Consultant: Review of the National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) on Human Mobility
Nairobi
Posted 30 April, 2026
Deadline 08 May, 2026
Consulting and StrategyConsultantSenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
About the Role
IOM is seeking a qualified Consultant to conduct a comprehensive review of the National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) III (2023–2027) with a specific focus on human mobility, including migration, displacement, and planned relocation. Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration, working closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners to promote humane and orderly migration.
The consultant will assess the current integration of human mobility issues in the national plan, identify gaps and opportunities, and provide actionable policy recommendations to strengthen these aspects in the upcoming NCCAP IV.
Key Responsibilities
Work Plan Development: Submit a work plan outlining methodology, key desk review resources, and stakeholders to interview, in line with the overall NCCAP III review process.
Data Collection: Collect preliminary data from primary and secondary sources to support the development of the NCCAP III progress report outline.
Policy Review: Assess the NCCAP III (2023–2027) for the integration of human mobility (migration, displacement, and planned relocation related to climate change).
Gap Analysis: Identify gaps, challenges, opportunities, and good practices in policy integration.
Stakeholder Engagement: Participate in stakeholder consultations in coordination with the lead consultant.
Assessment Reporting: Submit a detailed assessment report to feed into the implementation status report of the NCCAP III.
Policy Recommendations: Develop actionable and relevant policy recommendations for strengthening human mobility responses in NCCAP IV.
Validation: Present findings and incorporate feedback into final validated recommendations.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Master’s degree with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience.
OR a Bachelor’s degree with ten (10) years of relevant professional experience.
Fields of study: Migration, climate change response, disaster risk management, public policy analysis, or another relevant field.
Experience and Knowledge:
Good understanding of international frameworks (UNFCCC, NAP, NDC, GCM, etc.).
Knowledge of policy, institutional, and legislative frameworks related to climate, environment, drought, biodiversity, human mobility, and sustainable development.
Knowledge of climate and migration dynamics in Kenya is an advantage.
