Danish Refugee Council
Who is the Danish Refugee Council?
The Danish Refugee Council
Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading international NGO and one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. Active in 40 countries with 9,000 employees and supported by 7,500 volunteers, DRC protects, advocates, and builds sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement affected people and communities. DRC works during displacement at all stages: In the acute crisis, in displacement, when settling and integrating in a new place, or upon return. DRC provides protection and life-saving humanitarian assistance; supports displaced persons in becoming self-reliant and included into hosting societies; and works with civil society and responsible authorities to promote protection of rights and peaceful coexistence.
The Mixed Migration Centre
Part of DRC, the Mixed Migration Centre (MMC) is a leading source for independent and high-quality data, research, analysis and expertise on mixed migration. The MMC aims to increase understanding of mixed migration, to positively impact global and regional migration policies, to inform evidence-based protection responses for people on the move and to stimulate forward thinking in public and policy debates on mixed migration. The 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)
The MMC is a global network, with regional hubs DRC offices in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America, and a small global team. The MMC is part of, and governed by, 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 here: www.mixedmigration.org
Purpose of the consultancy
MMC seeks proposals from a consultant/individual with strong project management skills to lead a project on Climate change and mobility in the Middle East: State of knowledge.
Background
Dominated by desert and arid or semi-arid lands, the population of the Middle East (considered here to cover Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen) has long lived with a challenging climate. However, with climate change the threats have grown. Efforts to adapt to these threats must be undertaken within the region’s complex geopolitical context, political instability, with active violent conflict in some places, and longer-term demographic changes.
Migration and mobility are key considerations with regard to climate change impacts, and in the Middle East, a region of large-scale internal, intra-regional and inter-regional migration, where the migration profiles of individual countries vary enormously, the implications are likely to be varied and complex.
The Mixed Migration Centre seeks to assess the state of knowledge on climate change impacts on mobility and migration dynamics in the Middle East and provide a foundation for further research to fill evidence gaps for policy and programming.
The specific objectives of the project are to:
- Conduct a context analysis to understand key dynamics in the region beyond mobility and climate change
- Summarise existing knowledge on migration and displacement within, from and to the region
- Identify key climate change impacts in the region (current and future)
- Collate evidence on climate-related mobility phenomena and trends in the region
- Identify locations where climate change effects are likely to impact – or are already impacting – mobility, in order to inform the choice of locations for future data collection and research
- Identify key information gaps on the links between climate change impacts and mobility, where additional research is required to improve policy and programming
In researching climate mobility, MMC focuses on impacts, experiences and decision-making at the individual and household level, aiming to provide insights on how people process and respond to the challenges of climate change, within the realm of migration.
The project will culminate in a research report and expert validation workshop.
Objective of the consultancy
The primary objectives of the consultant will be to manage the project, build a network of experts, and support research activities.
Scope of work
The consultant is expected to
- Oversee grant management, i.e. budget monitoring, project reporting, with the support of DRC and MMC staff
- Contribute to the organization of research, including but not limited to: organization of travel, meetings and interviews, and the final validation workshop
- Develop a network of regional expertise on mixed migration, and on climate impacts on mobility
- Be the main contact point between MMC and DRC on project implementation and administration
- Support research activities: contribute to the desk review, interviews, and analysis, as requested
- Number of working days: approx. 65 days
- Estimated start date of consultancy: 2 Jan 2024
- Date of submission of the final report: 15 March 2024
- End date of consultancy: 30 April 2024
Deliverables
The Consultant will submit the following deliverables as mentioned below:
Phase
Expected deliverables
Indicative description tasks
Maximum expected timeframe
Deadline
Phase 1
Inception
Tools for project management
Reporting templates and timelines set up; budget monitoring system in place, all in agreed file formats. Project timeline to be submitted as inception report
5 working days
End week 1
Phase 1 Inception
Mixed migration / climate mobility expert contact list
Contacts identified for the development of an expert network on mixed migration in the Middle East, particularly relating to climate change: potential contributors to the project
5 working days
End week 2
Phase 2 data gathering
Secondary data library; interview setup
In support of the researcher, develop a library of secondary data, and set up interviews with experts, arranging travel if necessary
10 working days
End week 4
Phase 3 analysis and report
Support the researcher in data processing and drafting
20 working days
End week 13
Phase 4 dissemination
Validation workshop
Organise and facilitate the final validation workshop; reporting on workshop
10 working days
Week 17
Throughout
Project reporting
Draft narrative and budget reports for submission to the donor; monitor the budget and organise weekly check-ins to monitor project progress
10 working days
Regular check-in throughout
An additional 5 working days are included for contingencies.
Duration, timeline, and payment
The total expected duration to complete the assignment will be no more than five months from the signature of the contract, otherwise a deduction on payment shall be made against the deliverable.
The consultant shall be prepared to complete the assignment no later than 30 April 2024.
Payment schedule:
30% upon satisfactory receipt of the inception report detailing the timeline.
60% upon the submission and acceptance of the research report.
10% at end of the consultancy period, upon acceptance of the validation workshop report and a narrative report.
Proposed Composition of Team
Not applicable.
Eligibility, qualification, and experience required
Essential:
- A minimum of three years of experience in project management, including budget management
- Experience in managing and conducting research
- A proven knowledge and understanding of the Middle East context, particularly with regard to migration and/or climate change, preferably involving experience in the region
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent command of spoken and written English
- Understanding of the migration and climate change challenges in low to medium-income countries;
- Sound understanding of the research tools and methodologies, including analysis;
- High capacity for organization and coordination, as well as an ability to work with a high degree of independence in an international team environment.
- Ability to structure complex insights into written and visual products that bring out key features and enable decision-making
- Access to relevant stakeholders in the Middle East.
- Candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and reporting skills. A list of publications an advantage.
Technical supervision
The assessment shall be completed in close cooperation with MMC’s Global Team as well as colleagues in DRC’s Middle East Regional Office, under the supervision of the MMC Global Team.
Location and support
The assignment will be based at DRC’s Middle East Regional office in Amman, Jordan. MMC and DRC will only provide office space. Accommodation, logistics and travel are at the cost and responsibility of the consultant. The consultant will provide a computer and mobile telephone.
Travel
The consultant will be expected to work primarily in Amman, and to be present at the end-of-project workshop. Travel costs will not be covered separately but must be included in the budget for the consultancy.
Also DRC will have no obligation of individual insurance where the consultant shall be responsible for individual insurance and health care.
Where, the consultant will be responsible of all running and operational cost including but not limited to, taxation registration, travel cost, insurance cost, accommodation, equipment, transportation, etc.
Submission process
Refer to the RFP letter invitation.
Evaluation of bids
Refer to the RFP letter invitation. The shortlisted will be contacted for an interview with the panel to ensure their understanding of the consultancy services.
How to apply
Bids can be submitted by email to the following dedicated, controlled, & secure email address:
[email protected]