must submit:
An economic proposal, including VAT, whose total value may not exceed $35,000 USD.
A cover letter, explaining how you will fulfill the responsibilities of the position, as well as a description of your previous experiences and motivations.
Resume (HV) detailing skills and experience relevant to the position.
Portfolio of relevant research papers (studies, articles, policy briefs)
Proposals will be evaluated based on the quality of the motivation letter, CV and financial proposal, according to the following score:
Document % of final score
Economic proposal 30%
Motivation letter 15%
Resume 25%
Portfolio of research papers 30%
A follow-up interview will be conducted with shortlisted candidates. The selected candidate will be asked for 3 previous work references prior to employment.
Additional information
For more information about this RFQ, please contact Simon Tomasi (simon.tomasi@mixedmigration.org). The deadline to apply for this RFQ is Wednesday, 28 August 2024.