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RESEARCH STUDY – REFUGEE POPULATIONS IN THE GREAT LAKES REGION (CONSULTANCY CONTRACT)

The European Institute of Peace (EIP) is looking for exceptional individuals or companies who share our vision for a world where people live in safety and peace because conflicts and grievances are resolved through inclusive dialogue and lasting political agreements.

We provide practical experience, technical expertise, and policy advice on conflict resolution. We use a variety of tools to help us do this, including analysis, mapping and design of peace processes and agreements, facilitating policy discussions, and proposing practical engagement, for example through inclusive dialogue and mediation support.

Based in Brussels and active in over a dozen countries, the European Institute of Peace is an independent organisation working collaboratively with European decision-makers, the parties to the conflict, and those who represent people suffering from insecurity or at risk of violence, as well as the conflict prevention, resolution and mediation community.

Our innovative approach to peace enables us to be agile, creative, and effective in everything we do, and these are key qualities we look for in our team members. See https://www.eip.org/ for more information.

We are looking for a consultant or company to perform a Research Study – Refugee Populations in the Great Lakes Region supporting the Engagement, Dialogue and Process Design unit.

Background

The research study aims to shed further light on the needs, aspirations and diversity of certain neglected refugee populations in the Great Lakes region. Further details regarding the targeted populations will be provided upon awarding the contract. The data collection will feed into a study report that the consultant will be expected to collaborate on. The research will require fieldwork in Uganda (and potentially in other places of the Great Lakes region).

Terms of reference

The selected consultant/company will be required to fulfil the following actions:

  • Collect and share key written sources on the issue, including relevant examples, on issues regarding refugee populations in Uganda (and potentially in other places of the Great Lakes region);
  • Develop a work plan for the field research;
  • Develop a first draft of the questionnaire for review by the Institute;
  • Develop a purposive sampling strategy for review by the Institute, and subsequently conduct a sampling of interviewees;
  • Carry out 10-15 semi-structured in-depth interviews with individuals from refugee populations in the Great Lakes region, in accordance with the agreed-upon sampling strategy;
  • Record full detailed transcripts of all interviews to be shared with the Institute;
  • Participate in planning meetings with the Institute;
  • Collaborate on the drafting of the research study and provide necessary observations.

Profile

  • Proven work and field experience in conducting research and interviews on sensitive topics;  
  • Proven experience in engaging with and accessing vulnerable populations;
  • Experience with working with Gender sensitivity and the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda (UNSCR 1325);
  • Experience in networking with national and international official actors;
  • Experience in conducting independent work based on an agreed work plan with fixed deadlines;
  • Perfect command of written and oral English; proficiency in French is an asset.   

The successful consultant/company should be a resident of a country in the Great Lakes region. Women are encouraged to apply. 

The Institute offers

Consultancy contract from ASAP to 31/03/2023.

Based on an assessment of the work delivered, the contract might be extended to cover further research in the region.

Expected start date:

As soon as possible

Recruitment process

Please submit in English:

  • Your CV (Name_Surname_CV_Research Study GLR);
  • A one-page motivation letter (Name_Surname_ML_Research Study GLR) demonstrating your qualification according to the profile.
  • A proposed work plan and financial plan including the total cost for the study (Name_Surname_WK_Research Study GLR).

Subject of the e-mail: Name_Surname_Research Study GLR

Submit to: recruitment@cg9lzbbryk.preview.infomaniak.website

The deadline is 14/02/2023, 23:59 (Brussels time). The successful candidate will be selected based on the most competitive offer, including technical and financial proposal.

Deadline for application: 14 February 2023