Policy Coherence & Sustainable Food Systems Consultant

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking 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 to support sustainable, resilient, and inclusive outcomes.

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, evaluating alignment with National Adaptation Plans (NAP), Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), and National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAP).
• Identify gaps, overlaps, and inconsistencies across policy areas and institutional governance structures.
• 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 to support evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement to ensure recommendations are grounded in national and sub‑national contexts.

Required profile

• Proven experience in policy analysis, environmental governance, and food systems.
• Familiarity with climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable development frameworks.
• Ability to work with national and sub‑national stakeholders across sectors.
• Strong analytical and report‑writing skills.

Required skills