Researcher in Congo, DRC – Country Assessment on Digital Economy Opportunities for Refugees and Displaced Persons

Timeline: All above duties need to be completed within 6 weeks from the start date, at the latest.

Output 1:

• Desk research plan and analytical framework developed and validated with ITC and project stakeholders.
• Preliminary mapping of RDP clusters and key stakeholders to be engaged completed and validated with ITC and project stakeholders.

Output 2:

• FGD guide and KII questionnaires translated and adopted to local context and validated with ITC and project stakeholders.
• At least 1 Focus Group Discussion conducted with RDPs across selected clusters.
• At least 10 Key Informant Interviews conducted.
• Short survey tool developed/adapted and administered to relevant RDP and private sector actors, including to estimate economic data such as income, and reliance on humanitarian support.

Output 3:

• Data from FGDs, KIIs, and survey consolidated and analysed.
• Country summary table compiled integrating qualitative and quantitative findings including priority RDP clusters and key opportunity areas in the digital economy identified.
• Database of engaged stakeholders submitted including all required details for potential incentive provision.
• Key insights presented to ITC and project partners incl. Q&A in virtual call.