FOR THE CONSULTANCY CONTRACT OF: Migration, Environment, Climate Change, and Risk Reduction (MECR) National Consultant
DUTY STATION OF THE CONSULTANCY: Abuja, Nigeria
DURATION OF CONSULTANCY: 5 Months
NATURE OF THE CONSULTANCY:
IOM, as the leading intergovernmental migration agency, has been at the forefront of operational, research, policy, and advocacy efforts, seeking to bring environmental migration at the heart of international, regional, and national concerns, in collaboration with its Member States, observers and partners. At the beginning of 2015, a dedicated Migration, Environment, Climate Change and Disaster Reduction (MECR) Division was created to address the migration, environment, and climate change nexus.
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Support Officer (PGLS), Governance, Liaison and Support (PGLS) and the overall supervision of IOM Nigeria Deputy Chief of Mission, and in close coordination with the Senior MECR Associate, the Regional Thematic Specialist (RTS) on Migration, Environment and Climate Change for West and Central Africa and the IOM FMM II Programme staff (MECR), the national consultant will conduct a comprehensive study on climate-induced migration in Nigeria, focusing on the Migration, Environment, Climate Change, and Risk Reduction (MECR) nexus, including policy development and stakeholder engagement in support of the effective and efficient implementation of IOM Nigeria Migration, Environment and Climate Change (MECC) IDF project titled “Nigeria: Strengthening Evidence-Based Analysis and Stakeholders’ Capacities related to Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change, Environmental Degradation and Disasters”.
Project Context and Scope:
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Nigeria has experienced a temperature rise of 1.1 degrees Celsius since the late 20th century, which is higher than the global average. This increase in temperature has resulted in more frequent and intense heat waves, draught, floods, storms and landslides which negatively affecting agriculture, water resources, and human health. According to the Nigeria National Migration Policy 2015 [1], the more drastic impacts of climate change are likely to affect population distribution and mobility, forcing millions of people to move because they are not able to adapt to changes in the physical environment. Nigeria emphasizes proactive responses to diverse forms of climate-induced migration, in alignment with global frameworks like the Global Compact for Migration and ECOWAS Common Approach to promoting gender-responsive strategies in recognition of the impact of climate on migration patterns.
The consultancy aims to address the growing challenge of climate-induced migration in Nigeria by providing in-depth research, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building. The consultant will assess current knowledge gaps, analyse the gendered impacts of climate migration, and recommend actionable policy interventions to strengthen Nigeria's response to climate mobility challenges.
DUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR SKILLS REQUIRED:
Advanced degree in Environmental Studies, Migration Studies, or related fields.
Proven experience in climate migration research and policy development.
Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality, gender-sensitive reports.
Familiarity with Nigeria’s socio-political and environmental context.
Travel to identified data collection sites within Nigeria.
Participation in workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder meetings.
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.
DURATION OF THE CONTRACT:
The duration of the contract will be 5 months (104 working days).
The consultant will be responsible for:
All the deliverables as set out in this ToR.
Cost for translation/interpretation (if applicable), communication (phone/internet) where applicable.
IOM will be responsible for:
Costs for in-country coordination for data collection, and local and international travel arrangements if applicable. This will include flight ticket, terminal transfer cost and accommodation only.
