Job Summary

IOM’s Migration, Environment, Climate Change and Risk Reduction (MECR) Programme in Mozambique seeks to contribute to the long-term sustainable development by reducing the risk of disasters and strengthening resilience of displaced persons and communities at risk of displacement in the context of climate change and environmental degradation and therefore to create conditions for migration to be used as an adaptation strategy and a choice. In addition, MECR Programme aims to contribute to government effort of mainstreaming human mobility in climate change policies and plan, including local adaptation plan.

Key Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of international Relations, Political Science, Environmental science or related field from an accredited academic institution with two years’ professional experience; or,
• Master’s degree in the above-mentioned fields

• Professional experience in UN agencies, international NGOs, government institutions, or related organizations working on climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, or environmental policy.
• Experience supporting or coordinating projects on climate change, human mobility, or resilience building, ideally in the context of national or local policy development (e.g., Local Adaptation Plans, NAPs, or NDCs).
• Experience in organizing and facilitating coordination meetings, trainings, or workshops with government authorities, civil society, and other stakeholders.
• Experience in communicating and collaborating effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, professional, and institutional backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience working with or supporting government counterparts, particularly in multi-stakeholder policy or planning processes.
• Experience coordinating and monitoring consultants and service providers to ensure quality control, timely delivery, and adherence to project workplans and donor requirements.

• Solid understanding of climate change adaptation, human mobility, and disaster risk reduction frameworks, including National Adaptation Plans, National Determined Contribution, Local Adaptation Plan, Sendai Framework, Loss and Damage, etc.
• Knowledge of government coordination structures on climate-related planning processes.
• Familiarity with UN programming and donor-funded project cycles, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting requirements.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely in English and in Portuguese.
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from diverse cultures and professional backgrounds;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Power Point.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
3. National Professional Officers should be nationals of the country of their employment. NPOs perform work at the professional level and the same standards of recruitment qualifications and performance, required for International Professional staff.
4. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Governm