Consultant : Review of the National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) on Human Mobility

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

The selected consultant will work under the overall supervision of the Head of Programmes and Policy Development and under the direct Supervision of the Project Coordinator (ELEVATE) at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Kenya, with technical guidance from the Department of Climate Change (Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry) and in close coordination with the national lead consultant. The consultant is also expected work in coordination with the national consultant leading the NCCAP process.

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

1.    Submit a work plan outlining methodology, key desk review resources, stakeholders to interview, in line with the overall NCCAP III review process led by the lead consultant. Collect preliminary data from primary and secondary sources to support the development of the NCCAP III progress report outline. (3 days).

2.    Based on the approved work plan and the planned progress report outline, review the NCCAP III (NCCAP 2023–2027) to assess the integration of human mobility, including migration, displacement, and planned relocation related to climate change. Identify gaps, challenges, opportunities and good practices in integrating issues related to human mobility, including migration, displacement and planned relocation within the NCCAP III. Participate in stakeholder consultations as required in coordination with the lead consultant. Submit an assessment report which will feed into drafting the implementation status report of the NCCAP III. (10 days).

3.    Develop actionable and relevant policy recommendations to strengthening incorporation of human mobility and enhancing policy responses of climate mobility in the NCCAP IV. Incorporate feedback and suggestions in the policy recommendations and present key findings and incorporate feedback for validation. (7 days).

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

•  Submission of approved workplan. 

• Submission of the approved assessment report on gaps, challenges, opportunities and good practices.

• Submission of validated policy recommendations for the integration of human mobility in the NCCAP IV.

•  For each deliverable: 
  1. Coordination with the consultant leading NCCAP III and the Climate Change Directorate and 

     alignment with the NCCAP IV undertaken where necessary.

  2. Clear communication with IOM on progress and challenges as requested.
  3. Comprehensive and quality content utilizing the most recent available evidence.
  4. Clarity and conciseness of text and structure.
  5. Complies with IOM house style manual.
  6. Products are ready for publishing (e.g. language, formatting, footnotes and references are in       

       order). 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Holds a Master’s degree with minimum five years of relevant professional experience in the field of migration, climate change response, disaster risk management, public policy analysis, or another relevant field. 
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree with 5 additional years of experience in the aforementioned fields. 
   

Experience

• Good understanding of international frameworks related to climate change and migration (UNFCCC, NAP, NDC, GCM, etc.). 
• Understanding of policy, institutional, and legislative frameworks related to climate, environment, drought, biodiversity, human mobility, and sustainable development. 
• Good knowledge and understanding of climate and migration dynamics in Kenya is an advantage.

Languages

For this consultancy, For this consultancy, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Kiswahili is an asset.

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.

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/jobs/preview/20522/?location=Kenya&locationId=300000000471775&locationLevel=country&mode=location?utm_source=Jobinkenya

Deadline May 8, 2026