Research Consultant or Firm for Falepili Mobility Pathway Economic Impact Research | Apply by October 01, 2026
An opportunity is available for experienced research consultants, research firms, universities, research institutes and consortia to conduct economic impact and policy research on the Falepili Mobility Pathway. The assignment is being delivered through the Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform and focuses on migration, economic development, financial challenges and policy in Tuvalu.
The research will generate evidence on how the Falepili Mobility Pathway and circular migration can deliver greater economic benefits while examining the challenges faced by visa holders. It will also explore the potential for establishing a small loan facility for visa holders.
The findings are expected to contribute to evidence-based policy development and provide a stronger understanding of how labour mobility pathways can support Tuvalu’s development priorities, resilience and future planning.
Opportunity: Expression of Interest – Research Consultant/Research Firm
Assignment: Falepili Mobility Pathway Economic Impact and Policy Research
Type: Consultancy / Expression of Interest
Experience: 10+ years
Location: Pacific / Tuvalu-focused research
Salary or Consultancy Fee: Not specified
Application Deadline: October 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM AEDT
About the Research Assignment
The Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform is an Australian Government initiative funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). It provides Pacific Island countries with support in areas including governance, economic growth, climate change, public financial management, infrastructure, social inclusion, research, monitoring and evaluation, training and programme design.
The research assignment will examine the sustainability and economic challenges associated with the Falepili Mobility Pathway.
It will also investigate ways to maximize the economic benefits of circular migration, understand the financial difficulties experienced by Falepili visa holders and assess whether a small loan facility could help address some of these challenges.
The research is expected to provide practical findings that can inform policymakers and stakeholders working on migration, labour mobility and development in Tuvalu.
Who Can Apply?
The opportunity is open to a range of research professionals and organizations. Applications are welcomed from individual researchers, research firms, universities, research institutes and consortia.
Applicants should have advanced qualifications and a strong publication or applied research record in areas such as economics, migration, labour mobility, development policy, public policy, finance or a closely related discipline.
Strong experience conducting research in the Pacific is preferred. Experience relating to migration, remittances, labour markets or small island states would be particularly relevant.
Applicants should also demonstrate strong mixed-methods research skills, including the ability to conduct both quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Key Selection Criteria
Experience with feasibility studies, inclusive finance, loan facilities or financial-product design will be an advantage because part of the research will examine the potential for a loan facility for visa holders.
Knowledge of the Tuvaluan context, institutions and culturally appropriate engagement practices is also important.
The selected consultant or research team will need to conduct research with geographically dispersed participants. Experience using online data collection methods would therefore be valuable.
Strong research ethics, safeguarding and data-protection practices are required.
Applicants must also be able to communicate complex research findings in a clear and accessible way to government officials and non-technical audiences.
The ability to complete the assignment within the required timeframe is another important consideration.
What Should Applicants Submit?
Interested consultants and organizations must submit several documents as part of their Expression of Interest.
The application should include a brief technical proposal explaining the applicant’s understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology and approach.
Applicants should also provide details of the proposed team, including relevant expertise, responsibilities and CVs for key personnel.
A summary of relevant experience should be included, particularly examples of previous research or evaluation assignments that are similar to this work.
Applicants must also explain their proposed approach to research ethics, data protection and culturally appropriate engagement.
A detailed financial proposal with budget assumptions and indicative costs is required.
Any relevant declarations, including conflicts of interest and proposed subcontracting arrangements, should also be submitted.
Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how Tuvaluan and broader Pacific expertise and participation will be incorporated into the research.
Application Deadline
Applications are being accepted until October 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so interested applicants are encouraged to submit their proposals as early as possible.
Only applications submitted through the official online portal with all required documents will be considered.
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Applicants can also review the full deliverables, scope of work and detailed requirements through the assignment documentation provided in the vacancy.
Final Thoughts
This Falepili Mobility Pathway Economic Impact and Policy Research assignment presents an opportunity for experienced researchers to contribute to important policy discussions around Pacific labour mobility and economic development.
The research will focus on practical issues affecting Tuvaluan development, including migration, remittances, labour markets, financial access and the economic benefits of mobility pathways.
Professionals and organizations with strong Pacific research experience, particularly in economics, migration, labour mobility, finance or development policy, are encouraged to consider applying.
With applications closing on October 1, 2026, eligible consultants, research firms and research institutions should prepare their technical and financial proposals and submit them through the official application portal before the deadline.
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