National Consultant – Biodiversity & Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Specialist

About the role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) seeks a National Consultant to provide expert technical support on biodiversity assessment, Ecosystem‑Based Adaptation (EbA), and environmental conflict analysis. This time‑bound consultancy will inform the design and implementation of climate‑resilient interventions aimed at strengthening sustainable agricultural livelihoods and ecosystem health in a fragile, conflict‑affected setting.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biodiversity and ecosystem assessments in the project area.
• Analyse the impacts of climate change, environmental degradation, and unsustainable agricultural practices on natural resources.
• Develop technical recommendations to ensure project activities contribute to biodiversity conservation, ecosystem sustainability, and climate adaptation.
• Support IOM‑facilitated stakeholder engagement, including field assessments and data collection.
• Prepare analytical reports and briefing documents for project staff and partners.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in environmental science, ecology, biodiversity, climate change, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in EbA, biodiversity assessments, and environmental conflict analysis, preferably in fragile or conflict‑affected contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and local stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills.

Required skills

• Biodiversity assessment methods
• Ecosystem‑Based Adaptation (EbA) approaches
• Environmental conflict analysis
• Data collection and analysis
• Climate change adaptation planning
• Technical report writing