Climate Change Adaptation Programme Officer
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Support climate change adaptation programmes addressing climate-induced migration and displacement. Key responsibilities: develop programme strategies linking climate change, food security, and migration; conduct climate risk and vulnerability assessments; implement environmental health and safety standards in field operations; coordinate with stakeholders on climate resilience; support grants management and donor reporting; contribute to policy development on climate migration. Requirements: Master's degree in Climate Change, Environmental Health and Safety, Disaster Risk Reduction, or related field; minimum 6 years of experience in climate adaptation or environmental management; knowledge of food security and nutrition in humanitarian contexts; strong M&E skills; fluency in English (Spanish or French an asset).
### Strategic Analysis
Climate-induced migration is one of the most urgent yet under-addressed humanitarian challenges of our time. The IOM's Climate Change Adaptation Programme Officer sits at the intersection of climate science, food security, and migration policy—a nexus where effective interventions can prevent displacement before it occurs. This role is critical because it translates climate risk data into actionable programme strategies, ensuring that vulnerable communities are not merely reactive victims but resilient actors. By integrating environmental health and safety standards into field operations, the officer safeguards both beneficiaries and responders, while strong M&E and grants management ensure accountability to donors and affected populations. As climate shocks intensify, this position directly supports the global humanitarian architecture's shift from crisis response to anticipatory action, making it a linchpin for sustainable, rights-based migration governance.