Consultancy: Consolidated Report on Afghan Mixed Migration to and through Pakistan

Organization

• Danish Refugee Council
  
  

Posted 21 Oct 2025 Closing date 3 Nov 2025

Consultancy: Consolidated Report on Afghan Mixed Migration to and through Pakistan

• Who is the Mixed Migration Centre?
  
  

MMC is a knowledge centre engaged in data collection, research, analysis, and policy and programming on mixed migration. MMC has regional hubs in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, with a global team headquartered in Geneva and based in several countries worldwide.

MMC is a leading source for independent and high-quality data, research, analysis and expertise. MMC aims to increase understanding of mixed migration, to positively impact global and regional migration policies, to inform evidence-based mixed migration responses for people on the move and to stimulate forward thinking in public and policy debates on mixed migration. MMC’s overarching focus is on human rights and protection for all people on the move.

MMC is part of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC). While its institutional link to DRC ensures MMC’s work is grounded in operational reality, it acts as an independent source of data, research, analysis and policy development on mixed migration for policy makers, practitioners, journalists, and the broader humanitarian sector. The position of MMC does not necessarily reflect the position of DRC and vice versa. For more information on MMC visit our website (https://mixedmigration.org/).

Since 2014, MMC has been implementing 4Mi (see website for further detail) as its flagship primary data collection system which is an innovative approach that helps fill knowledge gaps, and inform policy and response regarding the nature of mixed migratory movements and the protection risks for refugees and migrants on the move. 4Mi has a unique network of field enumerators situated along frequently used mixed migration routes and in major migratory hubs. It aims to offer a regular, standardized, quantitative system of collecting primary data on mixed migration. In Asia and the Pacific, 4Mi has been active and implemented in Türkiye, Afghanistan, India, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia.

• Purpose of the Consultancy
  
  

The Mixed Migration Centre (MMC) seeks proposals to identify a consultant to produce a comprehensive research report on the migration experiences of Afghans in Pakistan, with a dedicated section on the protection risks and assistance needs of Afghan children, youth and caregivers. The report will draw on insights from 1,800 surveys collected by MMC on the migration experiences of Afghans in Pakistan.

Over a period of 25 working days, the consultant will draw on the insights from this data to present a nuanced understanding of migration drivers, routes, experiences, protection risks, access to services, and coping mechanisms of Afghans in Pakistan, in a comprehensive report. It is intended that the report will generate findings and actionable recommendations to inform humanitarian programming and policy discussion.

• Background
  
  

Pakistan has hosted large Afghan populations for over four decades. Since the Taliban takeover in August 2021, Pakistan has played an increasingly critical role as a destination for Afghans seeking safety, access to consular services for third-country visas, and resettlement programs.

However, Afghans in Pakistan and in transit face protection risks related to legal status, movement restrictions, and access to services. These are compounded by Pakistan’s recent deportation efforts, targeting both documented (Afghan Citizen Card and Proof of Registration cardholders) and undocumented Afghan nationals, significantly increasing the urgency for humanitarian access, protection measures, and assistance for those affected by forced returns, legal uncertainties, and heightened vulnerabilities.

MMC aims to document these complex Afghan migration dynamics to and through Pakistan, with the aim of producing evidence-based research on the experiences of Afghans on the move in Pakistan.

• Objectives of the Consultancy
  
  

The objective of the consultancy is to present findings and research on the experiences of Afghans in Pakistan, drawing on quantitative and qualitative data collected by MMC. MMC has collected quantitative data on the experiences of adult Afghans in Pakistan, as well as Afghan youth and children, to better understand the differentiated migration experiences and of different groups. The report is intended to provide a nuanced understanding of migration drivers, risks, vulnerabilities, and protection gaps of the different respondent profiles. The research will produce actionable recommendations to inform humanitarian programming and policy responses.

• Scope of Work and Methodology
  
  

The consultant is expected to draw on quantitative and qualitative data collected to formulate insights into migration experiences, protection risks, and assistance needs of Afghans in Pakistan.

