Consultant on Climate Action and Food System Transformation for Resilient Arab Least Developed Countries

United Nations - UN | Consultant | Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
Closing: 18 Feb 2026 0 days remaining
Location: Beirut

Overview

Develop a section of a toolkit for LDC policymakers on aligning food systems transformation with national climate action plans. Review and harmonize mapping reports for Mauritania, Sudan, and Yemen, and participate in national capacity-building workshops.

Tasks Summary
  • Develop a section of a toolkit focusing on methodologies for policy and legal mapping, and stakeholder identification and consultation processes.
  • Review, contribute, and harmonize three 20-page mapping reports (in English) for Mauritania, Sudan, and Yemen.
  • Advise national consultants and follow up closely on their work.
  • Contribute to the agenda and participate in national capacity-building workshops in Mauritania, Sudan, and Yemen, either in person or remotely.
  • Prepare inputs for workshop sessions on food systems and climate action interactions.
  • Adapt content to country contexts, respond to technical questions, document insights, and integrate elements into reports and the toolkit.
Experience Requirements
  • At least 10 years of experience in research and analysis related to food systems, climate change, or sustainable development planning is required.
  • Experience in food systems or climate change policy-making in LDCs is desirable.
Qualification Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in food security/food systems, economics, public policy, agriculture, climate change, sustainable development or a related field is required.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluency in English, French and Arabic is required.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 4.5 months

Work Modality: Remote

Remuneration:

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