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Climate Finance Development Consultant
Egypt
IOM recognizes climate finance as a key enabler for developing countries to strengthen resilience and adaptive capacities to avert and minimize climate-induced adverse mobility drivers while helping them leverage the benefits of regular migration for climate adaptation and just and green transitions. Increased access to climate finance for human mobility in the context of climate change is one of IOM’s key political messages for its engagement with the upcoming 30 th Conference of Parties (COP30) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Brazil.
This consultancy will contribute directly to IOM’s institutional positioning in climate finance, particularly in the context of COP30, the Climate Mobility Investment Framework (led by Climate Adaptation and Vertical Funds Unit at the Climate Action Division (CAD) at its headquarters), IOM’s ongoing accreditation to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and the operationalization of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) and the Santiago Network on Loss and Damage (SNLD).
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change due to its mostly arid climate, high water stress level, varying adaptive capacities, combined with rapid urbanization and high dependency on the primary industries. The MENA region is also characterized by highly dynamic mobility patterns, hosting a significant number of international migrants, Internally Displaced Persons and refugees. Being one of the most volatile regions in the world, climate risks intersect with ongoing conflicts and humanitarian crises in MENA, resulting in the compounded vulnerabilities of people and communities. Despite the significant and urgent need for climate action in the region, MENA remains among the lowest destinations of climate finance; the region received only USD 21 billion in 2021/2022, compared to USD 584 billion for East Asia & Pacific for the same year (Climate Policy Initiative, 2024).
The Climate Finance Development Consultant will support IOM Member States in the MENA region to identify viable opportunities to access climate finance, especially the vertical funds such as the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the Adaptation Fund, the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and FRLD, and provide technical support to develop a pipeline of projects through drafting concept notes, proposals and associated technical documents. This will include a regional scoping and strategy exercise on climate finance opportunities for human mobility , aligned with the forthcoming UNFCCC Technical Guide on “Accessing financial resources aiming to avert, minimize, and address the impacts of displacement associated with the adverse effects of climate change”; Direct support to three country-level pipeline projects , with priority given to Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and conflict-affected/fragile contexts; and, Capacity-strengthening for IOM Country Missions to engage with national governments and climate finance processes.
Climate Action Regional Thematic Unit (CAD RTU), IOM Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (RO MENA), in close coordination with the Climate Adaptation and Vertical Funds Unit at the Climate Action Division at IOM HQ.
- Responsibilities: Tasks to be performed under this contract
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and remain committed to achieving the results.
The consultant will be hired to provide technical support to IOM Country Missions in the MENA region by delivering the following tangible outputs.
First deliverable : Submission of a scoping document of relevant financing actors for climate mobility in the MENA region (e.g. national funds, donors, finance mechanisms) divided under relevant human mobility dimensions and relevant sectors to be agreed such as: i) migration, displacement, and planned relocation; and, iii) water, agriculture, urban resilience, disaster risk reduction, and health, based on thorough desk review and interviews with IOM Country Missions, Member States and stakeholders such as local government representatives. T he document will also include a recommended IOM positioning strategy and a work plan for developing a regional pipeline of projects. Timeline: by 10 December 2025 (25%) to be paid within 15 days of receipt and approval of the required deliverable.
Second deliverable : Submission of a package of documents for GCF’s Project-specific Assessment Approach for the first target country (all target countries to be selected through consultations with IOM) . Timeline: by 20 December 2025 (25%) to be paid within 15 days of receipt and approval of the required deliverable.
Third deliverable : Submission of project Concept Notes as pipeline project documents for the second target country . Timeline: by 20 January 2026 (25%) to be paid within 15 days of receipt and approval of the required deliverable
Fourth deliverable : Submission of project Concept Notes as pipeline project documents for the third target country . Timeline: by 20 March 2026 (25%) to be paid within 15 days of receipt and approval of the required deliverable
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
Robust technical knowledge of climate finance, especially the vertical funds, and the ability to produce high-quality proposals for climate mobility, which reflect the target countries’ priorities and contexts with actionable solutions.
Timely submission of the deliverables and the quality of the deliverables.
Flexibility to accommodate feedback from IOM and its partners, including the government counterparts, for the deliverables.
Excellent interpersonal skills and effectiveness in working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Master’s degree in economics, environmental studies, social science, or a related field is required from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience, or a university degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
Proven experience in developing concept notes, proposals, and associated technical documents for climate finance, especially for the vertical funds, and a track record of successfully securing funding.
Strong technical knowledge of the UNFCCC processes and how the vertical funds contribute to different workstreams of UNFCCC.
Work experience in climate mobility, displacement, or migration policy in the context of climate change is a significant advantage.
Work experience in the MENA region, especially at the country level, is a distinct advantage.
Skills
Excellent analytical and writing skills in English.
Languages
Fluency in English is a must, and a working knowledge of Arabic or French is desirable
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.
Required Competencies
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link . Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
Values - all IOM personnel 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
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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