RFQ - A comprehensive gap assessment, analysis, and mapping exercise on climate mobility

RFQ for Service Provider for undertaking research study titled “A comprehensive gap assessment, analysis, and mapping exercise on climate mobility, including an assessment of existing systems, policies, institutions, data, and programmes for integrating climate mobility into relevant planning and policy frameworks”

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization working on migration within the United Nations (UN) system. IOM provides humanitarian assistance, policy expertise, and operational support to people on the move globally. IOM promotes migration policies based on human rights,

gender responsiveness, and evidence.

Background of the Research Study

The European Union (EU) - funded sub-regional program, “Comprehensive Approach to Climate Mobility in South Asia,” addresses challenges related to climate mobility across India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The program aims to strengthen data, adaptation, resilience, and policy responses; promote safe, orderly, and regular migration; and support integrated approaches to migration, displacement, and planned relocation. The project emphasizes generating reliable evidence and data to inform national dialogue, policy, and migration governance.

Climate mobility is a major global challenge driven by conflict, violence, and disasters. According to the latest Germanwatch Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026, India ranks 9th globally among the countries most affected by extreme weather events, based on data for 1995–2024.In India, Odisha and Telangana have been identified as pilot states for the research study aimed at integrating local, district, state, and national data together with stakeholder inputs.

Odisha faces frequent floods, cyclones, droughts, and salinity, affecting livelihoods and increasing economic burdens on vulnerable communities. Telangana experiences erratic rainfall, rising temperatures, drought, and groundwater depletion, particularly affecting small and marginal farmers. These climate-related burdens can reduce livelihood security and influence migration as a coping strategy. In this context, IOM UN Migration policies and Agency is supporting efforts to generate evidence and data to support and complement the development efforts of the government and civil society organizations. In addition, the study will complement the governmental interventions to better anticipate migration, support affected communities, strengthen resilience, and develop long-term solutions and integrate climate mobility in the developmental policies and actions. For this, IOM is looking for a qualified, committed, and experienced Research Service Provider for conducting the research study in accordance with the detailed RFQ along with the ToR attached.

Qualifications:

Researchers in the team with at least 5-7 years of experience with PhD in Migration, Agriculture Science, Social and Political Sciences, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field from an accredited academic institution.

Researchers in the team have at least 10 years’ experience with master’s degree and bachelor’s degree in the field of Social Sciences, Environmental studies, Agriculture Science, migration mobility or a related field from an accredited academic institution.

Exp erience:

1. Working or research experience in the sectors such as climate resilience, disaster risk reduc tion, migration, resilient livelihood, skill building, labor mobility and knowledge of relevant global, regional, and national priorities and issues

2. Deep knowledge on climate mobility and disaster management, post disaster needs assessment (PDNA), relocation and resettlements, risk informed planning, and Gram Panchayat Development (GPDP) Plan

3. Specialized knowledge and experience in gender mainstreaming and gender-sensitive research methodologies

4. Working with grassroots civil society partners, local community groups, local government stakeho lders and UN organizations working on similar issues and projects

5. Sound knowledge on government systems, governmental policies, guidelines and actions related to climate resilience, resettlement, relocations and labor mobility

6. Good understanding, and knowledge of Disaster Management Act, policies, National Action Pla n on Climate Change (NAPCC) and The National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC)

7. Prior experience and networking experiences with National, State and District level Disaster Management Authority, Mistry of Agriculture and Farmers’ welfare, NABARD, Ministry of Labor Welfare, State Governments, National and State level CSOs and networks connected to climate resili ence, disaster management, migration, and labor mobility.

8. Demonstrable experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection, analyses and res earch methodologies, which includes report writing and data representation

Skills: :

Strong communication strategy.

Excellent drafting, analysis and coordination.

Tem members with fluency in English, Telugu, Odia and working proficiency in Hindi

How to Apply:

1. Submit application via e-mail to iomindiaprocurement@iom.int referring to the reference number 30000036008, on or before 6 November 2026 with the following documents by:

Technical proposal

i. Cover Letter

ii. Conceptual framework (2 pages)

iii. Detailed methodology (2 pages)

iv. Work plan (1 page)

v. Budget

vi. Draft outline of the report

vii. Explanation of the Service Provider’s suitability for the assignment (1 page) including names and contacts of three recent professional referees

viii. Two references/examples of previous similar work

ix. Names and CVs of individuals or team members proposed, highlighting their experience relevant to this study and their roles in the achievement of the assignment.

x. Any other relevant information the applicant may wish to share.

3. Please ensure that the application is completed with the above-mentioned documents. The applicants not submitting their applications with the required documents will not be considered.

4. Only the applicants residing in India will be considered

5. Any attempt to persuasion will be considered a disqualification

6. Only short-listed applicants will be invited for the next stage of engagement.

7. For any queries, please contact jvarghese@iom.int