Project Evaluation Consultant – Vanuatu | IOM – 20 octobre 2026

Contexte

Since 2015, more than 30 per cent of Ni-Vanuatu citizens have experienced temporary or protracted displacement due to disasters. Vanuatu’s approximately 300,000 people spread across 83 islands are exposed to cyclones, tsunami, volcanic eruptions, ashfalls, earthquakes, mudslides, flooding and drought. As the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events increases due to climate change, disasters pose a primary threat to Vanuatu’s national security and human development.

Tropical Cyclones (TC) Judy and Kevin (both of Category 4 intensity) made landfall over Vanuatu on 1 and 3 March 2023. TC Judy and Kevin affected an estimated 24,657 households with 90 per cent of houses in Shefa and Tafea provinces destroyed or severely damaged. The cumulative impact of compounding events such as previous cyclones, high La Nina rainfall and COVID-19, has had a devastating impact on basic living conditions, access to basic services, livelihoods, and coping capacities.

In response, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is implementing a project to support the Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) in strengthening the capacity of national and provincial government institutions, Community Disaster and Climate Change Committees (CDCCCs), Area Councils, faith-based organizations, and community leaders — particularly women leaders — to develop and maintain safe and dignified evacuation arrangements during emergencies.

Specifically, the Sef Ples Blong Yumi Phase 2 project funded by the Government of Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), implemented by the National Disaster Management Office, Vanuatu in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration, supports the Government of Vanuatu to strengthen disaster preparedness, coordination, and evacuation centre management across multiple hazards.

Missions et responsabilités

• The Final Evaluation Report shall include an Executive Summary, Introduction, objectives, methodology, and limitations, Findings, Discussions of outcomes and results, Lessons learned and good practices, Conclusions, Recommendations, and Annexes.
• Providing advice and input to project direction and methods.
• Reporting to and keeping up good communication with National Programme Officer and Project Manager.
• Attendance at project meetings online or in person.
• Meetings, where requested, with IOM Chief of Mission, IOM Project Staff, or Government of Vanuatu representatives.

Profil recherché

• Master’s degree in political science, public policy, development, social science, government administration, climate change, sustainable development, refugee and migration studies, international relations, or related field with 2 years of relevant professional experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in the same fields with 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in carrying out similar evaluation assignments for projects related to humanitarian preparedness, response, recovery, disaster resilience, climate change, or displacement and evacuation center management.
• Demonstrated capacity to coordinate with and secure key informants (government actors, community networks, stakeholders, participants).
• Minimum 4 years of experience working with research, policy development, analysis, monitoring and evaluation, and program evaluation preferably in climate change, disaster risk reduction, emergency response, and / or environment.
• Understanding of Vanuatu displacement, emergency response, evacuation centres, and climate change context are an advantage.
• Experience of working in the Pacific region is an advantage.
• Good communication, coordination, facilitation, mentoring, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Computer skills required (MS Word and basic MS Excel) for reporting.
• Fluency in Bislama and English language is required. Working knowledge of French is an advantage.

Conditions et avantages

• Initial duration of 2 months.
• One trip to Port Vila required (approximately 10 days, estimated early December 2026 or early January 2027); a second trip in January 2027 can be considered if budget allows.
• IOM will cover round trip airfares, accommodation, and a consultant / evaluator daily subsistence allowance.
• Travel and health insurance will not be covered by IOM and is the responsibility of the consultant.
• Any offer made is subject to funding confirmation.
• Appointment will be subject to certification of medical fitness, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations.

Dossier de candidature

• Duly completed application submitted through the IOM online recruitment system.

Comment postuler

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications HERE by 03 November 2026 at the latest, referring to this advertisement (Reference Number: 23684).