Research Service Provider for undertaking “A Vulnerability Risk Assessment
Research Study in selected districts of Maharashtra for understanding Migration
Pathways in Sugar Supply Chain”
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is an intergovernmental humanitarian organization established in 1951 and is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits both migrants and society.
Maharashtra is the second biggest sugar producing state in India after Uttar Pradesh and is also very vulnerable to climate change effects, as extreme climatic events like irregular rainfall, heat waves and prolonged dry spells are increasingly common. Such climate change events have had a significant impact on the rural community. To address these issues, Coalition for Responsible Sugarcane India (CRSI), Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) are implementing a joint programme for - aimed at Creating Pathways for Safe, Orderly and Responsible Migration for Ensuring Social Sustainability in Sugar Supply Chain in Maharashtra, India (COSMOS).
For this, IOM is looking for a qualified, committed, and experienced Research Service Provider for identifying sugarcane work value chains based on the profiling of the target beneficiaries and facilitate in better understanding of the context and of the linkages between migration, labour practices, and rural livelihoods and thus, recognizing the current resilience level of the targeted communities engaged in the sugarcane work. The Research Service Provider is expected to have following background:
Qualifications:
- Researchers in the team with at least 2 to 3 years of experience with PhD in Migration,Agriculture Science, Social and Political Sciences, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
- Researchers in the team having at least 1 to 2 years’ experience with master’s degree and bachelor’s degree in the field of Social Sciences, Environmental studies, Agriculture Science, migration mobility or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
Experience:
- Must have relevant experience in the migration sector, with knowledge of relevant global, regional, and national priorities and issues;
- Deep knowledge of sugarcane supply chain and its supply chain coordination
- Demonstrable experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection, analyses and research methodologies, which includes report writing and data representation;
- Specialized knowledge of and experience in gender mainstreaming and gender-sensitive research methodologies is a distinct advantage;
- Working with grassroots partners, local community groups, local government stakeholders and UN organizations working on similar issues and projects in Telangana.
Skills:
- Strong communication strategy.
- Excellent drafting, analysis and coordination.
- Fluency in English, Telugu and working proficiency in Hindi.
How to Apply:
All applicants’ meeting minimum qualifications and aforementioned requirements are encouraged to go through the following steps:
1. Download the detailed Terms of Reference using the link provided below.
2. Submit application via e-mail to iomindiaprocurement@iom.int referring to the reference number: 30000029977, July 31st , 2026 with the following documents by:
Technical proposal
i. Cover Letter
ii. Conceptual framework (2 pages)
iii. Detailed methodology (2 pages)
iv. Work plan (1 page)
v. Budget
vi. Draft outline of the report
vii. Explanation of the Service Provider’s suitability for the assignment (1 page) including names and contacts of three recent professional referees
viii. Two references/examples of previous similar work
ix. Names and CVs of individuals or team members proposed, highlighting their experience relevant to this study and their roles in the achievement of the assignment.
x. Any other relevant information the applicant may wish to share.
3. Please ensure that the application is complete with the above-mentioned documents. The applicants not submitting their applications with the required documents will not be considered.
4. Only the applicants residing in India will be considered.
5. Any attempt for persuasion will be considered a disqualification.
6. Only short-listed applicants will be invited for the next stage of engagement.
7. For any queries, please contact prsingh@iom.int
For detailed information, please check the complete version of the RFQ attached below.