Consultancy for Standard DAC Estimation Tool Development

About the role

The consultancy will design, test, validate and document a standardized Displacement Affected Communities (DAC) estimation tool for nine target cities in the SUIDAC project. The consultant will work closely with MMC, city authorities and technical partners to create a practical, rigorous and scalable methodology.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a literature and methodological review of existing DAC estimation approaches and assess data source feasibility.
• Develop a user‑friendly, replicable estimation framework and accompanying methodology note for municipalities.
• Test the methodology in selected cities, produce DAC population estimates and define confidence intervals.
• Facilitate validation workshops, incorporate stakeholder feedback and finalize documentation.
• Prepare a capacity‑building package, including training guides and implementation guidance for city officials.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in Statistics, Demography, Data Science, Migration Studies, Urban Planning or related field.
• Minimum five years of experience conducting applied research on urban forced‑displacement populations in fragile contexts.
• Proven experience developing population estimation or demographic methodologies.
• Strong analytical, reporting and communication skills for donor audiences.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Statistical modelling and estimation techniques.
• Use of administrative, survey, census and geospatial data sets.
• Preparation of technical documentation and methodology notes.