Regional Thematic Specialist (Climate Action and Mobility)

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Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Director for Operations, the overall supervision of the Regional Director and the guidance of the Climate Action Division at Headquarters, the Regional Thematic Specialist on Climate Action and Mobility (STR-DCAM) advises and supports the implementation of headquarters institutional policies at country offices throughout the Region. Specifically, the Regional Thematic Specialist provides oversight, quality control and thematic and operational support to promote consistent, unified, high-quality, evidence-based programming. In collaboration with other Regional Thematic Units (RTUs), the Regional Thematic Specialist on Climate Action and Mobility contributes to the development of strategies to save lives and protect people on the move, find solutions to forced displacement and facilitate regular migration routes. The Regional Thematic Specialist will also lead the DAC’s regional thematic unit, which will provide thematic oversight and support for regional efforts to mitigate the immediate and long-term impacts of climate change on human mobility, while promoting sustainable and inclusive solutions at the regional level, in collaboration with DAC headquarters. Particular attention will be paid to mobilizing IOM’s expertise and role in the new Loss and Damage Response Fund, as well as Member States’ access to climate finance and technical support for their National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), particularly for small island developing states and least developed countries facing interrelated social, environmental and economic challenges. The DAC regional thematic unit will also identify regional opportunities and risks, promote knowledge sharing, encourage policy development and research, and support inter-thematic collaboration internally. Externally, it will make recommendations on advocacy, policies and technical programmes for regional entities, Member States and relevant migration bodies under the auspices of the Regional Office and IOM Country Office. For IOM teams and partners in the Region, the DAC Regional Liaison Unit is a key source of expertise and advice on climate action and mobility.

