Terms of Reference (TOR) at Danish Refugee Council – February 2025

📌 Position: Consultant for MMC Quantitative Research
📍 Location: Tanzania
🕒 Duration: March – July 2025
💼 Organization: Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

About Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international humanitarian NGO with operations in over 40 countries, providing support and protection to displaced communities. Through the Mixed Migration Centre (MMC), DRC conducts research, policy analysis, and data collection to enhance understanding of mixed migration patterns worldwide.

Since 2014, MMC has implemented the 4Mi project, which collects primary data from migrants and refugees along key migration routes. The project provides crucial insights into migration drivers, protection risks, and decision-making processes.

For more information about 4Mi, visit: Mixed Migration Centre – 4Mi

Consultancy Overview

MMC seeks a consultant to conduct quantitative research on mixed migration movements in Tanzania as part of a project funded by UNHCR. The consultant will be responsible for:

✔ Obtaining necessary authorizations for data collection.
✔ Recruiting and training enumerators.
✔ Collecting approximately 1,200 surveys from people in mixed movements.
✔ Ensuring compliance with MMC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality standards.

The consultant must have legal authorization to work in Tanzania and the selected research locations.

Research Context

Tanzania is a key transit country along the Southern Route and the Western Indian Ocean Route, both widely used by migrants traveling from the Horn of Africa and Great Lakes region toward Southern Africa and Mayotte (Comoros).

Migrants use various transport modes (air, sea, overland), often facing protection risks such as:
🔹 Clandestine travel in shipment containers
🔹 Walking long distances through remote areas
🔹 Smuggling and human trafficking networks

To inform policy and improve migrant protection, this research will provide updated, evidence-based insights on migration trends, decision-making, and protection needs in Tanzania.

Key Responsibilities

🔹 Project Planning & Coordination

• Secure research permits and approvals in Tanzania.
• Identify optimal data collection locations and enumerator needs.
• Participate in MMC Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions.

🔹 Enumerator Recruitment & Training

• Recruit qualified field enumerators.
• Develop training materials and conduct a 2-day training workshop.

🔹 Data Collection & Management

• Conduct a pilot survey for validation.
• Implement 1,200 structured interviews using MMC’s data collection tool.
• Ensure enumerators meet daily survey targets.
• Provide regular feedback to MMC on data quality.

Deliverables & Timeline

📆 March – July 2025

Deliverables:
1️⃣ Inception Report – Research strategy, work plan, and methodology.
2️⃣ Quantitative Data Collection – ~1,200 surveys completed in Tanzania.

Final Submission Format: 📄 Word, PDF, or online link.

Eligibility & Qualifications

✅ Essential Requirements:
✔ Advanced degree (Master’s/PhD) in Migration Studies, Social Sciences, or related field.
✔ 5+ years experience in migration research, with expertise in quantitative data collection.
✔ Strong knowledge of mixed migration routes in East & Southern Africa.
✔ Proven ability to secure research permits in Tanzania.
✔ Fluency in English & Swahili (French is a plus).

✅ Desirable Skills:
✔ Knowledge of Somali, Tigrinya, Oromo, or Amharic.
✔ Previous experience with MMC ethical guidelines and SOPs.

Compensation & Payment Structure

💰 Payment Terms:
✔ 30% upfront upon Inception Report submission.
✔ Remaining 70% upon project completion.

🔹 Consultant must arrange travel, accommodation, and insurance.

Application Process

📅 Deadline: 4th March 2025, 5 PM EAT
📩 Submit applications via email: [email protected]

🔹 Application Requirements:
1️⃣ Technical Proposal: Research strategy, timeline, and methodology.
2️⃣ Financial Proposal (in USD): Breakdown of fees (admin & professional).
3️⃣ Supporting Documents: Relevant experience, previous research work, and references.

📌 Important:

• Email subject: Include RFP Number as per the RFP Invitation Letter.
• Separate emails for Financial & Technical Proposals.
• Attachments should not exceed 4MB.

For more details, contact: [email protected]

Final Notes

🔹 The consultancy is a competitive bid process, and proposals will be evaluated based on expertise, methodology, and cost-effectiveness.
🔹 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For full bidding documents, visit: [RFP-RO01-003711 MMC Quantitative Research on Mixed Movements in Tanzania].