National Consultant – Community Stabilization at IOM

Wabag, Enga, Papua New Guinea -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Peacebuilding, Social Cohesion, Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Resilience, Community Stabilization, Capacity Building, Facilitation, Stakeholder Coordination, Conflict Resolution, Data Collection, Microsoft Office, Development Planning, Community Consultation, Local Governance

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 Duration of Consultancy: 5 months with possibility of extension Nature of the consultancy: Consultant (Community Needs Assessment, Engagement, and Ward Development Planning) Project Context and Scope: Papua New Guinea’s Highlands Region continues to experience recurrent conflict, displacement, weak local governance structures, and limited service delivery capacity. These conditions have contributed to growing numbers of internally displaced persons and heightened community fragility. Ward officials who serve as the first level of local governance often lack the tools, skills, and inclusive processes needed to effectively identify community priorities, coordinate stakeholders, and manage development planning. The absence of structured, inclusive, and evidence‑based Ward Development Plans makes it difficult for displaced and vulnerable communities to articulate needs or access district and provincial funding channels. To address these gaps, Project seeks to strengthen local governance and community resilience through the development of pilot Ward Development Plans in two selected wards, with a focus on the needs of internally displaced populations and marginalized community groups. As reflected in project documents and activation correspondence, the initiative aims to operationalize inclusive community consultations, improve participatory decision-making processes, and support local authorities and communities to jointly plan and prioritize development interventions. The project complements broader efforts in the Highlands to stabilize conflict‑affected areas, promote social cohesion, and align community-led planning with district and provincial development systems. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant contributes: Emergency and Disaster Management Unit

Responsibilities

The consultant will strengthen local governance and community resilience by developing pilot Ward Development Plans in two selected wards, focusing on the needs of internally displaced populations and marginalized groups. This involves operationalizing inclusive community consultations and supporting local authorities in prioritizing development interventions.