CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Analytical Review of South African Census 2011 on Human Mobility
***Closing date 28 February 2013***
The African Centre for Migration & Society (ACMS) is Southern Africa's leader for scholarship on human mobility and social transformation. Dedicated to informing academic and policy debate, the ACMS is currently seeking researchers to analyse newly released data from the 2011 South African census.
In November 2012, Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) began disseminating findings from the 2011 census. In March 2013, StatsSA will release a one-in-ten sample allowing for independent review. The ACMS is currently seeking one or more researchers to analyse the newly released data. The work outlined below is intended to become a reference point for scholarly and policy deliberation on human mobility into and within the country.
The work required comprises the following tasks:
* A methodological note reviewing the data quality on domestic and international migration included in the 2011 census with reference to strengths and weaknesses vis-a-vis the previous census and 2007 community survey. The note should also include concrete suggestions for improving data collection on human mobility;
* A descriptive report on international migration into and out of South Africa highlighting origins and destinations at the national and sub-national level;
* A descriptive report on domestic mobility at the provincial, district and (selected) municipal level;
* A descriptive report identifying complementary data sets and their potential interface with the 2011 census data.
Each of the descriptive reports should include, inter alia:
* A profile of migrants at the national, provincial, district and select municipal levels. These profiles should include:
- The total number of migrants in absolute terms and as a percentage of the total population;
- Total population changes between 1996 and 2011 and the contribution of migration to that change using available census and community survey data;
- Where appropriate, the number of people 'lost' due to outmigration;
- A matrix of movements by district, province and/or country;
- Welfare status of migrants including housing type, household composition, occupation, education, etc.;
- This analysis should be disaggregated by age, gender, and educational levels.
* A profile of migration trends within the country. This should include:
- Length of stay and frequency of movement;
- Country, province, district and municipality of origin;
- Urbanization;
- Demographic profile of migrants;
- Indication of documentation and/or legal status;
- Correlation between migration and HDI of receiving communities;
- Education and skills profile of migrants (ideally including comparison with current employment status and occupation);
- A discussion of the links between migration and the potential for poverty alleviation.
The reports should be written in accessible language while including annexes providing detailed descriptions of the methods of analysis. Wherever possible, the data should include illustrative charts, tables, and maps on key variables.
Prospective consultants should submit a covering letter, full CV, work plan and proposed budget to Mr. Jean Pierre Misago ([log in to unmask]) by 28 February 2013. Work is to be completed by 30 June 2013. Please also direct any inquiries to Mr. Misago.
For more on the ACMS, visit: www.migration.org.za
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