Request for Proposals: Research Consultant: Lebanon country study, Return Implications for Host Economies

excerpts from the official posting

This consultancy covers the Lebanon study. Syrian labor in Lebanon has been concentrated in agriculture, construction and cleaning, the sectors in which Syrians are legally permitted to work, and much of it is informal, so administrative data capture it poorly. Agricultural employers are increasingly concerned about…

Profile

• At least 7 years of experience in labor or development economics, political economy or a closely related field, including leading mixed-methods research (required).
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lebanon’s economy and labor market, including the regulatory framework governing Syrian employment and the role of informal labor (required).
• Proven experience conducting key informant interviews and focus group discussions with employers, public authorities, and host and refugee communities, and analyzing…