Overarching Objectives of the Evaluation are:

1. Employment Needs Analysis of Asylum Seekers & Refugees living in DP Accommodation   

Conduct a thorough assessment of the self-identified employment needs of asylum seekers and refugees residing in South County Dublin and identify the key challenges and barriers to meeting those needs. 

This needs analysis should be an accurate representation of the asylum seeker/refugee population residing in South County Dublin and should include those with and without English language abilities. Sample size should be no less than 10 – 15% of the asylum seeker/refugee population currently residing in South County Dublin area. 

• Establish the primary objectives of the needs analysis, such as identifying gaps in current support services, understanding the unique challenges faced by refugees and asylum seekers, and uncovering opportunities for improved service delivery.
• Identify barriers, challenges, and opportunities related to their successful access to the local labour market. e.g. childcare, recognition of qualifications etc. 
• Identify / Examine the challenges and difficulties faced by asylum seekers and refugees in accessing services and support, including information gaps, and language barriers
• Identify education and training needs of the refugee & asylum seekers population to support SDCP to develop targeted programs and initiatives that promote skill development, integration, and successful career pathways. 

1. Skills Audit of Asylum Seekers & Refugees living in DP Accommodation   

Conduct a thorough assessment of the existing skills, qualifications, and professional experience of asylum seekers and refugees residing in South County Dublin.

This analysis should be an accurate representation of the asylum seeker/refugee population residing in South County Dublin and should include those with and without English language abilities. Sample size should be no less than 10 – 15% of the asylum seeker/refugee population currently residing in South County Dublin area. 

• Identify and document the range of skills and competencies possessed by individuals within this population.
• Identify skills gaps and areas for upskilling and reskilling among the asylum seekers and refugees.
• Identify the work and career goals of asylum seekers & refugees.

1. Reporting and Recommendations:

Prepare a comprehensive report presenting the findings, analysis, and recommendations based on the skills audit and employment needs analysis.

• Identify employment support needs of asylum seeker and refugee populations in South County Dublin. 
• Summarise the employment skills, experiences and qualifications present within the refugee and asylum seeker populations and the industries they relate to in an Irish context. 
• Identify the barriers to employment as reported by this group.  
• Highlight potential strategies, initiatives, and interventions to address the identified needs and improve the employment prospects of asylum seekers and refugees.
• Provide specific recommendations for enhancing current support services based on the identified needs and gaps. 
• Suggest areas for further investigation to ensure continuous improvement of service delivery. 
• Ensure recommendations are in line with current national policies and strategies for migrant support and integration. 

1. Timeframe 

The evaluation is to be completed by July 2024 with all objectives completed in full. 
 

1. Experience

The successful evaluator must demonstrate in the tender submission experience in the following areas:

• Research methodologies including both quantitative and qualitative research,
• Extensive experience in programme evaluations, preferably in the area of migrant needs, with clear demonstratable outputs.