Project Context and Scope
The International Organization for Migration (IOM – UN Migration), through its offices in France and in Brazil, is launching the second phase of the project \"Climate Migration in Urban Areas: Challenges, Perceptions, and Inclusion\" in collaboration with and funded by the City of Paris.
Drawing on its expertise and objectives in environmental migration, climate change adaptation, and urban resilience— as outlined in its Institutional Strategy on Migration, Environment, and Climate Change 2021-2030— IOM supports local authorities in addressing the underlying challenges and seizing opportunities related to migration and displacement in the context of climate change, environmental degradation, and natural hazard-related disasters.
Climate migration, though difficult to quantify, is increasingly relevant. Exposure to climate risks could play a role in the intensification of internal and international migration flows, towards major cities such as Paris or Rio de Janeiro.
Cities are at the heart of adaptation; they must address the consequences of climate change, strengthen the resilience of their populations, and play a key role in welcoming and integrating migrant populations. Despite their contrasting demographic, socio-economic, and geographical contexts, Paris and Rio de Janeiro are both facing the challenges of urban adaptation in the context of climate change.
This initiative will explore the strategies of Paris and Rio de Janeiro to address the environmental adverse factors of migration and the policies aimed at welcoming and integrating climate migrants.
This approach aligns with the broader framework of the City of Paris Climate Plan, its Resilience Strategy, the Paris Agreement, as well as the commitments made by Member States under the Global Compact for Migration, the New Urban Agenda, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, the IOM Strategic Plan, and the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities, particularly target 10.7 on migration and mobility.
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.
SDG 13 Climate Action. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Migration, Environment, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Unit Tasks to be performed under this contract Deliverable 1 - Scoping document, mapping, proposed outline, and bibliography. Delivery date: 30 May, 2025 Deliverable 2 - Document analysis, relevant stakeholder identification, and interviews. Delivery date: 30 June 2025 Deliverable 3 - Draft version of the report. Delivery date: 29 August 2025 Deliverable 4 - Final version of the report and presentation. Delivery date: 30 September 2025 Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
Deliverables will be approved by the Project Manager in Brasília Education
A master's degree from an accredited academic institution in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Urbanism or related fields. A PhD degree is desirable. Experience
Experience in research on the topic of migration, environment and climate change in cities is desirable. Skills
Excellent communication skills, written and oral. Languages
Proficiency in Portuguese and English are required; knowledge of French is an advantage. IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. Travel required
Travel may be required of the consultant during the course of the consultation. Required Competencies IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion. Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct. Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges. Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results. Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate. Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work. Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. Notes
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