Regional Thematic Specialist – Climate Action and Mobility

About the role

The Regional Thematic Specialist on Climate Action and Mobility provides strategic advice, oversight and technical support to Country Offices across the region, ensuring evidence‑based programming that addresses the impacts of climate change on human mobility.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Climate Action Thematic Unit (CAD RTU) in delivering thematic guidance, technical assistance and capacity‑building to Country Offices and Regional Office staff.
• Advise the Deputy Regional Director on strategic direction and represent IOM’s climate‑mobility agenda to external stakeholders and forums.
• Coordinate cross‑regional and HQ collaborations for crisis response, project development, monitoring, evaluation and risk management.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with donors, UN agencies, private sector, academia and civil society to mobilize resources and promote policy coherence.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing, innovation labs and policy advocacy on climate migration, including support for climate finance mechanisms and national adaptation plans.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master or higher) in climate science, migration studies, international development or a related field.
• Extensive experience in climate‑related policy, program design and implementation at regional or international level.
• Proven ability to lead thematic units, manage multi‑stakeholder partnerships and provide high‑quality technical guidance.
• Strong understanding of climate finance, loss and damage funds, and the needs of Small Island Developing States and Least‑Developed Countries.