International Consultant - Andasibe Project

About the role

IOM is recruiting an International Consultant for its Andasibe project in Madagascar, a pilot programme on clean cooking, reforestation and rural roads aimed at supporting the transition to clean cooking, ecological restoration and rural access planning. The consultant works under the supervision of the Programme Officer and supports project planning, development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting for emergency programmes and humanitarian assistance activities in the Country Office.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and monitoring project activities.
• Collect, compile, summarise, analyse and present information and data on project topics.
• Monitor the budget by verifying fund availability, obtaining approvals and updating budget information.
• Act as focal point for administrative coordination, liaising with internal units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain clearances and follow up on administrative actions.
• Draft status reports, highlight shortfalls and propose remedial actions, and draft correspondence and briefing notes, graphics, tables and presentations.
• Answer complex information requests, maintain files and records, and organise meetings, workshops and training sessions.
• Take part in meetings and coordinate implementation with local authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and other stakeholders.
• Monitor Implementing Partners and report non-compliances, and guide and train new or junior staff.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights or Law.
• Up to two years of experience in environmental sustainability, climate resilience, natural resource management, sustainable livelihoods, rural development, reforestation, clean energy or community-based development programmes.
• Proficiency in French and English, assessed during selection.

Required skills

• Understanding of natural resource management, sustainable livelihoods, rural development, reforestation and clean energy.
• Ability to support community engagement, stakeholder coordination and environmental and sustainable development programmes.
• Gender awareness and sensitivity.
• Professionalism, ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines, and strong interpersonal skills.

Applicants apply through the IOM e-recruitment system; offers are subject to funding confirmation and medical fitness, and IOM charges no fees.