Expression of Interest - Research Consultant/Research Firm: Falepili Mobility Pathway Economic Impact and Policy Research

About the Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform

The Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform program is an Australian Government initiative funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and managed by DT Global. It provides Pacific Island Countries with a suite of flexible, fit-for-purpose options that support broad governance and stability development outcomes. Services provided by the Partnerships Platform can include recruitment, procurement, grants, monitoring and evaluation, research and training, advisory support, and program design and management. Our partners identify the areas in which this support is required, and these can include climate change, strengthening public financial management systems, infrastructure, governance, economic growth and social inclusion.

About DT Global

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

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About the Opportunity

This research seeks to generate robust evidence on the sustainability and economic challenges of the Falepili Mobility Pathway, how to maximise the economic benefits of the Falepili Mobility Pathway and circular migration, the financial challenges faced by Falepili visa holders, and the potential for a small loan facility for visa holders. The findings will support evidence-based policy development and contribute to a stronger understanding of how migration pathways can support Tuvalu's development priorities, resilience objectives and future planning.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Advanced qualifications and a strong publication or applied-research record in economics, migration, labour mobility, development policy, public policy, finance or a closely related field;
• Demonstrated experience undertaking Pacific research, preferably relating to migration, mobility, remittances, labour markets or small island states;
• Strong mixed-methods research design and quantitative and qualitative analysis capability;
• Experience with feasibility studies, inclusive finance, loan facilities or financial-product design;
• Knowledge of Tuvaluan context, institutions and culturally appropriate engagement practices;
• Experience conducting research with geographically dispersed participants, including online data collection;
• Strong research ethics, safeguarding and data-protection practice;
• The ability to communicate complex findings clearly to Government and non-technical audiences; and
• Capacity to complete the assignment within the required timeframe.

HOW TO APPLY
We welcome your interest in joining the Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform. Interested consultants, research firms, universities, research institutes, individual researchers, or consortia should submit:

• A brief technical proposal outlining their understanding of the assignment, proposed approach and methodology.
• Details of the proposed team, including relevant expertise, roles and key personnel CVs.
• A summary of relevant experience, including examples of similar research or evaluation assignments.
• An outline of the proposed approach to ethics, data protection and culturally appropriate engagement.
• A detailed financial proposal with budget assumptions and indicative costs.
• Any declarations, including conflicts of interest and proposed subcontracting arrangements.
• Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how Tuvaluan and Pacific expertise and participation will be incorporated into the assignment.