Climate and Gender Consultant at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Tasks to be performed under this contract

• Methodology, road map and timeline, including:
• Conducting a desk review of existing literature and methods to identify gaps and needs
• Consult with experts and practitioners
• Based on mixed methods approach to developing needs assessment methodology 
• Developing a workplan for the development of the needs assessment
• Needs assessment report
• Based on a literature review and methodology
• Include insights from focus group discussions with experts and practitioners
• Identifies gender differentiated risks, barriers and opportunities in climate mobility innovation;
• Builds institutional and community capacity to integrate gender-sensitive approaches.
• Draft needs assessment report to include clear recommendations for CMIL to include in programming such as data collection, analysis and forecasting.
• Develop comprehensive review process and conduct validation workshop to ensure results are solid and context sensitive 
• Finalization of needs assessment report based on validation and review that provides actionable recommendations for CMIL-Africa’s strategic planning;
• Communication and results
• Develop communication materials for communication campaign of results
• Present results at CMIL workshop/conference
• Work with CMIL Africa team to ensure communication of results
• Undertake all other duties are assigned by the supervisor 

Education

• Master's degree relevant to climate adaptation, environmental science, migration, or similar.

Experience

• Proven experience in conducting both quantitative and qualitative research on gender and migration related issues.
• Strong understanding of datasets and data sources relevant to gendered realities of climate change.
• Prior involvement in the development or implementation of the gender programming in relation to climate action.
• Excellent analytical, synthesis, and writing skills, with the ability to tailor outputs for both expert and policy audiences.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in survey design and qualitative data collection methodologies.
• Experience with participatory and community-based approaches is an asset.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective coordination with external partners across Africa.