Consultant – Climate Mobility Stakeholder Mapping and Situational Assessment

Conducts a national assessment of climate-related mobility in Laos by mapping institutions, reviewing fragmented climate, disaster and population data, leading qualitative field research and producing a government-validated analysis for adaptation and disaster-risk planning.

Department: Migration Policy Unit, IOM Lao PDR

• Develop the research methodology, questions, data forms and informed-consent approach
• Map government, development-partner and civil-society stakeholders working on climate, disaster risk, migration and livelihoods
• Review climate, disaster, livelihood, population and mobility datasets and identify analytical gaps
• Conduct interviews and focus groups on how climate risks shape livelihoods and mobility
• Analyse evidence and prepare a gender-sensitive report for adaptation and disaster-risk planning
• Train government partners on stakeholder mapping and data collection
• Present preliminary findings to the Technical Working Group and facilitate validation
• Revise and finalise the analytical report, stakeholder map, presentation and consultation records

• Master's degree or higher in social sciences, migration studies, economics, international relations, development studies, environmental studies or a related field
• Proven experience in applied research, data analysis or assessments
• Experience working with government agencies in Laos
• Familiarity with climate change, human mobility or disaster-risk-reduction issues
• Qualitative research capability and understanding of climate-related human-mobility data
• Fluency in English

• Consultancy runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 May 2027
• Travel within Laos may be required for field research and consultations
• Payments are tied to inception, draft and final deliverables at 30%, 40% and 30%
• Consultant must hold non-occupational medical insurance
• Offer is subject to funding, medical fitness and applicable clearances