Senior Consultant - Strengthening Regional Collaboration on Food Security and Nutrition in Central America Through SICA

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity. WFP works in emergencies and uses food assistance to support people recovering from conflict, disasters, and climate change impacts. We are committed to a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce.

Job Purpose

The Senior Consultant will provide strategic and technical support to strengthen WFP's collaboration with the Central American Integration System (SICA) and its specialized entities. The primary objective is to advance food security and nutrition outcomes across SICA Member States by enhancing the implementation of regional policies and strategies. This role involves identifying and developing opportunities for joint programming and resource mobilization, and improving coordination between regional institutions, national governments, and development partners. The consultant will contribute to building resilience to climate shocks, transforming food systems, and expanding access to financing, ultimately supporting Member States in achieving improved food security and nutrition.

Responsibilities

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and building pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity through food assistance. WFP champions diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background. The organization is committed to personal and professional development, offering a multicultural and inclusive work environment with opportunities for growth across its global offices. WFP's mission involves collaborating with regional bodies like the Central American Integration System (SICA) and its specialized entities to enhance food security, nutrition, climate resilience, and disaster risk management across member states. This involves strengthening regional and national policies, identifying implementation gaps, fostering stakeholder engagement, developing joint programs, and mobilizing resources. The role focuses on providing strategic and technical support to advance these objectives, ultimately aiming to improve food systems, build resilience to climate shocks, and expand access to financing for food security and nutrition initiatives in the Central American region.

Work Experience

Requires proven experience in programme development, partnerships, and resource mobilization. Must possess knowledge of the Central America context and familiarity with regional agricultural coordination mechanisms is a plus. Fluency in both Spanish and English is mandatory. Strong communication and facilitation skills, along with sensitivity to the regional policy and institutional context, are essential. Collaborative work with stakeholders is expected.

Skills

Food Security, Nutrition, Resilience, Climate Change Adaptation, Disaster Risk Management, Agriculture, Policy Development, Partnership Building, Resource Mobilization, Programme Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Spanish Language Proficiency, English Language Proficiency

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