RfP: Financial Solutions for Cross-border Refugee ...

RfP: Financial Solutions for Cross-border Refugee Migration Programs (LATAM to Spain)ContractExecutive summary: LaMP seeks a bilingual consultant to conduct data collection and analysis, scenario evaluation, and financial product development on a part-time basis from June through October. Key skills include research, financial analysis and modeling, and collaborative problem-solving.ABOUT LABOR MOBILITY PARTNERSHIPS (LaMP)Labor Mobility Partnerships (LaMP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening international labor migration systems. LaMP's mission is to create more opportunities for people from low-income countries to access decent jobs abroad, particularly in key sectors with persistent labor shortages. In this way, LaMP seeks to demonstrate that labor migration is a mechanism for poverty alleviation and economic growth favorable to all. LaMP works to create new labor migration programs and improve the quality of existing programs around the world. LaMP has a unique and dynamic approach that focuses on solving problems practically and in real-world settings. We work with local stakeholders to design proof-of-concept projects that demonstrate best practices and generate evidence for building better policies and innovative labor mobility models.PROJECT DESCRIPTIONProject Goal: To design a series of viable labor migration pathways for refugees from Latin American countries to Spain. Multiple potential pathways into Spain for refugees have yet to be unlocked due to discovery and coordination costs (organizing players and demonstrating how to use the pathway) and because of ongoing transaction costs per person (training, travel, arrival costs, etc.).LaMP will undertake a six-month effort to produce a set of 3-5 launch-ready projects. This will involve a rapid review of potential pathways based on demand and visa viability, prioritization of pathways based on the emergence of champion partners, refugee dynamics, and impact potential, and deep-dives to set up the operational and financial models needed for a launch-ready pilot. LaMP has already laid the groundwork for movement across several potential pathways, especially in elderly care and hospitality. As viable pilots emerge from the design phase, we will present these projects to our funders for investment decisions.ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIESRoleThe consultant will provide technical support and expertise in financial data collection and analysis, scenario evaluation, and financial solution development to facilitate the design of launch-ready labor migration programs from Latin America to Spain.Cross-border labour migration involves significant costs and financial risks for various stakeholders. Some expenses—like airfare—may be reimbursed by employers or intermediaries, while others (e.g. language training) fall on the workers, who often lack the resources to cover them and resort to informal, high-risk lending. Additionally, the pace of international recruitment varies, and dropouts or certification failures introduce operational uncertainty and financial risk at multiple stages.This role will map these costs, risks, and dynamics across different contexts, assess stakeholder willingness to absorb these costs and risks, and support in the development of a viable, scalable financial solution to close funding gaps and mitigate risk along the migration value chain.You can read more about the costs and risks associated with labour migration in the following blog posts by Labor Mobility Partnerships:Balancing financial risk in international labour mobility (migration through finance (responsibilities below will apply to 3-5 mobility pilots. The consultant should be prepared to scope contexts in multiple geographies, including Spain and countries in Latin America.Data Collection and Analysis (quantitative and qualitative)Gather key data to inform program design, including costs across the value chain (e.g. training, matching, migration processing), programmatic overheads, timelines, dropout rates, potential delays, and local terms and conditions.Estimate post-migration financial metrics such as worker earnings, living expenses, and remittance potential.Support in calculating Social Return on Investment (model to be discussed with LaMP) and other impact indicators.Conduct surveys, focus groups, and utilize other evaluation tools to capture data from relevant stakeholders within the mobility ecosystem, keeping in mind that some of these respondents will be members of vulnerable populations, and adjusting approach accordingly.Assess the roles of key stakeholders (e.g. migrants, employers, governments) in relation to cost-sharing, risk tolerance, and expected returns.Conduct scenario analyses to identify conditions under which stakeholders are willing to contribute, considering factors such as timing, incentives, success/failure definitions, and risks.Review legal frameworks and standards affecting mobility financing across geographies, as needed.Design a feasible and sustainable financial solution based on data and stakeholder insights, addressing identified barriers such time, risk, and access to capital.Ensure the solution includes: (1) a market-ready product; (2) validated stakeholder demand; (3) a clear, stress-tested financial model suitable for partner engagement; and (4) a timeline to financial viability and program scalability.Support LaMP in engaging financial organizations, implementers and capital providers for piloting and financing the solution.DELIVERABLESDeliverables will be established in coordination with the LaMP project team at the beginning of the engagement and collaboratively updated as needed throughout the duration of the project period. Illustrative examples include:Interview guides and summaries of stakeholder interviews used to construct and confirm hypothesesOrganized and well-labeled Excel spreadsheets containing datasets and relevant analysis (and instructions for use, if needed)Financial modeling to assess the appropriate structure and pricing of solutions.Sensitivity analysis to optimize the model (reviewing quantum, term, pricing, risk, etc.)PowerPoint presentations and short reports summarizing findings, including visuals of the financial solution, etc. (as needed and only upon request).All work products will be submitted and shared with the team via Slack and email and will also be stored in the shared workspaces maintained by LaMP for its programs. The consultant is expected to maintain ongoing communication with the LaMP team regarding updates and project activities.Within this collaboration, the responsibilities of LaMP will include:Facilitating appropriate connections and networks for data collection and conversations with funders/implementors, with the expectation that the consultant will also support in developing relevant connections.Co-developing the solution in close partnership with the consultant. This will be a collaborative, iterative process, with the consultant expected to operate as an integrated member of the LaMP project team, bringing specialized expertise essential to the project's success.TIMELINE & LEVEL OF EFFORTThe consultant must be available to work from June-Oct 2025 (55 days in total, approx. 11 days/month but will vary depending on the intensity of each stage)This will be a remote consultancy with a preference for someone working flexible hours between Latin American and Spanish time zones. Some travel (within Latin America and Spain) may be required. Travel expenses incurred by the consultant in accompanying LaMP staff on project travel must be pre-approved and will be reimbursed separately. All other expenses (computer, internet connection, etc.) should be included within the consultant’s daily rate.Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting on quantitative and qualitative dataUnderstanding of a wide range of financial products and concepts (preferably including impact investment and results-based financing), with an ability to assess their relevance to a given contextUnderstanding of impact investment and innovative finances ecosystem and the opportunities and constraints it presentsExperience creating clear and professional financial models customized to the needs of a given projectWillingness to iterate on solutions in a team environment, incorporate new data as they emerge, and adapt financial models accordinglyAbility to imagine the ideal state for a future financial solution and propose the steps to arrive there (e.g. guide a team in understanding what steps will need to be taken for a credit applicant to be approved or what scale will be needed for a solution to be viable)Fluency in Spanish and EnglishPlease submit through Smart Recruiters a proposal (including a budget and your availability within the proposed timeline) by June 2, 2025. In the lead-up to this date, proposers are welcome to reach out to LaMP with any clarifying questions by contacting Diana Zambonino at dzambonino @.Proposals should include:A cover letter (no more than two pages) that demonstrates: 1) a clear understanding of LaMP’s requirements and project objectives, 2) the relevance of the applicant’s skills and experience, 3) the applicant’s availability and approach to collaboration throughout the project period, 4) clear and transparent identification of costs/fees and any unique contractual terms desired, and 5) a declaration of any conflicts of interest that may arise.Resume/CV(s) of the consultant(s), including level of competency in Spanish and English languagesand a project list that demonstrates the consultant track record and experience with similar projects, including any links to the portfolio of work (if available);A sample financial model in excel created by the consultant will be required during the hiring process.See PDF version of RfP in English and Spanish here:#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17