Consultant of Mapping Local Ownership in Climate‑Adapted Livelihoods and Human Mobility Dynamics in North Africa

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: 

   Communities across North Africa are increasingly exposed to climate change, environmental degradation, and related livelihood stressors, which in turn influence patterns of human mobility, including seasonal and circular labour mobility, voluntary immobility, and rural–urban movement. In response, local actors – including cooperatives, women’s groups, youth initiatives, informal livelihood networks, and community‑based organisations – are developing locally grounded, climate‑adapted livelihood strategies that strengthen resilience at community level. 

   Despite the centrality of these locally led efforts, evidence on local ownership in climate‑adapted livelihood systems remains fragmented and insufficiently reflected in national adaptation, development, and migration governance frameworks. In particular, there is limited consolidated analysis on how community‑driven livelihood strategies interact with human mobility outcomes and how these dynamics are addressed within policy processes. 

   Within this context, the Climate Change and Migration Data (CCMD) Programme seeks to commission an International Research Consultant to conduct a multi‑country qualitative study across North Africa, covering Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, and Sudan. The consultancy will generate comparative evidence on locally owned climate‑adapted livelihood systems, map key grassroots actors, and analyze the interaction between livelihood adaptation and mobility dynamics, with a view to informing climate‑mobility‑sensitive policy and programming. 

• Regional Data Hub (RDH), IOM Regional Office for Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

• CAD, IOM MENA Regional Office 

• Programme Framework: Climate Change and Migration Data (CCMD)  

Strategic Alignment:  

• IOM Strategic Plan 2024–2028  

• IOM Institutional Strategy on Migration, Environment and Climate Change (MECC)  

• Climate Mobility Roadmap  

• Denmark’s Strategy for Engagement with IOM (2023–2026)  

Responsibilities

• Final Regional Analytical Report incorporating consolidated feedback from IOM RO, Country Offices, and technical units 
• Standalone Policy Brief tailored for North African governments and regional stakeholders 
• Presentation deck summarizing key findings, comparative insights, and recommendations for validation and dissemination

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

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

Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in applied research, policy analysis, or programme‑related analysis on climate change, livelihoods, migration, or human mobility 
• Demonstrated experience conducting qualitative, multi‑country or regional studies 
• Familiarity with climate adaptation frameworks, localization approaches, and community‑based programming     
• Prior experience working with IOM or other UN agencies is a strong asset

Skills

• Strong analytical writing and synthesis skills 
• Proven ability to handle complex, cross‑sectoral thematic analysis 
• Experience with qualitative data collection and stakeholder engagement 
• Ability to work independently and deliver outputs under tight timelines 

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.

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.

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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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