The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) is the world’s authoritative source of data and analysis on internal displacement. Since our establishment in 1998 as part of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), we offer a rigorous, transparent and independent service to the international community, and inform policy and operational decisions to improve the lives of people living in, or at risk of, internal displacement.
With a team of 23 people in Geneva and an annual budget of 5 million USD, we monitor more than 130 countries in the world for which we provide verified, consolidated and multi-sourced estimates of the number of people internally displaced or at risk of becoming displaced by conflict, violence, disasters and development projects. We complement this global data with interdisciplinary research into the drivers, patterns and impacts of internal displacement. Using this evidence, we provide tailor-made advice and support to inform global, regional and national policy-making. Our data and evidence are published on our website and via our Global Internal Displacement Database (http://www.internal-displacement.org/database/displacement-data). Our flagship report, the Global Report on Internal Displacement (http://www.internal-displacement.org/global-report/grid2018/), published every year in May, is the world refeence on IDP statistics, featuring trends and thematic analyses,
country and regional spotlights.
Of the 70.8 million people forcibly displaced around the world, 41.3 million – close to six out of ten – are internally displaced people (IDPs). In 2017, the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) formally launched the Invisible Majority thematic series, which examines the relationship between internal displacement and cross-border movements. To date, IDMC has published reports on Iraq, Colombia, Nigeria, South Sudan, Myanmar and Afghanistan. IDMC’s findings show that a majority of refugees are internally displaced before crossing an international border, and that returning refugees face the risk of further displacement if they go back prematurely or involuntarily to their country of origin. These results reinforce the need for conflict prevention and early warning, increased development investment in countries of origin and a more nuanced understanding of why people cross borders. At the same time, the findings show that hosting states need to uphold the core principle of non-refoulement and facilitate access to livelihoods and assistance to prevent premature returns from contributing to vicious cycles of displacement.
Post-return mobility in Nigeria
Nigerians represent the largest group of African asylum seekers in the European Union. To curb these movements, the European Union has spent over 770 million euros on migration projects in the country, including nearly half of which is spent on border control. At the same time, there were over 5,780 enforced returns of Nigerian nationals from the European Union between 2014-2018, plus an additional 1,490 who returned ‘voluntarily’ following an order to leave. A further 2,500 Nigerians were ordered to leave the EU in 2019. Other returns have taken place from within the region, especially Niger and Mali. As part of the Migration Governance and Asylum Crises (MAGYC) project funded by Horizon 2020, IDMC is preparing to conduct a study of post-return mobility in Nigeria. The study will focus on patterns of post-return mobility according to modalities of return, experiences of displacement, and conditions in areas of origin. Returnees will be identified through convenience sampling, drawing upon the social networks of researchers, partners and participants. Over one hundred in-depth qualitative interviews will be conducted with returnees to examine the challenges they have faced upon return to their country of origin, and their resulting mobility. The objectives of the study are as follows:
- Examine patterns of post-return mobility according to modalities of return along the forced-voluntary continuum;
- Examine patterns of post-return mobility according to returnees’ prior experiences of internal displacement;
- Examine patterns of post-return mobility according to conditions in returnees’ areas of origin; and
- Identify implications for migration and asylum policy.
Qualifications
IDMC is seeking a researcher or research team to conduct primary data collection in Nigeria. The researcher will have proven experience managing high-quality research programmes in the country, and possess a keen understanding of the specific migration-related issues affecting Nigeria. Participants with no prior experience in Nigeria need not apply.
Generic professional competencies:
- Master’s degree in international development, migration, humanitarian affairs, or related field;
- Proven relevant research experience in the country;
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal – knowledge of other Nigerian languages a plus.
Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
- Knowledge of human mobility issues;
- Knowledge of ethical issues in primary data collection;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Collaborative working style with ability to work independently.
Timeframe
Data collection is expected to start in April 2020, for a duration of up to three months. All data is expected to be delivered by end of June 2020. The resulting report will be drafted by IDMC. The researcher will have an opportunity to review the report ahead of publication.
How to apply:
All interested applicants should submit the following:
• CV
• Two-page cover letter
• List of references that can be contacted to verify the quality of services.
• Rates: daily consultancy rate in CHF or USD, inclusive VAT and all charges.
NB. This daily rate and currency will be fixed for the duration of the contract. Any payment for additional costs, third-party services or travel expenses will be discussed and decided on for each consultancy contract and thus these costs should not be listed as part of the daily rate.
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