Food Systems Transformation Consultant

The consultant will support the preparation of the national food systems transformation pathway of Libya by assessing the current state of food systems, mapping key stakeholders, supporting structured consultations, and drafting the pathway document in coordination with the National Food Systems Focal Point and ESCWA. The role involves aligning national priorities with regional initiatives and ensuring coordination between national and regional levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food systems background note on Libya including draft list of food systems indicators and relevant climate change parameters.
• Solicit feedback and secure agreement on list of indicators to inform national food systems pathways development.
• Collect data on agreed list of indicators and elaborate background note.
• Prepare online survey to identify key food systems challenges and transformation priorities in Libya and disseminate it to relevant stakeholders.
• Analyse survey results and prepare PowerPoint presentation for national dialogue.
• Identify list of national food system stakeholder institutions.
• Contribute to the organization of the national food systems dialogue including preparation of meeting agenda and identification of invitees.
• Propose outline of National Food Systems Pathways Report drawing on global and regional experiences.
• Deliver presentations during the national dialogue.
• Support the National Food Systems Focal Point in Libya in preparing for participation in the 4th Arab Regional Meeting for Food Systems Transformation.
• Draft the national food systems dialogue report including pathway outline and annexes.
• Finalize the dialogue report based on feedback.
• Draft preliminary national food systems pathway based on background note, consultation outcomes, and discussions.
• Finalize draft national food systems pathway based on feedback.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in food security/food systems, economics, public policy, agriculture, climate change, sustainable development or a related field is required.
• All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree.
• Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
• At least 10 years of experience related to food systems, climate change and/or sustainable development planning is required.
• Strong analytical and writing skills is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are desirable.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Skills

• Food Systems Assessment
• Food Security Analysis
• Climate Change Planning
• Sustainable Development Planning
• Stakeholder Mapping
• Policy Analysis
• Consultative Meeting Facilitation
• Report Writing
• National Food Systems Coordination
• English
• Arabic Language

Languages

English, Arabic