Mixed Migration Centre 4Mi Analysis Support Consultancy

BACKGROUND

The Mixed Migration Centre (MMC) is a global network engaged in data collection, research, analysis, and policy and programmatic development on mixed migration, with regional hubs hosted in DRC regional offices in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America, and a small global team in Geneva. MMC is a leading source for independent and high-quality data, research, analysis and expertise. MMC’s overarching focus is on human rights and protection for all people on the move. The three overall objectives of the MMC are:

• To contribute to a better, more nuanced and balanced understanding of mixed migration (knowledge)
• To contribute to evidence-based and better informed migration policies and debates (policy)
• To contribute to effective evidence-based protection responses for people on the move (programming)

MMC is part of and governed by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC). While its institutional link to DRC ensures MMC’s work is grounded in operational reality, it acts as an independent source of data, research, analysis and policy development on mixed migration for policy makers, practitioners, journalists, and the broader humanitarian sector. The position of the MMC does not necessarily reflect the position of DRC. For more information on MMC visit our website (http://www.mixedmigration.org).

One of MMC’s flagship projects is 4Mi. 4Mi is a primary data collection initative, where enumerators on mixed migration routes around the world conduct in-depth structured interviews, focusing on protection risks and the conditions and experiences faced by people on the move, as well as their motivation for migration. Analysis of 4Mi data is disseminated through 4Mi Snapshots, research reports, and presentations.

PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY

Due to the fluctuating nature of information needs and requests, MMC requires analysis support on an ad hoc basis, to fill gaps and provide surge capacity. MMC is inviting proposals from consultants, accompanied by a budget stating hourly fees, that will fill the requirements as detailed in this Terms of Reference.

ACTIVITIES

• Responses to data requests. This comprises data processing and analysis in line with the 4Mi methodology and general approach:
  • Based on 4Mi datasets, merge, extract and otherwise process the data as required in preparation for analysis
  • Conduct analysis (primarily descriptive statistics) of the dataset as requested by MMC
  • Deliver clear tables and visuals presenting the analysis, with notes on the dataset and the analysis process, in accordance with MMC guidance and branding
• Occasionally, draft narratives (including report text) summarizing and interpreting the analysis, for MMC analysis products, including publications.

DELIVERABLES

• XLS/CSV files comprising analysis as requested by MMC, as well as visuals (potentially delivered using another Microsoft program), in line with the formats defined by MMC
• Files comprising narrative descriptions of results as well as the datasets analysed and the analysis process, in line with the specific requirements for the task
• Timely completion of documentation logging the number of hours of work completed.

TIMELINE AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

This assignment comprises 150 hours of analysis work over 4 months, September-December. Payment will be calculated on an hourly basis, and the consultant will receive 30% of the total fee at the signature of the contract, 30% midterm, upon MMC’s receipt of satisfactory deliverables, and 40% at completion of the hours allocated and receipt of satisfactory deliverables.

Contract signature

2[GAMA1] [JL2] % of payment

Satisfactory completion of 75 hours of analysis and submission of required deliverables

30% of payment

Satisfactory completion of [GAMA3] [JL4] additional 75 hours of analysis and submission of required deliverables

50% of payment

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• The Consultant will report directly to Jane Linekar, the 4Mi Global Coordinator. They are also likely to interact with other MMC staff according to the specific task.
• MMC is responsible for making the 4Mi data available for processing analysis; for ensuring clear communication of the requirements and expectations for each analysis task; and for providing timely input/feedback and guidance to all aspects of the consultant’s deliverables
• This is a consultancy to respond to gaps and provide surge capacity. Efforts will be made to spread the work evenly and communicate needs early, but regular work cannot be guaranteed, and requests may be made at short notice.
• This is a home-based consultancy.
• All candidates must have a company registration.
• DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)

CONSULTANT PROFILE

• Researcher/analyst, with an advanced degree in the social sciences.
• Expertise in migration and displacement.
• Expertise in quantitative analysis of survey data, familiarity with MMC and 4Mi data analysis preferred
• Knowledge of a range of analysis software
• Demonstrated experience of producing analysis, and preferably of writing research publications
• Excellent communications and teamworking skills
• Flexibility to respond rapidly to requests; ability to work under pressure, meeting deadlines while maintaining quality

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED

In addition to the documents stipulated elsewhere, the proposal must include:

• • • Indication of how the consultant meets the specifications/requirements, including availability to respond to requests over the time period indicated
      • Budget (for consultants operating within Switzerland, fees must include VAT)
      • CV detailing relevant skills and experience
      • Portfolio of relevant work
      • References

Deadline for submission: 30 August

EVALUATION OF OFFERS[GAMA5]

For the award of this project, the evaluation criteria below will govern the selection of offers received. The evaluation is made on a technical and financial basis.

The proposed offers by bidders will be evaluated using, inter alia, the following criteria, and points will be allocated in the scale from 1 to 10 for each of the criteria stipulated below, whereas the weighting is as follows:

Technical criteria #

Technical criteria

Weighting in technical evaluation[GAMA6]

1

Availability and Capacity of the consultant

20%

2

Consultant qualifications & experience

80%

2.1

CV detailing relevant skills and experience

30%

2.2

Portfolio of relevant work

30%

2.3

References

20%

Total Maximum Score

100%

All bidders must obtain an average score of at least 50%[JL7] for the total technical scoring, in order to proceed to the financial evaluation. The financial offer will then be weighed against the technical offer.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [GAMA8] [JL9]

Confidentiality

All information presented, obtained and produced is to be treated as DRC’s property and is considered as confidential for all other purposes than what is outlined in the terms of reference.

The selected consultant, upon signing of the contract, is required to sign a confidentiality agreement. The material prepared by the consultant cannot be sold, used or reproduced in any manner (partially or in full) by the consultant without prior permission from DRC-MMC.

Questions

For additional information regarding these terms of reference, please send your questions to Jane Linekar at [email protected]

[GAMA1]@Jane Linekar, normally DRC only allows a max of 20% of pre-payment.

corrected [JL2]

[GAMA3]@Jane Linekar, this should be 75 hours right? If the total of working hours is 150.

corrected [JL4]

[GAMA5]@Jane Linekar, I´ve added this section for clarity and transparency.

[GAMA6]@Jane Linekar, can you kindly adjust the scoring? I just put the percentages as I thought, but you might have a different idea.

I guess this should be a %? [JL7]

[GAMA8]@Jane Linekar, I´ve added this section, delete if you wish.

ok, I removed the confidentiality clause that was above, so we don’t duplicate [JL9]

How to apply

Please send an email to [email protected]