Project Context and Scope


Transhumance is a crucial form of human mobility in West and Central Africa, involving 20 million people and 70% of the region's livestock. This consultancy will explore Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to enhance climate resilience and social cohesion under the Climate Change, Migration and Data (CCMD) programme, implemented in partnership with IUCN and funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. The consultant will work remotely and coordinate virtually with stakeholders across West and Central Africa.


Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing


Climate Action Division for WCA
Responsibilities
Tasks to be performed under this contract


Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment (with realistic delivery dates)
Category B Consultant hired to deliver a report on a three-instalment payment basis:
1. First Deliverable (30%) - 20 days after signing the contract
• Development of a research project (clearly defined objectives and research questions, etc.).
• Inception report, including refined research questions, methodology, list of identified key informants, a draft bibliography, and a detailed work plan for the study.
2. Second Deliverable (50%) – 75 days after signing the contract
• Analytical report on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and pastoral mobility.
• Policy briefs with strategic recommendations.
• Guidance notes for practitioners on co-designing, implementing, and monitoring NbS interventions in pastoral mobility contexts.
• Summary note of the study findings to facilitate dissemination.
3. Third Deliverable (20%) – 90 days after signing the contract
• Presentation of findings to stakeholders.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results


Timely delivery of all outputs, quality and relevance of analysis, stakeholder engagement and satisfaction.
Qualifications
Education
Expertise in climate mobility, pastoralism, and Nature-based Solutions. Experience in research and policy analysis in West and Central Africa


Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
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 three 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
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, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
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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