Consultancy for the Development of Community Adaptation Frameworks and Training of Trainers (ToT) on Climate-Induced Migration in The Gambia 116 views

Annex 2 – TERMS OF REFERENCE

FOR THE CONSULTANCY CONTRACT OF: Addressing the Adverse Climate-related Drivers of Migration for Rural Communities in The Gambia

 Duty Station of the Consultancy: _________Banjul______________

 Duration of Consultancy: ____________90 days___________

 Nature of the consultancy: Facilitation of Adaptation Framework Development and Training of Trainers in Three Target Communities in The Gambia.

 Project Context and Scope: The Gambia is highly vulnerable to the impact of climate change and environmental degradation. Changes in temperatures, annual precipitation patterns, and the frequency and severity of certain weather events, combined with existing environmental, social, and economic vulnerabilities, are undermining Gambia’s food, water, and economic security. This is causing loss of livelihoods, destabilizing rural communities, and fueling rural-urban migration. The 2023 UN Gambia Common Country Analysis (CCA) reports that climate change and environmental degradation poses a threat and serves as an obstacle to The Gambia’s efforts to achieve the SDGs. Additionally, the 2023 Afrobarometer survey revealed that more than six in 10 Gambians (62%) perceive floods have become more severe in their region over the past decade. Half as many (31%) say the same about droughts.

The Government of The Gambia has demonstrated its commitment to addressing these challenges through various policies and strategies, including the Green-Recovery Focused National Development Plan (2023-2027), the National Migration Policy (2020-2030) – Objective 5.3.1, Regional and National Multi-Hazard Contingency Plans (2022-2025), and The Gambia’s Long-Term Climate Neutral Development Strategy (2050). The National Employment Policy (2022-2026) specifically seeks to promote decent and productive employment opportunities in labor-absorbing economic sectors, with a strong emphasis on green jobs and nature-based livelihoods. While these initiatives aim to mitigate climate change-related mobility and ensure effective adaptation strategies, there remains a pressing need to enhance the capacities of local authorities and vulnerable communities to manage displacement, strengthen resilience against natural hazards, and improve sustainable livelihood opportunities.

The project titled, “Addressing the Adverse Climate-related Drivers of Migration for Rural Communities in The Gambia” aims to strengthen the capacity of local authorities and communities most affected by climate change-induced socio-economic challenges. It aims to equip them with the necessary tools to mitigate the adverse drivers of migration. The objective of this assignment to support IOM The Gambia in delivering key components of the project- strengthen capacities of communities and institutions by developing Community Adaptation Frameworks, conducting a Training of Trainers (ToT), and supporting the design of gender‑sensitive livelihood interventions.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: Migration Management Unit- Addressing the Adverse Climate-related Drivers of Migration for Rural Communities in The Gambia NC0154

Outputs

Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment

         Category B Consultant hired to deliver a report on a three-instalment payment basis:

1. First deliverable – Inception Meeting with IOM The Gambia. Submission of Inception Report (including methodology, detailed workplan, and stakeholder engagement plan)– First instalment payment of 50% – Deliverable within 15 days of signing the contract.
2. Second deliverable – Deliver three (3) Training of Trainers (ToT) on community adaptation planning. Facilitate community workshops to develop draft Community Adaptation Frameworks. Conduct Validation Workshops for the Adaptation Frameworks (three communities) – Deliverable within 75 days
3. Third deliverable – Submission of three final Community Adaptation Frameworks incorporating feedback – Deliverable within 85 days.
4. Final deliverable – Final consultancy report, ready for publication, summarizing all activities, outcomes, and recommendations.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Quality and timeliness of deliverables
• Effective facilitation and participation of communities
• Inclusion of gender and protection considerations
• Quality of training materials and methodologies
• Alignment with IOM standards and project objectives

Education, Experience and/or skills required

Advanced degree in Climate Change, Environmental Studies, Development Studies, Human Mobility or related field.

Minimum 5 years’ experience with climate adaptation, community‑based planning, or resilience programming.

Demonstrated experience facilitating workshops and producing adaptation or livelihood frameworks

Strong background in gender‑responsive and inclusive programming

Experience working with rural communities in West Africa (The Gambia preferred)

Excellent analytical and report‑writing skills

 Travel required

Ability to travel to North Bank and Central River Regions.

 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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

How to apply:

Interested Applicants are invited to submit their applications via our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies by Friday 27 March 2026.