CONS 235 2026 - Consultoria profesional - políticas de movilidad humana climática
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a leading intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting safe, orderly, and humane migration. In Colombia, the Emergency and Stabilization program addresses humanitarian crises and supports local development by assisting governments in designing and managing public policies. This role contributes to strengthening the National Government's Inter-Institutional Table on climate-induced displacement.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to strengthen the National Government's Inter-Institutional Table on climate-induced displacement, focusing on community and ecosystem protection. The role supports the development of Law 2577 of 2026, which recognizes internal displacement due to climate change, environmental degradation, and disasters. The expert will produce documentation, conduct research, facilitate workshops, and prepare reports in close collaboration with key government entities. This initiative is crucial for improving the governance of climate-induced human mobility in Colombia and ensuring a coordinated response to environmental and climate-related challenges affecting populations.
Responsibilities
The consultant will deliver nine key products by August 2027. These include developing collaborative work sessions to define displacement criteria, drafting a document for the operational consolidation of the Inter-Institutional Table, and creating a conceptual guide for identifying and differentiating environmental phenomena impacting human mobility. Responsibilities also encompass developing an action protocol defining roles for prevention and risk reduction, designing and delivering training sessions on climate-induced displacement with a focus on gender and intersectionality, and adjusting training methodologies based on feedback. Additionally, the consultant will conduct workshops for territorial teams, perform research on displacement flows through secondary and community sources, and finalize all project documents and training materials.
Work Experience
A minimum of 4 years of experience is required in designing, implementing, or evaluating public policies related to human mobility or climate change, and in applied research on displacement or climate vulnerability. Experience in institutional relations with government authorities, national/international organizations, UN agencies, NGOs, and civil society is essential. Experience in inter-institutional work, collective construction with ministries and communities, and research on climate-induced human mobility is also necessary. Proficiency with databases and information gathering tools is expected.
Skills
Solid knowledge of disaster risk management and displacement due to environmental or climate causes. Familiarity with gender and social inclusion approaches in humanitarian contexts. Effective communication skills with partners and beneficiaries. Strong knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) tools and methodologies. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Demonstrated interpersonal, negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills. Knowledge of Colombian regulations on climate-induced displacement is preferred.