JOB DESCRIPTION

Category A Consultants: Tasks to be performed under this contract

1. Under the overall guidance of IOM’s Peace, Transition, and Recovery Unit and the Head of the IOM Mindanao Sub-Office, the consultant will produce an Inception Report detailing the proposed methodology, a clear work plan, and a stakeholder engagement strategy.
2. Consolidate a report summarizing result of desk review and participatory assessment to gather data on the specific needs and challenges faced by NMIP communities including mapping of available support and mapping of operating NMIP CSOs/CBOs in project areas.
3. Design and facilitate an awareness-raising and learning session for NMIP CSOs and CBOs on BARMM IDP Law and BARMM IP Code; presentation of assessment results; and sharing of insights on the needs of displaced NMIP communities and ways to address them.
4. Coordinate and collaborate closely with NMIP CSOs and CBOs, and other relevant stakeholders, in the development of the CSO/CBO guideline for supporting displaced NMIP communities.
5. Design and facilitate consultation and validation activity with the NMIP CSOs and CBOs, relevant BARMM ministries and agencies, and local government units in the target communities and displaced NMIP representatives to gather feedback and validate the draft CSO/CBO guideline for displaced NMIPs.
6. Ensure the integration of gender and youth considerations, ensuring inclusive and participatory processes throughout the consultation period.
7. Produce a high-quality and comprehensive CSO/CBO Guideline on supporting Displaced NMIP Communities, incorporating stakeholder inputs, lessons learned, and inclusive peacebuilding principles.

These services shall be provided by the consultant during a period of two (2) months, starting from 28 July 2025 to 27 September 2025. Activities will be conducted in-person and/or on hybrid modality depending on the workable arrangement with partners, government counterparts and stakeholders. All activities are understood to be subject to observance of applicable health and security protocols and to any movement restrictions that may be imposed by the Philippine government.

The Consultant may be required to attend online or in-person meetings with the IOM project team, PUNO’s technical teams, and/or stakeholders (such as BARMM ministries and LGUs) on an ad hoc basis, to provide updates on deliverables and to ensure alignment with other project components. The Consultant may also need to travel to BARMM areas to support the conduct of some project activities related to comprehensive data deliverables.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Quality and timelines of the expected deliverables (value of services rendered in relation to their cost)
• Effective adaptation of thematic resources and information into materials and key messaging that are relevant to the target audience.
• Application of a results-based approach to the consultancy – i.e., deliverables are aligned with project objectives and contribute concretely to the overall impact of the project.
• Efficient coordination with the project team and all necessary stakeholders
• Strict adherence to ethical standards, including confidentiality and data protection”

Education, Experience and/or skills required.

• Relevant educational background in Political or Social Sciences, Migration, Anthropology, Peace and Conflict Studies, or related field from an accredited academic institution; or academic background in any field combined with relevant specialized experience.
• Strong background in on internal displacement, migration or conflict.
• Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills required.
• Ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, from grassroots level to regional policymakers.
• Understanding and experience working in the sphere of durable solutions is a strong advantage.
• Experience/familiarity with policies and practices of intergovernmental organizations or international NGOs is preferred.
• For this position, fluency in English and Filipino is required. Knowledge of another BARMM local language is desirable.

Travel required.

Expected local travel within BARMM areas.

Competencies 

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators.

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge, and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.