Call for Tender: Lived Experiences of Migrant Women Working in the Care Sector

Published: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

NWC in partnership with AkiDwA, is seeking an experienced researcher for "Holding Up the System: Lived Experiences of Migrant Women Working in the Care Sector". The project will explore how racism and sexism intersect to shape the working conditions of migrant women in home support, nursing homes and residential care settings in Ireland. 

• Fee: €12,500 (inclusive of VAT and all expenses)
• Work: Predominantly qualitative research, including a literature review, approx. 12 interviews with migrant women care workers (recruitment supported by AkiDwA), a possible short survey and intersectional thematic analysis
• Outputs: A rapid evidence brief (April 30th 2027) and a final report with executive summary and factsheet (May 31st 2027)
• Timeframe: December 2026 to May 2027, plus a presentation at the launch event

We particularly welcome applications from researchers with experience in qualitative research, migrant rights and gender equality, care-sector labour policy, and human rights-based analysis.

Proposals should be emailed to doireannc@nwci.ie, marked "Tender for Holding Up the System", by 5pm on Wednesday, November 18th.

Read the full details of this Call for Tender