Consultant (Mapping of Community and/or Locally Led Initiatives Relevant to at IOM

Bangkok, , Thailand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Qualitative research, Mapping exercises, Stakeholder consultations, Policy-oriented analytical reporting, Climate change adaptation, Disaster risk reduction, Human mobility, Report-writing, Presentation skills, Time management, Data analysis, Community engagement

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Description for Internal and External Candidates Position Title : Consultant (Mapping of Community and/or Locally Led Initiatives Relevant to Climate Mobility) Duty Station : Home-Based Classification : Consultancy, Category B Type of Appointment : Consultant Contract Desired Start Date : As soon as possible Closing Date : 19 April 2026 (11:59 PM, Bangkok Time) Reference Code : CFA19987/2026 (Open for Thai Nationals Only) ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE: Established in 1951, IOM 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. Thailand is one of the region's most severely affected by climate change, with countries experiencing multi-faceted challenges related to environmental degradation, human mobility, health and socio-economic resilience. Thailand is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts, ranked as the 9th most affected country in the period of 2000–2019 by the Global Climate Risk Index Report (CRI) 2021 (Eckstein et al., 2021). Climate change is likely to increase the incidence of flooding across the country, with the number of people affected by extreme river floods anticipated to grow to over 2 million by the 2035–2044 period (World Bank and ABD, 2021). Coastal flooding could affect a further 2.4 million people by 2070-2100, with many densely populated urban centers situated along the coastline. Thailand also frequently suffers from droughts resulting from shortage of rainfall, reduced flow in surface and subsurface rivers, and poor land management practices (World Bank, 2023). Human mobility patterns in Thailand have become increasingly complex as a result of climate change. Beyond the direct risks to lives and livelihoods, climate stressors contribute to a range of mobility outcomes, from voluntary and labour-related migration to forced displacement triggered by sudden-onset disasters, and in some cases, the need for planned relocation of communities exposed to slow-onset events such as sea level rise. Additionally, certain populations face situations of immobility, where vulnerabilities, poverty, or socio-political conditions limit their ability to move in response to climate pressures. While national policy frameworks on climate change, disaster risk reduction, and human mobility are evolving, evidence on community-led responses to climate change remains fragmented. Many communities and/or locally driven initiatives already contribute to reducing displacement risk, supporting adaptive mobility, strengthening resilience in sending areas, or enhancing preparedness in receiving areas. However, there is currently no consolidated mapping of such initiatives, no harmonized criteria to identify what constitutes a locally led or community-led initiative in the climate mobility space, and limited analysis of their governance structures, financing models, or scalability potential. To address this gap, IOM Thailand seeks to commission a structured mapping of community and/or locally led initiatives relevant to climate mobility. This mapping can inform the implementation and roll out of the Climate Catalytic Fund that will be launched later in the year. The Consultant will work under the direct supervision of the IOM Thailand’s Migration Data and Research Unit (MDRU). MDRU will ensure to provide timely comments on the consultant’s work and address any consultant’s request relevant to the consultancy (i.e., additional information, government contacts, etc.). IOM Thailand will assist the consultant in: * Sharing any existing IOM materials relevant to the subject matter. * Provide input and review of all deliverables.

Responsibilities

The consultant will conduct a structured mapping of community and locally led initiatives related to climate mobility in Thailand. This work will inform the implementation of the Climate Catalytic Fund and involves analyzing governance structures, financing models, and scalability potential.