Climate Mobility Specialist-Consultant

UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme


JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

Nature of the consultancy: Climate Mobility Specialist to support the Government of Iraq as the Chair of G77+China (Consultancy Category A)

Key Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract
1- Strategic Negotiation Support
  • Analyse and advise on key UNFCCC processes (e.g. Global Goal on Adaptation, Just Transition, NAPs, Loss and Damage) to identify entry points for mobility-relevant language.
  • Develop, vet, and support text proposals and position papers on climate mobility.
  • Track and report on evolving negotiation dynamics relevant to displacement, migration, and relocation.

2- Coordination and Liaison

  • Support the Government of Iraq as the Chair of G77+China in liaising with regional negotiation sub-groups, thematic coordinators, and other negotiating blocs.
  • Facilitate coordination between the Chair’s office and IOM.
  • Represent IOM and the Chair (as appropriate) in technical and preparatory meetings related to COP30.
  • Provide in-country, inter-government/ministerial coordination/workshop to ensure alignment, particularly with the Iraqi Ministry of Migration and Displacement.

3- Capacity Building and Diplomacy

  • Support the Chair in organizing briefings, technical webinars, and closed-door strategy sessions for negotiators and G77+China member states on climate mobility.
  • Support the Chair to convene an in-person coordination meeting with regional sub-group chairs, including exploring enhanced collaboration between IOM and G77+China sub-groups.
  • Provide rapid technical briefings and on-demand backstopping during COP30.
  • Act as a confidential and impartial specialist in politically sensitive discussions and maintain discretion regarding internal group strategy.

4- Reporting and Knowledge Management

  • Provide regular analysis and briefings to IOM and the Chair’s office to inform coordinated approaches.
  • Deliver a mid-assignment strategic update to IOM and the Chair’s office with recommendations.
  • Produce a final strategic report with policy recommendations, success factors, and replicable practices for future Chairs of G77+China.
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
  • Robust technical agility through confidently shifting between detailed technical analysis and diplomacy, serving as both a trusted technical backstop and a discreet, strategic specialist.
  • Demonstration of credibility, responsiveness, and discretion in politically sensitive contexts, while maintaining the speed and clarity necessary to support rapid negotiations, bilateral engagements, and evolving group strategies.
  • Quality and timely submission of the deliverables agreed with IOM and the Chair.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, strong inter-cultural awareness and flexibility to accommodate options, suggestions and feedback from the Chair of G77+China and IOM  for the effective delivery of the tasks.

•     Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and remain committed to achiving the results.

Required Qualifications

    Education, Experience and/or skills required

  • Master’s degree in international relations, environment social sciences, sustainable development, migration studies or related field is required from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience, or university degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
  • Proven experience in climate diplomacy, intergovernmental negotiation support, or multilateral environmental agreements.
  • Strong technical knowledge of the UNFCCC, including COP processes and negotiation track structures.
  • Robust expertise in climate mobility, displacement, or migration policy in the context of climate change.
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate sensitive political environments, including experience working with or supporting Global South negotiation blocks.
  • Excellent writing, facilitation, and political analysis skills.
  • Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Arabic is desirable.
Languages
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
  • Yes

Please submit your proposed fee along with your application.

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
  1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
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