Capacity Building Consultant

IOM; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

IOM is seeking a consultant to strengthen a community-based organization in Rodriguez (Montalban), Rizal, for a climate-resilient bamboo and livelihood project. The role focuses on organizational capacity development, business planning, procurement, and reporting to ensure long-term viability and resilience against climate impacts.

The assignment will deliver tailored trainings, policies improvements, and a set of deliverables to support growth and sustainability, under IOM's displacement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics, business management, public policy, development studies, social sciences, or a related field, with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Alternatively, an advanced/graduate degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Fluency in English with strong written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct baseline assessment of the CBO's capacities and identify gaps.
• Design and deliver tailored training on organizational management, procurement, inventory, marketing, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.
• Review and improve organizational policies, operational guidelines, and business processes.
• Provide ongoing mentoring and technical support throughout project implementation.
• Submit periodic progress reports detailing activities, findings, challenges and recommendations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics, business management, public policy, development studies, social sciences, or a related field

Advanced/graduate degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience

Fluency in English

Job description

Organizational context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a leading UN agency promoting humane and orderly migration. This consultancy supports a community-based organization in Rodriguez (Montalban), Rizal, a climate displacement hotspot in the Philippines. The project aims to strengthen community resilience to climate impacts and enhance livelihood security through a bamboo propagation initiative, aligning with IOM's focus on displacement solutions and climate resilience.

Job purpose

This consultancy aims to enhance the capacity of a community-based organization (CBO) in Rodriguez (Montalban), Rizal, to effectively manage and sustain a climate-resilient bamboo propagation and green livelihood project. The role will provide crucial technical assistance and training in organizational management, business development, and operational efficiency. By strengthening the CBO's institutional, operational, and business management capabilities, the consultancy will enable them to manage project inputs, establish robust systems for growth, and ensure the long-term viability of their bamboo-based livelihood enterprise. This support is integral to IOM's broader strategy of advancing solutions to displacement and mitigating migration vulnerabilities in climate-affected areas, ultimately empowering the community towards greater climate resilience and improved livelihood security.

Responsibilities

The consultant will conduct a baseline assessment of the CBO's capacities, identifying gaps and areas for support. They will design and deliver tailored training and coaching sessions covering organizational management, business planning, procurement, inventory, marketing, stakeholder engagement, financial literacy, and reporting. The consultant will also review and assist in improving organizational policies, operational guidelines, and business processes. Regular monitoring, mentoring, and technical support will be provided throughout the project implementation. Periodic progress reports detailing activities, findings, challenges, and recommendations will be submitted to IOM. Deliverables include an inception report, organizational capacity report with training plans and revised policies, training materials and reports, and final monitoring reports on the CBO's progress.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in economics, business management, public policy, development studies, social sciences, or a related field is required, coupled with a minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience. Alternatively, an advanced/graduate degree with at least five years of relevant experience is acceptable. Fluency in English is essential, with strong communication and report-writing abilities.

Work experience

Demonstrated experience in organizational capacity development, business development, and institutional strengthening for community-based organizations, cooperatives, or SMEs is required. Familiarity with community development, sustainable livelihoods, climate resilience, or nature-based solutions programming is advantageous. Experience with safeguarding, protection, inclusion, and do-no-harm principles is also beneficial.

Skills

Organizational capacity development, business development, institutional strengthening, training facilitation, stakeholder engagement, financial literacy, report writing, communication, mentoring, monitoring, knowledge of safeguarding and do-no-harm principles.