2. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
No. Outputs Timeline Payment percentage 1. Inception report: Must include: • Desk review of relevant national policies, technical guidance, and existing data related to agriculture, food security, and climate resilience in the Republic of the Marshall Islands • Refined operational criteria for assessing site suitability and indigenous crop appropriateness in atoll environments • Participatory mapping methodology adapted to the RMI context • Stakeholder list and engagement plan (Majuro and Wotje) • Ethical considerations End of month 2 15% 2. Participatory mapping and site identification report – Phase 1: Must include: • Initial participatory mapping results for community- and school-based sites in Majuro • Site visit findings, field observations, and simple soil assessments • Records of consultations with government, school, and community stakeholders, including women and youth • Updated stakeholder engagement log End of month 4 15% 3. Participatory mapping and site identification report – Phase 2: Must include: • Expanded mapping results covering both Majuro and Wotje Atoll • Consolidated draft site profiles for all identified sites • Preliminary identification of suitable indigenous crop species per site • Updated stakeholder engagement log End of month 920% 4. Capacity-strengthening (training) output: Must include: • Design and delivery of at least one structured training session for national and sub-national stakeholders on participatory site selection and application of mapping results • Training agenda, participant list, and summary of key discussions and outcomes End of month 910% 5. Draft Site Selection and Indigenous Crop Prioritisation Report: Must include: • Consolidated draft Site Selection and Indigenous Crop Prioritisation Report for Majuro and Wotje • Synthesis of findings from mapping, site assessments, and consultations • Practical recommendations for implementation End of month 1015% 6. Final validated report: Must include: • Facilitation of a formal stakeholder validation process (workshop and/or consultations) • Documentation of validation feedback and agreed revisions • Final validated Site Selection and Indigenous Crop Prioritisation Report • Final stakeholder engagement log • Final slide deck End of month 1125%
The total duration for this assignment is eleven (11) months. The consultant will agree with a final work schedule at the beginning of the assignment with IOM, setting clear deadlines for each deliverable. All outputs shall be submitted electronically in editable formats and will be considered complete upon IOM’s written approval (with up to two rounds of revisions within and after the assignment period).
3. CONSULTANT’S WORKPLACE
The Consultant will be engaged under an international consultancy contract and will work on a partially home-based and partially in-country basis in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Field visits, consultations, training, and validation activities will be conducted in person as required.
4. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• University degree (Master’s preferred) in agriculture, environmental studies, climate change, development studies, or a related field.
Experience:
• Minimum six (6) years of experience in climate adaptation, food security, or community-based natural resource management.
• Proven experience in participatory mapping, site assessments, and stakeholder consultations.
• Experience working in small island or Pacific contexts is an asset.
Languages:
• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.