National Food Systems Policy and Planning Specialist

Provides policy and planning support for Kiribati’s national food-systems pathway. The specialist leads needs, institutional and governance analysis, develops a 2026–2030 stakeholder action plan, prepares dialogue materials and supports government and partner validation of final outputs.

Department: FAO Subregional Office for the Pacific Islands

• Review national food-systems policies, legislation, strategies and dialogue outcomes
• Prepare an inception report, methodology, workplan and consultation schedule
• Conduct policy, institutional and governance analysis for the needs assessment
• Draft the National Food Systems Needs Assessment and 2026–2030 Stakeholders’ Action Plan
• Prepare briefing materials and present findings at the National Food Systems Dialogue
• Coordinate stakeholder validation and incorporate feedback
• Prepare the assignment completion report and respond to technical review

• University degree in public policy, agriculture, agricultural economics, development studies, food systems, economics, environmental management or a related field
• At least five years of relevant professional experience
• Working knowledge of English at level C
• Kiribati nationality or residence with a valid work permit

• Applicants must attach a letter of motivation
• Appointment is subject to medical fitness, accreditation, residency or visa requirements and security clearances