Terms of Reference for Research to Establish Migrants Policy Gaps and Needs of Migrants in Bosaso-Puntland Somalia at American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)

Scope of assignment:

• The consultant will be expected to carry out the research, stablish migration policy gaps and migrant needs for enhanced migrants’ protection.

Objectives of the research:

• To identify existing migrant policies and migration policy gaps that will guide AFSC’s Advocacy initiates in Somalia.
• To establish Migrants needs and possible interventions to enhance their protection.
• To Identify and recommend interventions that enhance social cohesion and peaceful coexistence within communities living in Bossaso.

The consultant is expected to:

• Respond to the ToR with a technical and financial proposal describing how he / she will undertake the assignment.
• Present an inception report upon contract signing detailing the research design, methodology and data collection tools to be discussed and agreed upon with AFSC.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection while considering combination of methods such as surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and document analysis to collect relevant data on policy gaps and migrant needs while ensuring gathering of high-quality data, secure management of data, respect, and confidentiality of the respondents.
• A draft Migration research report for review by the Somalia Country program team
• Presentation of a detailed final report incorporating feedback from the Somalia Country Representative.

Duration of the assignment

The assignment will be conducted and completed within 21 consultancy days Spread in January and February 2024.

Applicant Requirements

Desired Qualifications

AFSC is seeking qualified, experienced, proactive, and dedicated expert with knowledge on research and documentation.

• The ideal candidate should have post graduate qualifications in relevant discipline including development studies, social sciences, psychology, or any other related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experiences in conducting research on Migration and baseline surveys in Somalia context.
• Excellent understanding of Migrants needs and context in Bosaso.
• Proven track record on quantitative and qualitative data collection tools and analysis using participatory approaches.
• Experiences in using theory of change.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people from different backgrounds to deliver quality products within a short time frame.
• Be flexible, responsive to changes and demands and open to feedback.

Key skills and competencies

• Proficiency in designing and implementing research methodologies, including both qualitative and quantitative approaches research and documentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills to assess and analyse existing policies, identifying gaps, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive needs assessments, considering various dimensions such as healthcare, education, employment, legal rights, and social integration.
• Proven research experience and publication work.
• Proficient in utilizing various data collection methods, including surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and document analysis.
• Demonstrated success working in collaboration with multiple organizations, international experience in developing countries.
• Understanding of and commitment to ethical research practices, ensuring participant confidentiality, informed consent, and respectful engagement.
• Knowledge of Somalia Context
• Language: Excellent written and spoken English