Consultant -Participatory Mapping and Site Selection for Climate-Resilient Food Systems

The Consultant will lead participatory site identification and mapping activities to support climate-resilient food systems in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The role involves producing reports on site selection and indigenous crop prioritisation, coordinating with stakeholders, and delivering training to strengthen community resilience and food security.

Responsibilities

• Prepare an inception report including desk review, operational criteria, participatory mapping methodology, stakeholder list and engagement plan, and ethical considerations.
• Produce participatory mapping and site identification reports for community- and school-based sites in Majuro and Wotje Atolls including site visit findings and consultations.
• Design and deliver at least one structured training session for national and sub-national stakeholders on participatory site selection and mapping application.
• Draft and finalize a consolidated Site Selection and Indigenous Crop Prioritisation Report with practical recommendations and stakeholder validation.
• Facilitate formal stakeholder validation processes and document feedback and revisions.

Requirements

• University degree (Master’s preferred) in agriculture, environmental studies, climate change, development studies, or a related field.
• Minimum six (6) years of experience in climate adaptation, food security, or community-based natural resource management.
• Proven experience in participatory mapping, site assessments, and stakeholder consultations.
• Experience working in small island or Pacific contexts is an asset.
• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.

Skills

• Participatory Mapping
• Site Assessments
• Multi-Stakeholder Consultation
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Food Security
• Community-Based Resource Management
• Report Writing
• Training Delivery
• Indigenous Crop Prioritisation

Languages

English