Consultant for the revision of Morocco's NAP (National Adaptation Plan)

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

Morocco is increasingly exposed to climate risks that affect natural resources, livelihoods and territories, including rising temperatures, water scarcity, recurrent droughts, land degradation and extreme events. These dynamics interact with multiple forms of human mobility. Mobility may result from climate impacts through migration, displacement or planned relocation; it may also contribute to adaptation through labour mobility, internal migration, pastoralism and transhumance, remittances, diaspora engagement and livelihood diversification. Voluntary and involuntary immobility must also be considered.

IOM Morocco's 2025 study on migration, environment and climate change in the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima and Souss-Massa regions underscores the relevance of these links. Eighty-five per cent of respondents in Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima and 75 per cent in Souss-Massa reported that environmental and climatic changes had affected their living conditions; 46 per cent and 53 per cent, respectively, indicated that they were considering migration. The study also highlights the potential contribution of migration, remittances and diaspora engagement to adaptation and resilient livelihoods.

Morocco's NDC 3.0 (2026-2035) also includes Annex 4, "List of adaptation projects with a potential impact on human mobility (migration)", which provides an important basis for coherence between NDC implementation and the NAP revision.

The revision of the NAP is therefore a strategic opportunity to support a coherent, inclusive and evidence-based treatment of human mobility in climate-risk and vulnerability analyses, sectoral and territorial priorities, governance, implementation, monitoring and adaptation finance.

Under the Climate Change and Migration Data (CCMD) Project, IOM Morocco and MTEDD organized a national workshop from 29 June to 1 July 2026 to identify priority mobility dimensions, sectoral and territorial entry points, operational actions, institutional responsibilities, data and indicator needs, possible integration architectures and next steps. T Building on the workshop outcome report, facilitators' notes and other documented outputs to be provided by IOM and MTEDD, the consultant will complement the existing evidence through targeted consultations.

 The consultancy will review the current PNSA/PNA and the latest available revision draft; consult priority institutions; assess the feasibility of a dedicated section or chapter, cross-cutting mainstreaming, a hybrid approach, and a technical annex or action matrix; consult the Ministry and relevant institutions on their preferred modality; and prepare and finalize a flexible technical package reflecting the consultation outcomes. Where no formal preference is communicated, the consultant will recommend the most feasible approach and develop the corresponding technical package. The results will be presented through a national dissemination workshop. The work will draw in particular on the 2024 UNFCCC Technical Guide on integrating human mobility and climate change linkages into national climate planning processes, in coherence with Moroccan policies and mechanisms.
 

Project: Climate Change and Migration Data (CCMD); Project code: NC0161

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

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Experience

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Skills

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Languages

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Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

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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