Responsibilities

Leadership, Advocacy and Representation

Education / Qualifications

Strategic Direction: Lead and manage the DAC regional training unit in providing regular thematic guidance and technical support to country countries in contextualizing the strategic plan. Advocacy and Representation: Assisting and providing substantive contributions to DRD for operations by articulating IOM’s strategic plan to external stakeholders or in forums, discussions and platforms, based on guidance from DAC headquarters and Global Offices (GOs). Technical support and capacity building Technical Assistance: Lead the delivery of technical assistance by the Regional Climate Change Coordination Unit (RCU) on thematic and cross-cutting priorities, based on identified or expressed needs, in collaboration with DAC headquarters and country offices. Ensure coordination between regional units, relevant country offices and headquarters for crisis response, with a focus on climate change and human mobility, protection, life-saving actions and recovery. Training and capacity-building In coordination with the DAC headquarters and staff development and learning unit, provide thematic training and capacity building to country and regional office staff as well as external partners upon request. Conduct consultation, development, consensus building, implementation and oversight of global governance frameworks on climate-related migration and displacement with member states, international organizations and civil society on the world stage. In coordination with and in support of country organizations, strengthen the technical and institutional capacities of national governments and local actors to absorb, account for, report on, allocate and mobilize climate finance effectively. Partnerships and resource mobilization Strategic Partnerships: Develop and maintain partnerships with a wide range of regional actors, including donors, regional political and economic bodies, the UN, the private sector, non-governmental institutions, academic institutions, community organizations, international financial institutions, international organizations and Member States, to promote IOM’s strategic plan. Resource mobilization: In coordination with headquarters, GOs, country offices for partnerships and advocacy (COPA), COs and the Regional Project Development Officer (RPDO), advocate programmatic priorities to new and traditional donors, including the private sector. Quality control and monitoring Project Development and Reporting: In coordination with the RPDOs, facilitate the process of project development and reporting through technical inputs, reviews, approvals and validations, in accordance with the IOM Project Manual. Monitoring and evaluation: In coordination with the Regional Head of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (RPMEO), conduct regular bilateral interviews with country office thematic focal points to assess challenges, opportunities and trends. Report issues and opportunities to regional and headquarters senior management, and guide country office adjustments. Provide active support to country offices for the integration of donor audits, evaluations and returns. Risk Management: In coordination with the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, provide oversight and support to COs in identifying, managing and addressing risks related to DHRR in accordance with IOM’s risk management framework and policy (IN/213 Rev.1). Climate action policies and research Knowledge management and innovation: In coordination with the PDOR and Climate Mobility Innovation Labs, contribute to and facilitate the use of knowledge sharing platforms and disseminate best and innovative practices in climate action related to OAC. Policy: Promote policy coherence and inclusive partnerships to integrate climate mobility into relevant programmes, including biodiversity, water management, mountains, oceans/seas, human rights, protection, security, gender, health, urbanization, SDGs, youth engagement, diaspora empowerment and local stakeholder mobilization. Strengthen early warning (EW4AI) and climate and environmental action advocacy, policies and partnerships at the policy and advocacy levels to support priorities identified by affected countries in national, regional and global climate strategies. Support DAC’s headquarters in integrating human mobility considerations into climate change, environment and disaster policy agendas, including through its work on constituted bodies, working groups, UNFCCC initiatives and forums (WIM Executive Committee, AC, SNLD, COP, PAN, CDN, climate funds, etc.), as well as on the UNCCD political processes (UNFCC Framework, UNFC Framework, UNFC Framework, etc.). Data, research and foresight: In coordination with various climate change forums, including the UNFCCC, IPCC, IDMC and others, in collaboration with DAC headquarters, as well as the Global Data Institute (GDI) and Regional Data Hub (RDH), analyze and disseminate thematic data on climate action to inform evidence-based strategic planning, resource mobilization, policy development and programming. Communication and coordination Thematic Community of Practice: Establish and maintain a community of practice in the region for thematic focal points in COs, with the participation of DAC headquarters functional centres where appropriate, to promote the sharing of new practices, innovative approaches, partnerships, training opportunities and other areas of regional thematic interest. Coordination: Lead engagement in interregional, continental and multinational initiatives, programmes and strategies with the corresponding RTS, GTS and CO focal points; where appropriate, coordinate the participation of headquarters functional services. Cross-cutting priorities General Integration: In accordance with the IOM Strategic Plan and its associated responsibilities, as defined in the Regional Office’s mandate, promote, integrate and mainstream cross-cutting priorities across all DAC areas of activity in the Region. In addition, promote the integration of climate action at regional and country office levels in order to strengthen the management, strategy, design and implementation of programmes in all thematic areas. Management of regional thematic CAO units

• 16. Manage the DAC Regional Thematic Unit, including overseeing and managing the execution of specific unit responsibilities as outlined in the mandate of the DAC Regional Thematic Unit.
• 17. Perform any other task that may be assigned to you.

Candidate profile

Education

Experience

Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Social Sciences or a related field, obtained from an accredited higher education institution, with at least seven years of relevant professional experience; or university degree in the above-mentioned fields with at least nine years of relevant professional experience. Accredited universities are those that appear in UNESCO’s global database on higher education. Experience Proven experience in climate action and mobility, and related areas relevant to project development and management, thematic capacity building and liaison; Minimum 5 years of experience in managing climate action and mobility projects in non-OECD countries; Experience in liaison, resource mobilization and advocacy with government and diplomatic officials, national and international institutions and organizations, civil society and private sector actors; Professional experience within an organization international, intergovernmental or non-governmental, United Nations or government; and Experience in designing and implementing capacity-building programmes in the field of climate action and mobility. Skills

Job overview

Ability to understand complex contexts and ever-changing migration and displacement dynamics, and place them in their regional, global and political contexts; Proven experience in successful donor collaboration, project development and resource mobilization for IOM priority areas; Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage diverse teams of specialists; Strong analytical skills associated with the ability to summarize, present and communicate results effectively; Proven knowledge and expertise of relevant international standards and classifications for climate action and mobility; and, Recognized agent of change or willingness to promote a culture of learning and knowledge management. Languages All IOM staff in all categories must be proficient in one of the official IOM languages (English, French, Spanish). For this position, the control of English (written and oral) is required. Practical knowledge of Portuguese and other official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset. The required language skills will be specifically assessed during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

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