Consultant of Regional Synthesis on Governance, Climate Risk, and Human Mobility CN

Job Description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Project Context and Scope

1. Duty Station of the Consultancy: Remote and working with IOM Regional Office for MENA- Cairo, Egypt. 

2. Duration of Consultancy: Three (3) months starting from July till September 2026, subject to the medical clearance.

3. Nature of the consultancy:  Category B Consultancy

4. Project Context and Scope: 

   Governments across North Africa are increasingly confronted with the complex and interlinked challenges of climate change, environmental degradation, disaster risk, and human mobility. Despite the existence of national climate strategies, disaster risk management frameworks, development plans, and migration policies, linkages between climate risk governance, early warning systems, anticipatory action, and human mobility remain unevenly integrated and insufficiently systematized at the regional level.

   Through the Climate Change and Migration Data (CCMD) Programme and the Migration, Environment and Climate Change (MECC) Initiative, IOM has supported the generation of a substantial body of country-level evidence on climate-related human mobility, including MECC country studies, DTM analyses, climate vulnerability assessments, and policy mapping exercises. However, these outputs remain fragmented across countries and thematic areas, limiting their collective utility for informing coherent regional policy dialogue and programmatic design.

   Within this context, IOM MENA seeks to engage a Regional Research & Policy Consultant to consolidate, synthesize, and systematize existing policies, legal frameworks, and evidence on climate change and human mobility across North Africa. The consultancy will deliver a regional synthesis that strengthens policy coherence, identifies shared governance patterns and entry points, and supports CCMD programmatic outcomes, UN cooperation frameworks (UNSDCFs, CCAs), and future programme development.

   The Consultant will work under the overall supervision of Regional thematic specialist (Data and Research)  the Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa, in close coordination with the Regional Data Hub (RDH) and Climate Action & Mobility Division (CAD) , the CCMD programme team, and IOM Country Offices in North Africa.

Responsibilities

• Full draft Regional Synthesis Report consolidating:
  • synthesis of existing climate‑mobility evidence;  
  • mapped governance and institutional frameworks; 
  • analysis of how climate‑related mobility and/or displacement considerations are reflected in development, climate, and DRM frameworks
• Dedicated analytical sections addressing:
  • Recurring governance themes and coordination models;
  • Shared policy entry points relevant for regional dialogue and programming;
  • Implications for CCMD implementation and a potential CCMD Phase II
• Draft set of actionable, regionally applicable recommendations aligned with CCMD, RDH, RPLU, DHRR, MECC, and DRR/AA strategies

4. Fourth deliverable – Final Regional Products and Policy – Ready Outputs

• Final Regional Synthesis Report, incorporating consolidated feedback from IOM RO, Country Offices, and technical units
• Stand‑alone Regional Policy Brief (policy‑oriented, non‑technical) highlighting key findings, governance entry points, and forward‑looking recommendations for policymakers, donors, and UNCTs
• Presentation deck summarizing methodology, key findings, and recommendations for validation meetings and dissemination

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in migration studies, public policy, climate change, environmental governance, development studies, law, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant professional experience in policy analysis, governance mapping, or applied research related to migration, climate change, DRM, or development
• Demonstrated experience producing regional or multi-country analytical reports
• Proven familiarity with UN policy processes, including UNSDCF and CCA frameworks
• Experience working with or for UN agencies, particularly IOM, is a strong asset

Skills

• Strong analytical writing and synthesis skills
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-sectoral policy material
• Familiarity with climate risk, early warning systems, anticipatory action, and human mobility linkages
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with multiple stakeholders

Languages

For this consultancy, The consultant is required to be fluent in English; good knowledge in Arabic & French are an advantage.

Travel required

Travel is not required.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. 

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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