Country and Policy Support Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO

Consultant Closes 23 Mar 2026 2 days left

Overview

Consultant to provide expertise, skills, or knowledge for the performance of specific tasks related to the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty's Support Mechanism. The role contributes to the delivery of work and programme of the Alliance.


Key Responsibilities
  • Support curation of Alliance Policy Basket, including programme profiles, and related research products.
  • Support country-level matchmaking processes in close collaboration with the Global Alliance members.
  • Support the implementation of country programmes including through stakeholder mapping, in-country support for planning, technical support to implementing ministries.
  • Organize round tables or other country level processes and assist Global Alliance members in operationalizing collaboration agreements.
  • Monitor progress related to facilitating implementation by countries of country owned policy instruments and programmes in line with the Alliance’s policy basket.
Required Experience

At least one year’s relevant experience (Category C), at least five years’ relevant experience (Category B) and at least ten years' relevant experience (Category A) in international development, partnership and resource mobilization. Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable. Extent and relevance of experience in working in multidisciplinary teams and with inter-governmental bodies. Extent and relevance of experience in organizing multilateral and multi-stakeholder meetings and workshops. Extent and relevance of experience in quantitative and/or qualitative analysis, particularly with regard to poverty reduction and reduction of inequalities in food security and nutrition. Extent and relevance of experience in drafting concise policy-oriented content, such as plans, briefs and programme profiles, particularly in the field of poverty reduction, social protection, support to smallholder farmers, food security and/or nutrition. Extent and relevance of experience in developing and maintaining collaboration with international organizations, non-governmental organizations, national authorities and other stakeholders. Familiarity with the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty Fast-Track programme and Policy Basket are desirable.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in international development, political sciences, social sciences, business administration, economics, development economics, sociology, food security, nutrition, sustainable agriculture (including livestock, forestry and fisheries), social protection, or a related field; Consultants with a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.

Other Details
Languages Required
Working knowledge (level C) of English.
Languages Preferred
Full proficiency/working knowledge of Portuguese is desirable. Knowledge of a second FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is considered an asset.
Contract Duration
One (1) to eleven (11) months
Work Modality
The consultant may be based at one of the Support Mechanism’s offices or may undertake home-based assignments. Depending on the specific requirements of the Support Mechanism, the consultant may be required to go on field missions.
Remuneration
Not specified
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