Job Description

Introduction

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Project Context and Scope

The candidate will be responsible for supporting the implementation of environmental sustainability and climate action components across the mission. This includes leading the development of safeguard documentation related to environmental, social, and security risks for basic infrastructure and WASH interventions under the Peace and Recovery and the African Development Bank (AFDB) projects. The consultant will also contribute to initiatives related to peacebuilding, resilience, and durable solutions in relation for climate nexus, and support the application of a community‑based planning approach across the portfolio, including Food Security and Livelihoods interventions.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Multiple projects, including the African Development Bank Project; Strengthening the Security–Climate Nexus in Gedaref, Sudan; SUIDAC II; KDMECC; and CAD activities implemented across the mission. Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission/Head of Programmes, the consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager for the African Development Bank (AfDP) Project for all AfDP‑related activities. All other activities not related to AfDP, including environmental sustainability and climate action components implemented across the mission, will be carried out under the supervision of the Transition and Recovery Officer/Coordinator. Tasks to be performed under this contract

• Support the implementation of environmental sustainability and climate action components across the mission’s portfolio.

  • Ensure integration of climate‑sensitive and environmentally sustainable approaches within peacebuilding, resilience, and durable solutions programming.

    • Provide technical support on the security–climate nexus to inform programme design and implementation.

    • Review and screen planned and ongoing procurement, infrastructure, and operational interventions for environmental and social (E&S) risks in line with IOM ESS standards and applicable donor safeguard frameworks (e.g. World Bank ESF, AfDB ISS and Cities Alliance (UNOPS)).

    • Ensure mitigation measures are integrated into technical specifications, tender documents, contractor agreements, and Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs).

    • Support the development of SOPs, tools, monitoring indicators, and reporting templates to embed E&S requirements into procurement and implementation processes.

    • Conduct awarenessraising and capacitystrengthening activities for project staff, procurement and logistics teams, engineers, vendors, and partners.

    • Undertake periodic field visits to monitor compliance with E&S mitigation measures and prepare summary and safeguarding reports.

    • Report environmental and social incidents, recommend corrective actions, and produce Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to capture lessons learned.

    • Provide technical inputs to donor reporting on E&S compliance and lessons learned.

    • Coordinate with the RO MENA on Climate Change and Migration (CCMD)related activities and with RO Nairobi on KDMECC implementation and reporting.

    • Report relevant information and updates to CAD at HQ level, in line with corporate reporting requirements.

    • Support the organization and facilitation of KDMECC related workshops in coordination with government HCNER and other counterparts, including documentation, logistical arrangements, and reporting.related workshops in coordination with government ‑related workshops in coordination with government

    • Contribute to UN Country Team (UNCT) reporting under Pillar Four on environment and climate change.

    • Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Timely and effective implementation of environmental sustainability and climate action components across the mission’s portfolio, as reflected in approved workplans and activity reports.

  • Percentage of peacebuilding, resilience, and durable solutions projects integrating climate sensitive and environmentally sustainable approaches. ‑sensitive and environmentally sustainable approaches.

    • Number and quality of technical inputs provided on the security climate nexus to inform programme design and implementation.

    • Proportion of planned and ongoing procurement, infrastructure, and operational activities screened for environmental and social (E&S) risks in compliance with IOM ESS and applicable donor safeguard frameworks.

    • Timely integration of E&S mitigation measures into technical specifications, tender documents, contractor agreements, and approved ESMPs.

    • Development and adoption of SOPs, tools, monitoring indicators, and reporting templates to mainstream E&S requirements into procurement and implementation processes.

    • Number of awareness raising and capacity strengthening sessions conducted, and level of participation of staff, vendors, and partners. ‑raising and capacity‑strengthening sessions conducted, and level of participation of staff, vendors, and partners.

    • Timely reporting of environmental and social incidents, including corrective actions and completed Root

    • Effective coordination with RO MENA on CCMD activities and RO Nairobi on KDMECC implementation, as evidenced by meeting records, reports, and joint outputs. And timely submission of required updates and reports to CAD at HQ level in line with corporate reporting requirements.

    • Successful organization and facilitation of KDMECC related workshops in coordination with government counterparts, including complete documentation, logistics arrangements, and post event reports. ‑related workshops in coordination with government counterparts, including complete documentation, logistics arrangements, and post‑event reports.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in environmental Sustainability, Climate Change, Social Sciences, Environment, International Relations, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with minimum six years of relevant professional experience; or,

• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience with demonstrated concrete results

Experience

• At least five years of senior level experience in strategic evaluation and strategic development in both the humanitarian and development field with international organizations or Governmental institution.

  • Demonstrated skills in knowledge management, innovation, policy development, and strategic planning and advocacy.

  • Work experience within the UN system, particularly in leading and/or coordinating Or high council of environment and natural resources would be a strong advantage

Skills

• Ability to conceptualize and strategically analyze complex issues related to environmental sustainability

  • Excellent technical writing skills, including the ability to draft strategic papers, thematic reports and policy briefs.

    • Proven ability to lead collaborative exercises across internal stakeholders.

    • Speaks and writes clearly and effectively in English and Arabic; tailors communication style to different audiences.

    • Proactive and independent worker with strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, a fast learner with sound administrative and timemanagement abilities, strong analytical and planning skills, the ability to prepare clear and concise reports, proficiency in computer applications and data analysis tools, and a demonstrated commitment to integrity in carrying out assigned responsibilities.

Languages

For this consultancy, fluency in English and Arabic is required.

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.

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