Senior Technical Consultant on Climate Finance for Human Mobility
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Vacancy Type: Consultancy (National Consultant )
Deadline: 19 February 2026, 10:59 PM
Job Description
Project Context and Scope
Ethiopia is highly vulnerable to climate change, with recurrent droughts and floods driving internal displacement affecting over 820,000 people and disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations through livelihood loss, food insecurity, and social disruption. Climate-induced mobility also leads to non-economic impacts, such as disrupted education, which current policy and financing frameworks have yet to fully address. While Ethiopia has robust climate policies in place, human mobility is insufficiently mainstreamed within national frameworks, and institutional capacity to translate climate–mobility priorities into bankable projects remains limited.
The project addresses these gaps by providing targeted technical assistance to strengthen government capacity to mobilize climate finance for climate-induced human mobility. The project is designed as a catalytic, systems-strengthening intervention focused on strengthening policy frameworks in mainstreaming climate mobility considerations, building the capacity of the government in developing bankable projects, mobilizing finance for climate adaptation and climate mobility aligned with national priorities and donor requirements, while enhancing institutional coordination through multi-stakeholder consultations, targeted trainings, and the enrolling climate mobility finance guidelines.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
The Senior Technical Consultant on Climate Finance for Human Mobility will contribute to the Migration, Environment and Climate Change (MECC) program, under the project “CLIMATE CHANGE AND MIGRATION DATA PROGRAMME” supporting government counterparts in strengthening institutional capacity to mobilize climate finance for climate-induced human mobility interventions.
Responsibilities
Tasks to be performed under this contract
1. First deliverable – Preliminary Meeting with Ministry Officials. Table of Contents of Report – First instalment payment (2 months) by end of April 2026.
- Conduct a brief assessment of capacity gaps and opportunities for accessing climate finance, with a particular emphasis on the Ministry of Finance. Identify potential entry points for engaging experts to enhance government capabilities in developing bankable project proposals and concept notes.
- Support the KDMECC implementation in Ethiopia specifically preparation for high level government meeting.
2. Second deliverable – (2 months) by the end of June.
- Provide comprehensive support for the implementation of KDMECC in Ethiopia, including preparing background materials for a high-level government meeting.
- Support in integrating climate mobility considerations into Ethiopian government plans and strategies, including drafting a brief on potential entry points.
3. Third Deliverable – (2 months) by the end of August.
- Coordinate, lead, and actively participate in the rollout of the Technical Guide for accessing financial resources designed to avert, minimize, and address human mobility resulting from the adverse effects of climate change. Additionally, assist the government in preparing bankable proposals to secure climate finance.
- Support in mobilizing resources for the MECC program.
4. Final deliverable – (2 months) by the end of October.
- Organize and facilitate multi-stakeholder consultation to support the experts hired by IOM for Ministry of finance in developing bankable project proposals and building a pipeline for initiatives that address the intersection of human mobility and climate change.
- Submit complete report on all deliverables along with supporting documents.
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
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Timely organization and facilitation of training sessions to enhance government capacity in preparing bankable project proposals and concept notes.
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Contributions to the integration of climate mobility considerations into Ethiopian government strategies, demonstrated by the quality and relevance of drafted background documents.
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Successful support and coordination for KDMECC implementation, including preparation for high-level government meeting.
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Engagement and participation rates in multi-stakeholder consultations organized to assist experts in developing project proposals addressing human mobility and climate change.
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Completion and rollout of the Technical Guide on accessing financial resources to address climate-induced displacement.
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Submission of a comprehensive final report and all supporting documents by the specified deadline.
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Achievement of deliverables within the established timeframes and payment milestones.
Qualifications
Education, experience and/or skills required
- Advanced university degree (Master’s level or higher) in a relevant field such as climate change, environmental policy, development studies, economics, public policy, migration studies, law, international relations, or other related disciplines.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in project development, and institutional capacity building, particularly in designing and formulating bankable project proposals.
- Proven track record in supporting government institutions, UN agencies, or civil society organizations in areas related to climate change, adaptation, migration, or development planning.
- Demonstrated strong analytical skills and practical research expertise, including experience contributing to the development of policy frameworks and supporting government initiatives.
- Experience in organizing and delivering training, and multi-stakeholder consultations, with the ability to engage diverse actors across government, international organizations, and civil society.
- Understanding of climate-induced human mobility, displacement, and resilience-building interventions, including awareness of policy gaps and operational challenges.
- Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across institutions and disciplines in complex policy environments.
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, with strong reporting and documentation skills. Knowledge of another official language of international organizations is an asset.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating professionalism, accountability, and adaptability in delivering results within agreed timelines.
Languages
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, with strong reporting and documentation skills.
- Amharic
- Another official language of relevant international networks will be considered an asset
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.
Travel required
- The consultancy might require in-country travel within Ethiopia to support effective engagement with relevant government institutions and key stakeholders, including participation in multi-stakeholder consultations, coordination meetings, and capacity-building activities, as required for the delivery of the 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 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.
- IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
- IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
- IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
