Researcher – Assessment of economic opportunities for returning migrants (Uzbekistan)

Output 1: • Focus group discussion guide developed and participants mobilized. • 5 focus group discussions with returnees conducted. • Survey tool for returnees adapted and 30 returnees surveyed. Output 2: • List of key return actors and relevant stakeholders compiled, and questions for interviews with them prepared. • 10 Key Informant Interviews carried out. Output 3: • 3 sectors of interest to returnees identified, based on sector analysis and KII. • Survey tool for companies adapted to local context. • 30 companies surveyed on their experience with and attitudes towards returnees. Output 4: • A database of persons and companies that were interviewed compiled with analysis of survey. • Comprehensive report, including research findings and practical recommendations for support interventions, developed. Timeline: All above duties need to be completed within (and no later than) two months from the contract start date.