About The Role

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

Empowering climate resilience through Labour Migration: a Global Initiative (LM0627)

"Empowering climate resilience through Labour Migration: a Global Initiative” is a project funded by the IOM Development Fund and will be implemented from October 2025 to September 2027 for a total duration of 24 months. The project aims to strengthen the knowledge base between labour mobility and climate change at implementation level, focusing on the policy gaps, targeting five pilot countries - Albania, Brazil, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco and the United Republic of Tanzania - to strengthen the link between regular labour mobility and climate action. The project seeks to enhance policy coherence and climate-resilient and sustainable livelihoods in climate-affected regions by embedding climate resilience into labour mobility strategies, and vice versa. Ultimately, the project is expected to contribute to enhancing the adaptive capacity of at-risk populations while contributing to global efforts in sustainability and climate change adaptation and mitigation.

As a first step, three research products will be developed: 1) an assessment mapping of projects and programming, 2) a policy review and analysis to identify gaps, including a component on the legislative system and 3) a summary report that combines the findings of the previous two and provides concrete recommendations for integrating labour mobility considerations into climate change policy and vice versa. The research methodology in line with the terms of reference (TOR) outlines the details of the research that aims to address the gap between labour mobility and climate change in five different contexts, including Albania. By developing the assessment mapping along with the policy review and analysis in each of the five target countries, insights in the policy and programming gaps will be achieved that form the base for providing concrete lessons learned and information for a workshop to be delivered later in the project. In this way, the research will directly contribute to reducing the knowledge and programming gap between labour migration and climate change in different contexts that promotes a broader increase in knowledge between the two topics.

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Officer, the direct supervision of the MECR National Officer , and in close coordination with the assigned persons at the relevant Ministries, the consultant will contribute to addressing knowledge and programming gaps in the nexus of labour migration and climate change by:

Reviewing and conducting a targeted desk research of national policies.
Developing mapping of key national projects and stakeholders.
Facilitating stakeholder engagement and inputs.
Drafting a comprehensive report with technical inputs in the national context.
Providing support for the validation process.

The consultant should ensure alignment with HQ global research methodology, templates, and question sets.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
The consultancy engagement will contribute to the successful implementation of the project “Empowering climate resilience through Labour Migration: a Global Initiative” (LM0627)
Tasks to be performed under this contract

Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment: The consultant will be responsible for

Elaborate a targeted desk review of national policies.
Review the draft policy review conducted by the global consultant
Review key national policies on climate and migration
Identify relevant national strategies, laws, and frameworks that are missing
Summarise where the draft report has gaps and add with additional research on where labour mobility–climate links exist or are missing
Develop mapping of key national projects and stakeholders.
Identify major past/ongoing projects and programming relevant to labour mobility & climate
List main implementing actors (ministries, UN, NGOs)
Flag relevant data sources or reports
Facilitate stakeholder engagement and inputs.
Propose a list of key stakeholders to consult
Support scheduling and logistics (with IOM)
Participate in a small number of interviews (2–3 max)
Draft a comprehensive report with technical inputs in the national context.
Draft written inputs (5–7 pages equivalent)
Review draft sections related to national context
Provide support for the validation process.

Deliverables

First Deliverable – Review the draft policy report, conduct a targeted desk review of national policies where there are gaps in the draft report and deliver a summary report and list of reviewed documents

Deliverable due by email (Tentative: 15 October 2026) for First Instalment Payment

Second Deliverable – Develop mapping of key national projects and programming on labour mobility and climate, including a structured mapping table Deliverable due by email (Tentative: 30 October 2026) for Second Instalment Payment
Third Deliverable – Facilitate stakeholder engagement, including a small number of interviews, and inputs including a validated stakeholder list Deliverable due by email (Tentative: 15 November 2026) forThird Instalment Payment
Fourth and Final Deliverable – Draft a comprehensive report with technical inputs for the draft report in the national context and Provide support for the validation process Deliverable due by email (Tentative: 15 December 2026) for Fourth Instalment Payment

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

Satisfactory completion of the tasks indicated in this ToR,
Quality of deliverables submitted according to timelines outlined above,
Team working ability,
Communication,
Confidentiality,
Timeliness,
Responsibility,
Initiative.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Completed advanced degree from an accredited academic institution in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or other related areas.

Experience

At l east two years of relevant professional experience.
Experience in engaging with national authorities such as: Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Justice and Public Safety among others is preferable.
Experience in engaging with institutions and stakeholders such as: UN organizations, NGOs, CSO, etc is preferable.

Skills

Ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality in performing responsibilities.
Excellent communication and reporting-writing skills in Portuguese and English.
Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills with attention to detail.

Languages

Fluency in Portuguese and English is requested for this assignment.

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.

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

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