Introduction
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.
Project Context and Scope
Rodriguez (Montalban), Rizal is identified among the top climate displacement hotspots in the Philippines under the Risk Index for Climate Displacement (RICD). It faces intersecting environmental and socio-economic challenges, including deforestation, flooding, and soil erosion, which heighten community vulnerability to climate impacts and affect livelihood security, particularly for vulnerable groups such as single-income households.
In response to these challenges, a community-based organization (CBO)engaged in agricultural activities in Montalban developed the Bamboo Propagation and Green Livelihood Project to address environmental degradation while strengthening livelihood security. The project aligns with evidence on local climate and displacement risks and responds directly to priorities identified by community members.
Recognizing its potential to deliver climate, environmental, and livelihood benefits, IOM selected to support this initiative under various programmes focused on advancing solutions to displacement and mitigating migration vulnerabilities. Guided by IOM’s Framework to Empower Migrant Communities Towards Climate Resilience, the project aims to strengthen community resilience to climate impacts while expanding income-generating opportunities for the selected CBO.
To support successful implementation and long-term sustainability, IOM will provide financial support for project inputs and materials, as well as technical assistance to strengthen the organization's institutional, operational, and business management capacities. This support is intended to enable the CBO to effectively manage the project, establish the systems and processes necessary for organizational growth, and sustain the bamboo-based livelihood enterprise beyond the project period.
The consultant hired to support the CBO will provide training and technical coaching covering topics including but not limited to organizational management, business planning and development, procurement, inventory and asset management, marketing, stakeholder and customer engagement, financial literacy and management, record keeping and reporting.
The consultant is also expected to review and support organizational policies and procedures including but not limited to organizational governance structure, roles, and responsibilities, operational and administrative policies and procedures including procurement and human resources, and other policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures necessary to support effective project implementation and the long-term sustainability of the livelihood enterprise.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
The consultant will report to the Private Sector Engagement Team under the Migration Management Unit of IOM Philippines.
Tasks to be performed under this contract
Education
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in economics, business management, public policy, development studies, social sciences, or related courses with a minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience, or an advanced/ graduate degree with at least five years of relevant professional experience
Experience / Skills
- Demonstrated experience in organizational capacity development, business development, and institutional strengthening for community-based organizations, cooperatives, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), or similar entities
- Familiarity with community development, sustainable livelihoods, climate resilience, or nature-based solutions programming is an advantage
- Knowledge of safeguarding, protection, inclusion, and do-no-harm principles
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Fluency in English, with strong communication skills
Travel required
The consultancy may be undertaken through a combination of remote and in-person work. Regular travel to Rodriguez (Montalban), Rizal province is required to conduct assessments, training activities, mentoring sessions, and monitoring visits. Travel will be coordinated with IOM.
Languages
For this consultancy, English and Tagalog.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies
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.
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.
No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.