RE2CLID Consultant (4 positions) -Caia, Marromeu, Nhamatanda or Mutarara District, Mozambique

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Under the direct supervision of the MECR National Officer, technical guidance of the designated MECR Project Associates and coordination with the wider RE2CLID team, the District Coordinator will provide day-to-day field support, maintain regular engagement with district authorities and communities, monitor implementation and keep the RE2CLID District Dossier up to date.

•   University degree in development studies, environmental sciences, geography, disaster risk management, climate change, agriculture, natural-resource management, social sciences, public administration, community development or another relevant field, with at least two years of relevant professional experience; or
• Secondary education with at least four years of relevant professional experience.
   

• Work at district or community level in Mozambique, preferably in Sofala or Tete Province.
• Engagement with district Government authorities, community leadership, civil society organizations, or development and humanitarian actors.
• Work related to disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, community resilience, livelihoods, natural-resource management, environmental management, displacement, community engagement or local development.
• Field consultations, stakeholder mapping, community engagement, monitoring or contextual information gathering.
• Previous experience with the United Nations, international organizations, NGOs or Government programmes is an advantage.
   

• Ability to organize fieldwork, follow up with multiple stakeholders and maintain structured records.

• Strong observation, listening, facilitation and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to collect, summarize and clearly communicate qualitative and quantitative information.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Basic computer literacy, including email, Microsoft Word, Excel and shared electronic filing systems.

• Ability and willingness to travel frequently within the assigned district, including rural and remote communities.

• Ability to work with limited day-to-day supervision while maintaining close communication with a geographically dispersed team.

• Experience driving a motorbike and possession of a valid motorbike driving licence are advantages.

•    Fluency in Portuguese and English is required.
•    Fluency in one or more local languages spoken in the assigned district is desirable.
 

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

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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