Consultancy on MMC Development of a Standard DAC Estimation Tool - SUIDAC Project

Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading international NGO and one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. Active in 40 countries with 9,000 employees and supported by 7,500 volunteers, DRC protects, advocates, and builds sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement affected people and communities. DRC works during displacement at all stages: In the acute crisis, in displacement, when settling and integrating in a new place, or upon return. DRC provides protection and life-saving humanitarian assistance; supports displaced persons in becoming self-reliant and included into hosting societies; and works with civil society and responsible authorities to promote protection of rights and peaceful coexistence.

MMC is a knowledge centre engaged in data collection, research, analysis, and policy and programming on mixed migration. MMC has regional hubs hosted in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America, with a global team headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and based in several countries worldwide. MMC is a leading source for independent and high-quality data, research, analysis and expertise on mixed migration. MMC aims to increase understanding of mixed migration, to positively impact global and regional migration policies, to inform evidence-based protection 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. The MMC is part of and governed by the Danish Refugee Council. For more information on MMC visit our website ( (http://www.mixedmigration.org/)).

## Purpose and Objective of the consultancy

The overall purpose of the consultancy is to design, test, validate and document a standardized DAC Estimation Tool that can be implemented by cities/municipalities across the nine SUIDAC target cities. The consultancy directly contributes to Activity 1.1 and Activity 1.3 of the SUIDAC project which require the review of existing approaches to estimating DAC populations and the development of a standardized and replicable estimation methodology for use by city authorities. The consultant will work closely with MMC, city authorities, Technical Implementing Partners (TIPs) and other relevant stakeholders to develop a practical, rigorous and scalable methodology that enables cities to estimate DAC population size and distribution.

## Deliverables

The Consultant will contribute to the following task:

**Phase**

**Expected deliverables**

**Indicative description tasks**

**Maximum expected timeframe**

**Task 1**

**Literature and Methodological review and Assessment of existing city data sources**

- Conduct a review of global, regional and country specific methodologies used to estimate Displacement Affected Communities (DAC).
- Analyze and assess the feasibility of integrating available data sources for DACs with municipal, national and humanitarian data sets.
- Identify methodologies suitable for low-data urban environments and produce recommendations for the SUIDAC context.

**13th November -31st December, 2026**

**Task 2**

**Development of the DAC Estimation Tool**

- Design a standardized and replicable estimation framework suitable for all SUIDAC cities
- Design user-friendly and city-specific methodology note to be shared with city officials.
- Develop a practical implementation model that municipalities can apply without advanced statistical expertise.

**13th November – 31st December, 2026**

**Task 3**

**Determination of DACs per City**

- Test out the methodology for city-level DAC population estimations and develop estimates. This will be dependent on municipality fieldwork/data provisions in order to develop an estimate.
- Establish methodological groundings for confidence intervals, margin of errors and contextual estimation notes for the SUIDAC cities.

**1st December, 2026 – 19th February, 2027**

**Task 4**

**Validation and stakeholder consultation**

- Present the findings of the DAC estimates and the methodology note to MMC and facilitate consultation and validation workshops.
- Incorporate feedback and update methodology note
- Document lessons learned and methodological refinements.

**22nd February -5th March, 2027**

**Task 5**

**Finalisation and Capacity Building Package**

- Finalize the methodology and user guidance materials including the training guide and practical implementation guidance for municipalities.
- Prepare technical documentation outlining assumptions, limitations and recommended applications for MMC and city authorities.

**8th March – 31st March 2027**

The Consultant will provide the documentation***by email on a Word, PDF document and link format.***

## Duration, timeline, and payment

The consultancy will run for five (5) months, from Mid November 2026 to March 2027.

Payment Schedule is:

1. 20% of the total costs upon signing of the contract
2. 50% upon completion of tasks 1-3 in the deliverables above
3. 30% upon satisfactory completion of the tasks, methodology note, DAC estimation per city and capacity building package.

## Proposed Composition of Team

- Principle DAC estimation consultant

## Eligibility, qualification, and experience required

### Essential:

- A degree and post-graduate degree in Statistics, International Affairs, Political science ,Demography, Economics, Data Science, Geography, Migration Studies, Urban Planning, Public Policy, BA in Political Science; MA in International Affairs and Development; a related area of study.
- A minimum of 5 years broad and deep experience with conducting applied research on urban forced displacement populations in fragile contexts
- Ddemonstrable experience in developing population estimation or demographic methodologies.
- A strong and proven background (e.g. through prior publications), knowledge and understanding of urban displacement regionally and globally.
- Proven experience in statistical modelling and estimation techniques using administrative, survey, census and geospatial data sets.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent analytical and reporting skills, particularly for donor audiences.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Prior experience with MMC is a plus.

## Technical supervision

The selected consultant will work under the supervision of:

- ***Head of MMC Eastern and Southern Africa,***
- ***MMC Data and Research Manager***

## Location and support

Most coordination with MMC will take place virtually through weekly calls and weekly update emails.

The Consultant will provide a computer and any other required electronic equipment needed for the assignment.

## Travel

No travel will be required for this assignment.