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Tenders are invited for Planned Relocation Guidelines Consultant (Type B) (Remote). Closing Date: 27 Feb 2026 Type: Consultancy Project background: Advancing Durable Solutions to Internal Displacement in Vanuatu is a project being implemented by the Vanuatu country office of the International Organization for Migration. The proposed project aims to strengthen government-led mechanisms to comprehensively address and respond to displacement in Vanuatu. Consultancy background: Vanuatu is one of the most hazard prone states in the world. Sudden onset hazardssuch as tropical cyclones, storm surges and extreme rainfalland slow onset processes including sea level rise, salinization and coastal erosion increasingly impact residents across its 83 islands. Climate change projections, even under scenarios limited to 1.5°C of warming, indicate that Pacific Island Countries face critical human security risks that will intensify the drivers of migration, displacement and planned relocation. As hazards increase in frequency and severity, communities across Vanuatu are vulnerable to climate and disaster-induced displacement. Where disaster risk reduction and adaptation measures are insufficient to address these risks, planned relocation will likely be necessary as a last resort. The Government of Vanuatu is actively addressing climate change and disaster induced displacement through key national frameworks, including the National Sustainable Development Plan (20162030), the National Policy on Climate Change and Disaster Induced Displacement (2018), and the Vanuatu Loss and Damage Policy (2025). These efforts are complemented by the Pacific Regional Framework on Climate Mobility (2025). Together, these instruments prioritize action on climate mobilityencompassing displacement and planned relocationas a national and regional priority. The International Organization for Migrations (IOM) Vanuatu Country Office contributes to government-led efforts towards strengthening resilience and adaptive capacity in the context of climate change and disasters, ensuring that the risks and impacts of displacement are averted, minimized and addressed. Under this project, IOM works in partnership with government actors to strengthen national action, leadership, and governance mechanisms to identify and plan displacement solutions. In coordination with the National Durable Solutions Taskforce and relevant ministries in the Government of Vanuatu, IOM is supporting the development of protection and rights-centred, gender-sensitive national planned relocation guidelines. The development of the guidelines will set out safeguards to ensure that the government and communities have access to quality standards that can guide processes before, during and after planned relocation interventions are implemented. The consultant will be responsible for the development of these guidelines, ensuring that they are informed by priorities and perspectivations of local, sub-national and national actors, including community members. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing The consultant will be working directly on the implementation of the Durable Solutions project titled Advancing Durable Solutions to Internal Displacement in Vanuatu, contributing to the work of the Disaster Resilience and Climate Change unit in IOM Vanuatu. The managing Country Office for this project is IOM Vanuatu, with managerial oversight from the Vanuatu Chief of Mission, and the National Programme Officer, and technical guidance from the Durable Solutions Technical Specialist. The activities will be carried out in coordination with key government stakeholders including the Ministry of Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology, Geo-Hazards, Environment, Energy and Disaster Management (MoCC), including the Department of Climate Change (DoCC) and National Disaster Management Office (NDMO); the Prime Ministers Office, including Department of Strategic Policy, Planning and Aid Coordination (DSPPAC); the Ministry of Internal Affairs, including Department of Urban Planning and Department of Local Authorities; the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources; and the Ministry of Justice and Community Service including the Department of Womens Affairs. Responsibilities Tasks to be performed under this contract The main objective of this consultancy is to develop National Planned Relocation Guidelines. The consultancy will be undertaken in close coordination with the Government of Vanuatu. Please see details of the specific deliverables below: Deliverable 1 Final methodology and workplan Following discussions with IOM and government partners, the consultant will provide a final methodology and workplan. The methodology should include the list of references for scoping and desk review, including relevant literature, policies and legislations, and available data sources. IOM will support by facilitating coordination with relevant government counterparts and provide data collected at the community level to inform the guidelines. The workplan should outline key deliverables and the means of achieving them. Support IOM as necessary to present the approved methodology and work plan to relevant government counterparts. This will be reviewed by IOM, who will provide feedback and share any relevant resources in line with the assignment. The revised workplan should be submitted after 1 day with incorporated feedback. Delivery details: Submission of the final methodology and workplan with incorporated feedback and timelines of deliverables. Deliverable 2 Summary report of desk review and stakeholder consultations The summary report should be based on a desk review and stakeholder consultations, which will together inform development of the guidelines. As part of this - The consultant will undertake desk review which will include a review of existing climate mobility policies and guidelines in Vanuatu and the Pacific region, relevant evaluations and data on displacement, planned relocation, and migration. IOM will facilitate by sharing relevant available resources and data. The consultant will develop relevant tools for stakeholder consultations, including Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and surveys. The tools will be reviewed and approved by IOM and will also be shared with government partners for feedback. The consultant will undertake review and analysis of data collected through consultation workshop and bilateral consultations. The consultant will provide technical support for conducting a national-level consultation workshop including development of concept note, agenda and presentation material. IOM will facilitate the organization, presentations and consultations at the event. IOM will facilitate organization of bilateral consultations and data collection with stakeholders. The summary report should include: Context analysis: Current trends and climate mobility projections including the climate change impacts on climate mobility. Key findings from community-level and stakeholder consultations. Identification of relevant policies and legislation, as well as policy, data and operational gaps and challenges. Identification of capacity gaps in managing planned relocation processes. Draft outline for the planned relocation guidelines and proposed list of relevant annexes. The outline must be based on feedback from stakeholders and ensure that all stages of planned relocation are considered: prior, during and post-planned relocation. Summary of references consulted for desk review. Summary of the consultations/data collection including gender and age disaggregation of participants, consent, and a brief outline of any other ethical considerations and undertakings. Delivery details: Summary report in a word document and presentation format for feedback and discussion with stakeholders. Following a discussion with IOM and relevant stakeholders, the revised output should be submitted after 3 days taking into account inputs provided. Deliverable 3 Two in-depth case studies on planned relocation in Vanuatu or the Pacific region Based on a desk review and, where relevant, key informant interviews, the consultant will develop two comparative case study analysis on planned relocation to highlight key lessons and challenges. The case studies should include: Context analysis Roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders including national and local government, service providers, community-based organizations, etc. Challenges and lessons learned Reflections and recommendations for Vanuatu context Delivery details: case study in word and presentation format. Following a presentation and discussion with IOM, the revised output should be submitted after 3 days taking into account inputs provided. Deliverable 4 Working draft of the National Planned Relocation Guidelines Based on the summary report, the consultant will Draft culturally appropriate, gender sensitive and protection centered national guidelines. Ensure that culturally appropriate approaches are embedded in the guidelines, utilising holistic perspectives, indigenous customary networks and systems, traditional land management and negotiation pathways and conflict resolution processes. Facilitate feedback discussions with key government counterparts Incorporate feedback from IOM country and regional office colleagues and government counterparts to produce a revised draft. The working draft should include: Context/situational analysis, objective, scope, key principles, risks, and timelines. Clear indication of the planned relocation phases and roles and responsibilities Operational guidelines for priority components identified together with stakeholders Recommendation for future development of Standard Operating Procedures, training manuals, an Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4197413/planned-relocation-guidelines-consultant-type-b-remote
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