Introduction
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Project Context and Scope
The Climate Mobility Innovation Lab (CMIL), hosted by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), was established to address the nexus between human mobility and climate change. The Lab fosters innovation and partnerships to tackle the complex challenges posed by climate change and human mobility across the Mediterranean, Africa, Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Central to this work is the Risk Index for Climate Displacement (RICD), an operational foresight tool that enhances understanding of climate-induced displacement dynamics — including its drivers, triggers, and tipping points. The RICD supports the identification of current and future displacement hotspots and trends, providing actionable insights for policymakers and investors.
To support the rollout and continuous improvement of the RICD globally, IOM is seeking a CMIL Climate Data and Risk Analyst . The Analyst will contribute to the technical development and refinement of the RICD, with hands-on responsibility for data sourcing, processing, quality improvement, and model review. Working under the guidance of the Head of CMIL and in close coordination with CMIL technical counterparts globally, the Analyst will serve as a core technical resource across CMIL analytical workstreams.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Climate Mobility Innovation Lab (CMIL)
This is a remote position and may require occasional international travel.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Master's degree relevant to climate adaptation, environmental science, migration, data science or similar.
Experience
- Proven experience in conducting both quantitative and qualitative research on displacement-related issues.
- Strong understanding of datasets and data sources relevant to climate-induced displacement.
- Demonstrated experience in quantitative risk analysis, with applied knowledge of methods and tools relevant to climate or displacement risk assessment.
- Experience reviewing or contributing to risk indices, composite indicators, or similar modelling frameworks, including identifying weaknesses and proposing improvements.
- Demonstrated experience working with incomplete, fragmented, or low-quality datasets in developing country or humanitarian contexts, and ability to apply practical solutions to data gaps.
- Experience supporting or training national technical counterparts on data and analytical methods is an asset.
- Prior exposure to the RICD or comparable displacement risk tools is a strong advantage.
- Experience working with government counterparts, research institutions, or international organisations on climate or displacement data is desirable.
- Experience in humanitarian or hardship operational contexts is an asset.
Skills
- Strong quantitative analytical skills, including data cleaning, processing, statistical analysis, and modelling.
- Proficiency in analytical tools such as R, Python, QGIS, or equivalent.
- Qualitative research skills, including designing and conducting household surveys, key informant interviews and focus group discussions.
- Ability to assess and improve data interoperability across formats, sources, and scales.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate technical findings for non-specialist audiences.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with diverse technical partners across multiple countries.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage concurrent analytical workstreams.
Languages
For this consultancy, in English and French is required.
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
- 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
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.
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, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.
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