Policy Coherence and Sustainable Food Systems Consultant

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme seeks a consultant to strengthen institutional and policy capacities for integrated, systemic food systems approaches in the Yaque del Sur basin. The role focuses on aligning food‑system priorities with biodiversity, climate and development frameworks, and on fostering cross‑sectoral coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive diagnostic assessment of the integration between food systems policies and environmental policies, especially climate change and biodiversity.
• Map and analyse the current policy landscape, including National Adaptation Plans, NDCs and NBSAPs, to identify gaps, overlaps and inconsistencies.
• Design a roadmap and co‑create inter‑ministerial coordination and governance mechanisms to strengthen policy coherence.
• Produce high‑quality analytical reports, policy recommendations, governance tools and capacity‑building materials.
• Support national decision‑makers in implementing integrated policy, governance and financing approaches for sustainable, resilient and inclusive food systems.

Required profile

• Proven expertise in policy analysis and integration of food systems with environmental agendas.
• Strong understanding of climate change, biodiversity and sustainable agriculture frameworks (e.g., NAP, NDC, NBSAP).
• Experience working with national and sub‑national stakeholders in a multi‑sectoral context.
• Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence policy coherence at a regional level.
• Collaboration with UN agencies and national institutions.
• Professional development in integrated food‑system governance.