While there are efforts to involve diasporas in development activities, no study has been conducted to identify and determine the needs of existing diaspora organizations and their engagement with government entities or representatives in national and regional spaces. To respond to this gap, the Western Hemisphere Program will hire a consultant or consulting firm to conduct this study and mapping.

The objective is to identify through an exploratory diagnosis the organizational experiences of Caribbean diasporas, their needs, and their level of commitment and dialogue with governments. In addition, it will identify challenges and response during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the expected results is to have a report that is useful for the governments of the countries of origin on the diasporas, regional mechanisms such as the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, and other stakeholders, to make these organizations visible as actors and development actors. This, in addition to showing the needs of diaspora organizations, helps identify development opportunities for home communities. The study will be qualitative and incorporate development, humanitarian response, human rights and gender perspectives to characterize the organizational experiences of diasporas from the Eastern Caribbean.

The candidate must send:

• CV
• A letter of interest.
• A methodological proposal that includes a detailed schedule of activities, including interviews with allied counterparts, proposal for study structure and research protocol
• U.S. dollar budget proposal. The budget should include the costs of staff, travel (if applicable, with associated costs), and all other costs deemed necessary to conduct the research.

If  you are a firm wishing to apply, please email: iomsanjoseprocurement@iom.int 
If you are an individual consultant, please email: cosanjosevacancies2@iom.int

Referring to the vacancy: "Evaluation Of Opportunities And Challenges Of The Involvement Of The Diaspora Organizations Of The Eastern Caribbean"