The scope of work

Phase 1: Report outline

• Conduct a desk review of relevant literature and policy documents to inform the report writing.
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to identify themes and key findings.
• Set out proposed report structure and key findings in a report outline
  
  

Phase 2: Drafting

• Draft a 25–30-page report highlighting key findings from the collected data, including recommendations for different stakeholder groups.
  
  

Phase 3: Finalisation & Dissemination

• Finalise the report in line with MMC feedback, and editorial and style guidelines.
• Deliverables
  
  

The Consultant Will Submit The Following Deliverables

Phase 1: Draft a brief report outline with proposed content and key findings per section / 5 days

Phase 2: Draft Report: 25-30 pages / 15 days

Phase 3: Final Report, revised in line with MMC Feedback / 4 days and Internal Validation Meeting with MMC / 1 day

The consultant is expected to be in contact with the MMC points of contact to provide updates on status of deliverables, in line with agreed timeline. The MMC contact point will be responsible for ensuring timely review of drafts and provision of feedback.

MMC shall provide guidance documents on MMC editorial and style preferences. The consultant is responsible for ensuring that the final report is fully copy-edited and complies with MMC guidelines.

• Duration, timeline, and payment
  
  

Timeline

The following activities should be included under the Workplan in the submitted proposal:

• Completion of report outline following analysis of survey and key informant interview responses
• Review of report outline and integration of feedback
• Completion of 25–30-page draft report
• Review of draft report and integration of feedback
• Revising and finalising the report in line with MMC editorial and style guidelines.
  
  

Duration

Total number of working days should not exceed twenty-five (25) days for the hired consultant. The assignment shall be completed no later than 22 December 2025.

Estimated start date of consultancy: 17 November 2025 (Latest)

Estimated end date of consultancy: 22 December 2025

Payment

• 20% at the validation of the report outline.
• 50% on submission of draft report.
• 30% at the submission of final report.
• Proposed Composition of Team
• Technical Specialist Consultant (Report Writer)
• Eligibility, Qualification, and Experience Required.
  
  

Essential

• Consultant(s) should have a degree in Law, Social Sciences, International Relations, Migration, Refugee Studies or related areas of study;
• Proven knowledge and understanding of mixed migration dynamics in Pakistan and Afghanistan, e.g. through prior publications or relevant research experience;
• Proven research skills, including in both quantitative and qualitative analysis;
• Good understanding of legal and policy frameworks relating to migration and forced displacement (national, regional, and international);
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
  
  

Desirable

• Previous experience working with 4Mi methodology and data.
• Previous experience working with MMC.
• Technical supervision
  
  

The selected consultant will work under the supervision of the MMC Asia and the Pacific Regional Manager.

• Location and support
  
  

Home-based. MMC will provide datasets and style guides. The Consultant will provide their own equipment as needed.

• Travel
  
  

Home-based. Travel is not expected for this assignment.

• Submission process
  
  

Refer to the RFP Invitation Letter.

• Evaluation of bids
  
  

Refer to the RFP Invitation Letter.

How to apply

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) hereby requests you to submit price quotation(s) for the Consultancy: Consolidated Report on Afghan Mixed Migration to and through Pakistan with reference number RFP-RO05-00366433.

Please check attached Annex A.1 Terms of Reference for the details.

RFP Issuing Date : 21 October 2025

RFP Closing Date: 03 November 2025, 09:00 AM, UTC

03 November 2025, 13:00 PM, Tbilisi (GMT +4)

Complete Tender Documents can be found here: Solicitation Documents-RFP-RO05-00366433.zip

Address For The Submission Of Proposals

Hard copies at: 2 # Titsian Tabidze Tbilisi, Georgia

Electronic copies at [email protected]

Important Note: All consultants shall be tax registered as a legal entity in the relevant country. The tax registration can be as a company, Public Limited Company (PLC), or any other incorporation that defines the contracted consultant as a legal entity responsible for paying taxes on the payment they receive for the contracted services and not as an individual person

We look forward to your response.

Yours Sincerely,

Job details

Source

• Danish Refugee Council
  
  

Type

• Consultancy
  
  

Career category

• Information Management
  
  

Years of experience

• 5-9 years
  
  

Theme

• Protection and Human Rights
  
  

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