IOM Hiring Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies Consultant – Home-Based Consultancy | Apply by 22 August 2026

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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies (GBViE) Consultant – Type B to support the integration of gender-based violence and protection risk mitigation measures in evacuation centres across Vanuatu.

This consultancy offers an opportunity for an experienced GBV, gender, protection, humanitarian or disaster-risk professional to contribute to the development of practical guidelines, SOPs, training materials and community-focused resources designed to make evacuation centres safer and more inclusive.

Key Details

Position: Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies (GBViE) Consultant – Type B
Organization: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Location: Home-based, with travel to Vanuatu required
Duty Station: Port Vila, Vanuatu
Contract: Consultancy, initially 6 months
Contract Period: September 2026 – February 2027
Job ID: 22490
Deadline: 22 August 2026
Consultancy Category: Type B

About the Consultancy

Vanuatu is exposed to a range of natural hazards, including tropical cyclones, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, flooding and drought. During emergencies and displacement, women, girls, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups can face increased risks of gender-based violence and other protection concerns.

IOM, with technical and financial support from UN Women, is working to ensure that evacuation centres across Vanuatu are safe, accessible and responsive to the needs of women, girls and vulnerable groups.

The selected consultant will help strengthen GBV and protection risk mitigation within evacuation centres by reviewing existing guidance, testing materials with communities and stakeholders, and developing practical training resources.

What Will the Consultant Do?

The consultant will have a broad technical role covering research, guideline development, stakeholder engagement, training and community-focused communication.

Key responsibilities include:

Reviewing and updating the GBV and Protection Risk Mitigation in Evacuation Centres Guidelines.
Reviewing and updating the related GBViE SOP Template for Evacuation Centres.
Conducting consultations and piloting guidelines and IEC materials across Shefa, Sanma and Malampa.
Assessing how communities receive, understand and share GBV prevention and protection messages.
Convening a validation workshop with government agencies, civil society organisations and other stakeholders.
Supporting translation of the guidelines, SOP and IEC materials into Bislama.
Developing awareness posters and other dissemination materials.
Developing an offline and online training module based on the updated GBViE guidelines.
Delivering two-day training workshops for government, civil society, NGOs, faith-based groups and communities.

Major Deliverables

The consultancy has several measurable outputs running from September 2026 into early 2027.

1. Inception and Desk Review

The consultant will prepare an inception report covering the methodology, workplan and consultation approach.

Deadline: 5 September 2026
Payment: USD 1,290

2. Updated GBV Guidelines and SOP

The consultant will review the existing evacuation-centre guidelines and GBViE SOP and incorporate stakeholder input.

Deadline: 30 September 2026
Payment: USD 2,064

3. Provincial Piloting

Guidelines, SOPs and IEC materials will be piloted across Shefa, Sanma and Malampa, including communities surrounding evacuation-centre sites.

Deadline: 30 October 2026
Payment: USD 1,720

4. Validation, Translation and Design

The consultant will support the validation workshop and finalisation of translated and designed materials.

Deadline: 30 November 2026
Payment: USD 1,290

5. Training Module

An offline and online training module based on the updated GBViE guidelines will be developed, including a self-paced version for IOM E-Campus.

Deadline: 30 January 2027
Payment: USD 2,150

6. Training Workshops

The consultant will conduct two-day training workshops for relevant stakeholders and communities in Efate, Santo and Malekula.

Deadline: February 2027
Payment: USD 1,290

The listed instalments total USD 9,804.

Who Can Apply?

IOM is looking for a senior professional with substantial experience in GBV, gender equality, protection, humanitarian programming or disaster preparedness.

Applicants should ideally have:

A Master’s degree or equivalent advanced university degree in areas such as Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Human Rights, Public Health, Disaster Risk Reduction, Humanitarian Action, International Development, Law or Communications.
At least 7 years of relevant professional experience.
Experience developing or revising GBV, protection or humanitarian guidelines and operational tools.
Strong experience in Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies (GBViE) programming.
Experience with risk assessments, checklists, protocols and practical humanitarian guidance.
Experience developing IEC materials, awareness resources and community engagement materials.
Knowledge of gender equality, disability inclusion, child protection, safeguarding and protection principles.
Experience working with governments, humanitarian organisations, NGOs, CSOs, women’s organisations and communities.
Strong facilitation, analytical and writing skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
Excellent written and spoken English.

Previous experience in Vanuatu or other Pacific Island countries is highly desirable, particularly experience involving evacuation centres, shelters, displacement or disaster-response systems.

Home-Based Consultancy With Travel

Although the consultancy is primarily home-based, the assignment requires some travel to Vanuatu. The exact travel dates will be coordinated with the successful candidate.

This makes the opportunity particularly relevant for experienced international consultants who can combine remote technical work with field-based stakeholder engagement.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit their application through the official IOM recruitment system.

The consultancy requires applicants to demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience, and shortlisted candidates may undergo additional assessments during the selection process.

Application deadline: 22 August 2026.

Apply through the IOM Careers and Job Vacancies portal

Why This Opportunity Matters

This consultancy sits at the intersection of gender equality, humanitarian action, disaster preparedness and protection. The successful consultant will not simply produce documents; they will help translate GBV risk-mitigation principles into practical tools that can be used by governments, humanitarian actors, communities and evacuation-centre stakeholders.

For professionals with strong GBViE and humanitarian experience, it is an opportunity to contribute to safer emergency preparedness systems while working alongside IOM, UN Women and partners in Vanuatu.

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