Consultant for the Preparation of a Study on the Relevance of Climate-Relat at IOM

Belgrade, Central Serbia, Serbia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Migration governance, Climate change analysis, Policy analysis, Research, Report writing, Stakeholder engagement, Disaster risk management, Environmental studies, Data synthesis, Project management, Strategic planning, Asylum systems, Human mobility, Qualitative research, Quantitative research

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration [https://www.iom.int/iom-workplace-culture] Project Context and Scope The Republic of Serbia is a signatory to key international instruments on refugee protection and human rights, including the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol. At the national level, the legal framework for migration and asylum is established through the Constitution of the Republic of Serbia, the Law on Asylum and Temporary Protection (2018), the Law on Foreigners, the Law on Border Control, and the Law on Migration Management. Furthermore, Serbia is a signatory to key international and European instruments, which collectively regulate its obligations in the areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation, environmental sustainability, disaster risk reduction, and migration governance. These include the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Paris Agreement, the Kyoto Protocol, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030, the relevant Sustainable Development Goals, and the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. In addition to these global frameworks, Serbia’s commitments are shaped by its Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) with the European Union and the Sofia Declaration on the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans, which further guide the country’s alignment with EU climate and environmental policies. Within this framework, the project “Strengthening Migration Governance and Asylum Systems in Serbia: Enhancing Policies, Protecting Rights”, funded by the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) of the Government of Switzerland, aims to strengthen the capacities of national and local authorities to manage migration effectively while safeguarding the rights of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable migrants, including victims of trafficking in human beings. The project supports a rights-based and route-based approach to migration governance and involves key national institutions, primarily the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM), as well as local self-governments, civil society organizations, and other relevant stakeholders, including the Center for the Protection of Victims of Human Trafficking. In line with Serbia’s commitments under the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, the Global Compact on Refugees, and the European Union accession process under Chapter 24 (Justice, Freedom and Security), the project also recognizes the growing interlinkages between climate change, environmental degradation, and human mobility. Climate change is increasingly acknowledged at the global level as a driver that can exacerbate displacement, affect migration patterns, and increase vulnerability. The Republic of Serbia is exposed to a range of climate-related risks, including droughts, floods, extreme temperatures, and other environmental hazards, which may influence both internal and cross-border migration dynamics. At the same time, broader regional and global climate trends may affect migration flows toward Serbia, particularly along established migration routes. To address these emerging challenges in a forward-looking and evidence-based manner, the project foresees the development of a dedicated study on the relevance of climate-related migration to the national context. The study will provide a comprehensive and holistic analysis of the nexus between climate change both within country and abroad and migration relevant to Serbia. It will assess potential risks and needs, examine institutional preparedness, and identify possible systemic and policy responses to anticipated mobility trends linked to environmental factors. The analysis will situate Serbia within the broader international and regional context, include comparative perspectives, and outline major projected trends relevant to the national setting. The findings will serve to inform policymaking, strategic planning, and future programming in the areas of migration governance, asylum, disaster risk reduction, and climate adaptation. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing “Strengthening Migration Governance and Asylum Systems in Serbia: Enhancing policies, Protecting Rights” – MS0102

Responsibilities

The consultant will develop a comprehensive study on the nexus between climate change and human mobility within the Serbian national context. This involves assessing risks, institutional preparedness, and identifying policy responses to inform future migration and climate adaptation strategies.