Regional Thematic Specialist (Climate Action and Mobility) (P) Pour L’Organisation Internationale pour les Migrants (OIM) •

Responsibilities
Leadership, Advocacy, and Representation:
1. Strategic Direction: Lead and manage the CAD RTU in the delivery of regular thematic
guidance and technical support to COs in the contextualization of the strategic plan.
2. Advocacy and Representation: Assist and provide substantive inputs to the DRD for
Operations by articulating IOM's strategic plan to external stakeholders or in fora, discussions,
and platforms, based on CAD HQ and Global Offices' (GO) guidance.
Technical Support and Capacity Building:
3. Technical Assistance: Lead the CAD RTU's delivery of technical assistance on thematic and
cross-cutting priorities based on identified or requested needs in collaboration with CAD HQ and
COs. Coordinate across regional units, relevant COs, and HQ for crisis responses, focusing on
Climate change and human mobility, protection, life-saving actions, and recovery.
4. Training and Capacity Development:
a. In coordination with CAD HQ and the Staff Development and Learning Unit, provide thematic
training and capacity building to COs and RO staff as well as external partners as requested.
b. Spearhead the consultation, development, consensus-building, implementation, and oversight
of global Climate migration and displacement governance frameworks across member states,
international organizations, and civil society on the global stage.
c. In coordination with and in support of COs, strengthen the technical and institutional capacity
of national governments and local actors to absorb, account for, report on, allocate, and leverage
climate finance effectively.
Partnerships and Resource Mobilization:
5. Strategic Partnerships: Develop and maintain partnerships with a diverse range of regional
actors, including donors, regional political and economic bodies, UN, private sector,
non-government institutions, academic institutions, community-based organizations, international
financial institutions, international organizations, and Member States, to promote IOM’s Strategic
Plan.
6. Resource Mobilization: In coordination with HQ, GOs, Country Offices for Partnerships and
Advocacy (COPAs), COs, and the Regional Project Development Officer (RPDO), advocate
programmatic priorities with new and traditional donors, including the private sector.
Quality Control and Oversight:
7. Project Development and Reporting: In coordination with the RPDOs, facilitate the project
development and reporting process through technical inputs, review, approval, and endorsement
in line with IOM’s Project Handbook.
8. Monitoring and Evaluation: In coordination with the Regional Planning, Monitoring, and
Evaluation Officer (RPMEO), hold regular bilateral discussions with COs thematic focal points to
assess challenges, opportunities, and trends. Flag issues and opportunities to senior regional
and HQ staff, and guide CO adjustments. Actively support COs to integrate audit, evaluation, and
donor feedback.
9. Risk Management: In coordination with the Risk and Compliance Officer, provide oversight
and support to COs on the identification, management, and treatment of risks pertaining to
DHRR, in line with IOM's Risk Management Framework and Policy (IN/213 Rev.1).
Climate Action Policy and Research:
10. Knowledge Management and Innovation: In coordination with the RPDO and Climate
Mobility Innovation Labs Unit, contribute to and facilitate the use of knowledge-sharing platforms,
and disseminate Climate Action innovative and best practices related to CAD.
11. Policy:
a. Promote policy coherence and inclusive partnerships to mainstream climate mobility in
relevant agendas, including biodiversity, water management, mountains, oceans/seas, human
rights, protection, security, gender, health, urbanization, SDGs, youth engagement, diaspora
empowerment, local actors’ mobilization.
b. Scale up advocacy, policy, and partnership in early warning (EW4AI), and climate and
environmental action at policy and advocacy levels, in support of priorities identified by affected
countries in national or regional and global climate strategies.
c. Support CAD HQ in the mainstreaming of human mobility considerations in climate change,
environmental and disaster policy agendas, including via its work on UNFCCC Constituted
Bodies, Workstreams, Initiatives and Fora (WIM Excom, AC, SNLD, COP, NAPs, NDCs, climate
funds, etc.), as well as the UNCCD, UNEA and Sendai Framework policy processes, and the
engagement with the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF).
12. Data, Research, and Foresight: In coordination with different climate change fora including
UNFCCC, IPCC, IDMC and others in collaboration with CAD HQ, as well as the Global Data
Institute (GDI), and the Regional Data Hub (RDH), analyse and disseminate Climate Action
thematic data to inform evidence-based strategic planning, resource mobilization, policymaking,
and programming.
Communication and Coordination:
13. Thematic Community of Practice: Convene and maintain a community of practice in the
region for thematic focal points in COs, with involvement of CAD HQ functional homes as
relevant, to promote sharing of new practices, innovative approaches, partnerships, training
opportunities, and other areas of regional thematic interest.
14. Coordination: Lead engagement in inter-regional, continental, and multi-country initiatives,
programmes, and strategies with corresponding RTS, Global Thematic Specialists (GTS), and
COs focal points; where necessary, coordinate the involvement of HQ functional homes.
Cross-Cutting Priorities:
15. Mainstream: In line with the IOM Strategic Plan and corresponding custodianship outlined in
the Regional Office Terms of Reference, promote, integrate, and mainstream cross-cutting
priorities in all areas of CAD’s work in the Region. Furthermore, promote the integration of
Climate Action at RO and CO levels to enhance programme leadership, strategy, design and
implementation across all thematic areas.
CAD Regional Thematic Unit Management:
16. Manage the CAD Regional Thematic Unit, including overseeing and managing the delivery of
the Unit’s specific responsibilities in their entirety as outlined in the CAD RTU Terms of
Reference.
17. Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
● Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Social Science, or a related
field from an accredited academic institution with at least seven years of relevant
professional experience; or,
● University degree in the above fields with at least nine years of relevant professional
experience.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experience
● Demonstrated experience in climate action and mobility, and related areas relevant to
project development and management, thematic capacity building, and liaison;
● Minimum 5 years' experience working in non-OECD countries managing climate action
and mobility projects;
● Experience in liaison, resource mobilization, and advocacy with governmental and
diplomatic officials, national and international institutions and organizations, civil society,
and private sector actors;
● Experience working in an international, inter-governmental, or non-governmental
organization, the United Nations, or government; and,
● Experience in the design and implementation of capacity building on climate action and
mobility.
Skills
● Ability to understand complex contexts and fast-changing migration and displacement
dynamics and ability to frame them in their regional, global, and political contexts;
● Proven track record of successful engagement with donors, developing projects, and
mobilizing resources for IOM priority areas;
● Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage a diverse teams of specialists;
● Strong analytical skills combined with the ability to effectively summarize, present, and
communicate findings;
● Demonstrated knowledge and expertise of relevant international standards and
classifications relevant to climate action and mobility; and,
● Proven agent of change or willingness to foster a culture of learning and knowledge
management.
Languages
All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official
languages (English, French, Spanish).
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of Portuguese and other official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, French,
Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.
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 Level 3
● 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.
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 3
● Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the
ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their
leadership and professional potential.
● Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their
best and develop their potential.
● Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and
honesty.
● Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals
and communicates a clear strategic direction.
● Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings