Research consultancy - Documenting good practices

BACKGROUND

The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is the global leader in the provision of data, information and analysis on internal displacement. IDMC monitors all situations of internal displacement, provides quantitative estimates of the numbers of IDPs worldwide, and develops research and analysis, which seeks to better inform policy and operational decisions that affect the lives of internally displaced people. In order to support countries and their partners in designing successful responses to internal displacement, IDMC is seeking to collect examples of initiatives that have resulted in positive outcomes for IDPs and helped them reach durable solutions, either returning to their area of origin, integrating in their host community or resettling elsewhere. This consultancy will support this effort through desk-based research.

CONSULTANCY OBJECTIVE

This is a six-month research consultancy to identify and investigate successful initiatives addressing internal displacement in different contexts and countries. The results of this research will inform IDMC’s analysis on what constitutes a successful initiative and what elements must be taken into account to help IDPs reach durable solutions. All contexts and countries will be relevant to inform this analysis, but the consultancy will focus more heavily on identifying good practices on addressing
gender inequalities in internal displacement to support IDMC’s current project ‘From evidence to action: addressing gender inequalities in internal displacement’. Other areas of particular interest are innovative financing mechanisms for solutions to internal displacement, the role of peacebuilding and related initiatives linked with violence and conflict-related displacement, and regions where less information is currently available.

Working under the supervision of the lead Researcher for this area of work, the consultant will:

• Undertake desk-based research to identify initiatives led by governments and other actors to address
  internal displacement in different contexts and countries, including literature review and remote key
  informant interviews;
• Create and develop an Excel database compiling key information on these different initiatives;
• Under the guidance and supervision of the lead Researcher, contribute to the analysis of what
  allowed these initiatives to be successful so that others can learn from their example and adapt them
  to different contexts;
• Develop quality drafts to be featured in IDMC’s Global Repository of Good Practices on each of the
  selected initiatives;
• Upon request, draft inputs for different publications based on this research and analysis;
• Upon request, present key findings from this research to IDMC colleagues.
• The consultant will also be expected to work in close cooperation with other IDMC colleagues from
  different teams and departments.

CONSULTANCY TIME and IMPLEMENTATION TIMEFRAME

This is a full time (100%) consultancy to be undertaken over a 6-month period, commencing in early
May.

Key Deliverables:

1. Excel database compiling key information on at least 30 different initiatives led by governments and other actors to address internal displacement in different contexts and countries, including at least 15 examples that focus on addressing gender inequalities;
2. Quality drafts following the Global Repository of Good Practices' template for each of these 30 initiatives to be featured on IDMC’s website;
3. Written inputs to at least 2 publications on internal displacement (possibly other publications upon request);
4. Presentation to IDMC staff on key findings from this research.

Skills/areas of expertise and qualifications:

• Perfect command of the English language, both written and oral; additional languages are a plus;
• Demonstrated research, analysis and writing skills;
• Experience using quantitative data for own research;
• Master’s degree or above in international relations, development, political science, social science,
  economy, migration or a related field;
• Demonstrated interest for displacement, human mobility, development or humanitarian work.

Pre-requisites for application:

• Applications can be accepted only from named individuals.
• Registration as a “sole trader” or consultant in country of residence or as employee within a
  consultancy company is required.
• The consultant must provide proof of status and membership of national social security scheme
  before a consultancy contract can be issued.
• The consultant must be available as of early May 2023.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply through NRC's online recruitment platform, and include the following documents as attachments:

• Curriculum vitae;
• Cover letter / Expression of Interest;
• List of references that can be contacted to verify the quality of services;
• Proof of registration as a sole trader/registered company;
• Rates: daily consultancy rate* in CHF only, inclusive of all charges.

*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 in the application. The service provider is responsible to ensure that VAT and other taxes, if any, are included in the charges and the invoice where applicable.