Food Systems and Climate SpecialistNew
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Job Description
WFP Guatemala seeks a Food Systems and Climate Specialist to lead design and implementation of climate-resilience, sustainable food-systems and adaptive-social-protection initiatives. The specialist will develop climate-finance proposals, coordinate government and development partners, manage programme quality and evidence, and build institutional capacity so vulnerable communities benefit from climate-informed, inclusive programming.
Key Details
Department
Programme
Position Details
Experience level
Senior
Employment type
Contractor
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Bachelor's degree
Contract duration
6 months, with possible extension
Job Areas
Language Requirements
Required
English, Spanish
Summary of Responsibilities
- Lead formulation and technical development of climate-finance and development proposals
- Prepare theories of change, logical frameworks, climate-risk analysis and feasibility inputs
- Coordinate government, UN, donor and development-partner consultations
- Manage programme planning, monitoring, reporting and knowledge management
- Integrate climate adaptation into sustainable food systems and social protection
- Strengthen institutional capacity on climate finance and resilience
- Produce technical reports and strategic inputs for programme and donor decisions
Role Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in economics, public policy, international development, social protection, sustainable food systems, programme management, climate change, sustainable development or a related field
- Fluent English and Spanish at Level C
Desired Criteria
- Nine years of relevant experience in development, resilience, social protection, food systems, food security, nutrition or climate adaptation
- Experience coordinating development projects and institutional processes
- Experience working with government institutions, UN agencies, development partners or NGOs
- Experience formulating projects for climate or development-financing mechanisms
- Experience linking nutrition-sensitive social protection, climate resilience, gender and food systems
Skills
Additional Information
- Contract is for six months with possible extension
- Application requires a CV and cover letter
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from WFP Careers, on 17 Aug 2026.