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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

Under the overall supervision of the Country Director, and the direct supervision of the Resilience and School Feeding Programme Officer, with technical guidance from the Regional Bureau, the consultant will undertake the following duties:

1. Review of HGSF Pilot Experience

• Conduct a rapid qualitative review of the existing HGSF pilot implementation, drawing on available documentation, data, and targeted consultations with key stakeholders.
• Identify key lessons learned, strengths, and operational challenges of the pilot HGSF model, including differences across regional and contextual settings, with particular attention to pastoral and arid areas.
• Synthesize findings to inform national‑level strategic planning and decision‑making.

2. SABER Alignment and Analytical Inputs

• Support the preparation, design, and future implementation of a SABER School Feeding assessment, by providing technical and analytical inputs on policy coherence, institutional arrangements, and operational readiness.
• In parallel, identify priority areas for strengthening national school feeding systems relevant to HGSF and advise on a realistic, sequenced pathway of actions to inform both the SABER process and subsequent reforms.

3. Development of a National HGSF Scale‑Up Strategy

• Support government and WFP in defining the strategic direction for national HGSF scale‑up, including objectives, principles, and geographic or contextual prioritisation.
• Advise on appropriate HGSF models by context (e.g. pastoral vs crop‑producing regions), considering procurement options, operational feasibility, and institutional roles.
• Develop a national HGSF scale‑up strategy aligned with government policies and implementation capacities.
• Develop a high‑level, indicative costing and implementation framework for HGSF scale‑up, outlining key cost drivers, assumptions, and phasing options.

4. Technical deliverables and Handover

• Prepare concise and practical technical deliverables, including analytical briefs and summary notes, to support government ownership and follow‑up action.
• Conduct a final technical briefing with government and WFP to present findings and recommendations and facilitate uptake.

Deliverables

Inception Note outlining the proposed methodology, key questions, and consultation plan (within the first two weeks). Analytical brief summarising lessons learned from HGSF pilot regions, including implications for different regional and livelihood contexts. National HGSF scale‑up strategy, including a high‑level costed implementation framework. Final technical report and presentation to the Government of Namibia and WFP.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at [email protected] for technical support only.

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• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.