Consultant (4 positions)

Job Posting Organization:
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) was established in 1951 and is a Related Organization of the United Nations. It is the leading UN agency in the field of migration, working closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOM's mission is to promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, saving lives and protecting people on the move. The organization 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. The organization operates in numerous countries worldwide, focusing on various aspects of migration and development.

Job Overview:
The Consultant will work under the direct supervision of the MECR National Officer and will provide day-to-day field support in the assigned districts. The role involves maintaining regular engagement with district authorities and communities, monitoring the implementation of projects, and keeping the RE2CLID District Dossier up to date. The Consultant will be responsible for gathering and compiling information from various sources, maintaining communication with stakeholders, and supporting the implementation and monitoring of activities related to the RE2CLID Programme. This position requires a proactive approach to understanding district contexts, engaging with local actors, and ensuring effective communication and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of district institutions, plans, coordination mechanisms, projects, climate and disaster risks, displacement dynamics, livelihoods, and natural-resource issues relevant to RE2CLID.
• Gather, review, and compile information from government institutions, partners, and other relevant sources, flagging important gaps or developments.
• Maintain and regularly update the RE2CLID District Dossier and related mapping and planning tools.
• Engage regularly with the District Administration Office, district technical services, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in relevant district coordination mechanisms and support follow-up on agreed actions.
• Maintain an updated overview of actors, projects, government priorities, and plans, identifying complementarities, gaps, and opportunities for collaboration.
• Communicate regularly with Climate Ambassadors assigned to RE2CLID target communities and consolidate community feedback.
• Monitor implementation progress through stakeholder engagement and field follow-up, reporting delays, challenges, risks, and opportunities.
• Support district-level meetings, consultations, missions, assessments, training, and other programme activities. 1
• Maintain records of meetings, stakeholder engagements, and project developments, providing regular updates and summaries.

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in development studies, environmental sciences, geography, disaster risk management, climate change, agriculture, natural-resource management, social sciences, public administration, community development, or another relevant field, with at least two years of relevant professional experience; or secondary education with at least four years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience working at the district or community level in Mozambique, preferably in Sofala or Tete Province.
• Engagement with district government authorities, community leadership, civil society organizations, or development and humanitarian actors.
• Experience related to disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, community resilience, livelihoods, natural-resource management, environmental management, displacement, community engagement, or local development.
• Previous experience with the United Nations, international organizations, NGOs, or government programmes is an advantage.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a university degree in a relevant field such as development studies, environmental sciences, geography, disaster risk management, climate change, agriculture, natural-resource management, social sciences, public administration, or community development. Alternatively, candidates with secondary education and significant relevant professional experience may also be considered.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least two years of relevant professional experience if they hold a university degree, or four years if they have secondary education. Experience should include work at the district or community level in Mozambique, particularly in areas related to disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, and community engagement.

Languages:
Fluency in Portuguese and English is required. Additionally, fluency in one or more local languages spoken in the assigned district is desirable. Language proficiency will be evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy covers occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP) at no charge for the duration of the consultancy. However, IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for non-occupational accidents and illnesses, and consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance. Any offer made is subject to funding confirmation and the candidate's medical fitness for appointment. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its aims and objectives, including discrimination and harassment. IOM does not charge any fees during the recruitment process and only accepts applications submitted through its e-Recruitment system.