Introduction
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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
Vanuatu is among the countries most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and natural hazards. Frequent cyclones, sea-level rise, flooding, coastal erosion, droughts, and other climate-related events significantly affect infrastructure systems and the livelihoods of communities. Women, men, girls, boys, and persons with disabilities experience these impacts differently due to existing social and gender inequalities.
Climate-resilient infrastructure is critical for reducing vulnerability and enhancing community resilience. However, infrastructure planning, design, implementation, and maintenance often do not adequately integrate gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) considerations. Gender-transformative approaches go beyond addressing immediate needs and seek to challenge and transform unequal gender norms, roles, and power relations, ensuring equitable participation, decision-making, and benefits for all.
IOM, with technical and financial support from UN Women, is currently implementing a project to help ensure climate-related infrastructure and shelter projects, contribute to the protection, empowerment and equality of women and girls in Vanuatu. This work is supported by UN Women through the Pacific Partnership to End Violence Against Women (Pacific Partnership) programme, funded primarily by the Government of Australia, and the European Union, and coordinated by UN Women and the Pacific Community (SPC), in strategic partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF).
To strengthen national capacities to design, implement, and advocate for gender-transformative climate-resilient infrastructure in Vanuatu, a comprehensive package of technical, policy, and learning resources is required. This will include the development and delivery of a training package for government officials, and other relevant stakeholders; the conduct of a gender gap analysis of climate-resilient infrastructure policies and frameworks to identify opportunities to strengthen gender-transformative approaches and the prevention of GBV; and the production of a policy brief to support evidence-based advocacy and policy reform, ensuring that climate-resilient infrastructure initiatives reduce GBV risks, promote gender equality, and contribute to safer and more inclusive outcomes for women and girls.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Protection/CTIP Unit + DRCC for PX0565 and DRCC for DR0114.
Tasks to be performed under this contract
Education, Experience, and Skills required
The qualified candidate should possess:
- Masters Degree Gender Studies, Development Studies, Climate Change, Environmental Management, Disaster Risk Management, Infrastructure Planning, Sociology, Public Policy, International Development, Human Rights or related field from an accredited academic institution.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in gender equality and violence against women and girls.
- Proven experience integrating GEDSI, violence against women and girls and climate resilience into infrastructure policy, planning and developmentDemonstrated experience conducting gender analyses, policy reviews, and developing technical or advocacy products.
- Experience working in Vanuatu and/or Pacific Island Countries.
- Proven experience developing and delivering training and capacity-building programmes for government and other stakeholders.Experience in working with relevant government agencies will be considered an advantage.
- Capacity to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Personal commitment, efficiency, and flexibility;
- Strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to multi-task and deliver under tight timelines;
- Strong intrapersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environments with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
- Fully computer literate;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Excellent analytical and writing skills.
Strong facilitation and communication skills.
- Ability to produce high-quality training materials.
- Strong understanding of Pacific cultural contexts and gender dynamics.
- Prior experience with IOM or a relevant UN agency will be considered an advantage.
Languages
For this consultancy, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies
Application Requirements
Interested candidates shall submit:
- Cover letter;
- Technical proposal outlining methodology and workplan;
- Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- At least two examples of similar assignments completed;
- Contact details of three professional referees.
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.
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No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.