Consultant(e) international(e) – Mobilité climatique femmes, jeunes, handicap

About the role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) seeks an experienced consultant to lead qualitative, participatory research on climate‑induced mobility of women, youth and persons with disabilities in Hodh El Chargui, Mauritania. The work will complement the recent Climate Vulnerability Assessment and generate actionable insights for policy and program design.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement a gender‑ and disability‑sensitive qualitative research methodology.
• Conduct focus groups, interviews and participatory workshops with target populations in Bassiknou and Adel Bagrou.
• Collect, code and analyse data to identify drivers, barriers and adaptation capacities.
• Produce a comprehensive report with evidence‑based recommendations for IOM and partners.
• Coordinate closely with IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix team and local stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards and IOM’s safeguarding policies.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in social sciences, migration studies, climate change, gender studies or a related field.
• Proven experience conducting field research in humanitarian or development contexts.
• Strong understanding of climate‑related mobility, gender norms and disability inclusion.
• Fluency in French and English; knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
• Ability to work independently in remote, resource‑constrained environments.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact research project with a leading UN agency.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary experts in migration and climate resilience.
• Professional development in gender‑responsive and disability‑inclusive research.