Food Systems Transformation Consultant

Organizational Context

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) is engaged in a regional food systems transformation process, launched by the UN Secretary-General. This initiative aims to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a food systems approach. The role supports Libya's national food systems transformation pathway development.

Job Purpose

This consultancy supports the preparation of Libya's national food systems transformation pathway, aligning with the UN's global initiative to address interconnected challenges like hunger, climate change, and poverty. The role involves assessing current food systems, identifying stakeholders, facilitating consultations, and drafting a pathway document. It ensures national priorities are articulated and integrated into regional processes, fostering coordination between national and regional levels. The objective is to contribute to sustainable development goals through a comprehensive food systems approach, drawing on regional expertise and ensuring alignment with ongoing initiatives.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include preparing a background note on Libya's food systems, identifying relevant indicators, and collecting data. The consultant will design and administer an online survey to pinpoint food system challenges and transformation priorities, analyzing results and preparing presentations. This involves identifying national stakeholders, contributing to the organization of a national food systems dialogue, and proposing an outline for the national pathway report. The role also includes delivering presentations during the dialogue, supporting the National Food Systems Focal Point, and drafting and finalizing the national food systems dialogue report and the preliminary national food systems pathway document.

Work Experience

A minimum of 10 years of experience in food systems, climate change, or sustainable development planning is required. Experience in analytical and writing tasks is desirable, as are strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Strong analytical skills, strong writing skills, excellent communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, fluency in English, fluency in Arabic.

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