Climate Mobility Research Consultant

The Climate Mobility Research Consultant will undertake a scoping and evidence mapping study examining the relationship between slow-onset climate stressors and human mobility in the Philippines. The consultant will identify emerging mobility patterns, evidence gaps, and implications for adaptation planning and climate mobility governance, contributing to the INTPA Regional Project on Migration and Climate Change Nexus in South-East Asia.

Responsibilities

• Prepare an inception report outlining methodology, analytical framework, stakeholder mapping, consultation approach, workplan, timeline, case study sites, site selection criteria, sampling approach, and validation process.
• Conduct desk review and develop an evidence mapping repository of relevant literature, policy documents, datasets, institutional initiatives, adaptation strategies, and existing evidence related to slow-onset climate stressors and human mobility in the Philippines.
• Organize stakeholder consultation documentation and synthesize findings from consultations including interview summaries, consultation notes, validation feedback, observed mobility pathways, adaptation responses, timing and triggers of mobility decision-making, and challenges related to evidence generation and policy implementation.
• Produce an evidence brief or case study summarizing key findings from the evidence mapping and consultation process, including mobility pathways, trends, adaptation responses, evidence and policy gaps, stakeholder insights, and recommendations for climate mobility governance and adaptation planning.
• Prepare and present key findings and recommendations during up to three knowledge-sharing events organized by IOM Philippines.

Requirements

• University degree in climate change, geography, environmental studies, migration studies, development studies, public policy, social sciences, or related fields.
• At least 5–7 years of relevant experience in climate change, migration, environmental governance, adaptation planning, or related research.
• Demonstrated experience conducting mixed-methods research and policy analysis.
• Experience facilitating stakeholder consultations and qualitative field research.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and Tagalog.
• Ability to travel to selected locations for key information interviews and focus group discussions.

Skills

• Research on Climate Change
• Migration Studies
• Environmental Governance
• Adaptation Planning
• Mixed-Method Research
• Policy Analysis
• Multi-Stakeholder Consultation
• Qualitative Research
• Analytical Writing
• English Language Proficiency
• Tagalog Proficiency
• Evidence Mapping
• Human Mobility
• Travel for Field Research

Languages

English, Tagalog