Regional Food Systems Advisor

Welthungerhilfe; Remote; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international humanitarian organization is seeking a Regional Food Systems Advisor to enhance technical excellence on food systems and improve nutrition outcomes. The role involves supporting country offices in developing strategies, leading workshops, and providing technical guidance on food system projects in the East & Southern Africa / MENA region. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, 5+ years of experience, and excellent communication skills. The role offers fair compensation and growth opportunities.

Leistungen

Fair Compensation

Commitment to Well-Being

Modern & Agile Work Environment

Personal & Professional Growth

Dedicated and diverse teams

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in food systems and nutrition, preferably in Africa.
• Experience in proposal development and knowledge of donor strategies in food system transformation.
• Excellent English skills, both written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Support WHH’s country offices in developing food system transformation strategies.
• Facilitate workshops and advisory sessions to guide country teams.
• Collaborate with WHH’s global technical team on local and regional assessments.
• Conduct content and quality reviews of project proposals.

Kenntnisse

Market system development

Food system analysis

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Ausbildung

University or College degree in Nutrition or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Regional Food Systems Advisor – WHH Country Programs in the East & Southern Africa / MENA region

The position is to be filled as of 01.02.2026, with an initial contract duration of1 year. There are good prospects for an extension. This role is to be based in one of the WHH Country Programs in the East & Southern Africa / MENA region; employment in any other location cannot be considered. Should the selected candidate be hired in their home country, the role will be contracted under national employment conditions of that specific duty location.

As Regional Food Systems Advisor your priority will be to enhance technical excellence on systemic interventions toward sustainable and resilient food systems to foster positive nutrition outcomes within the Country Portfolio of the Regional Directorate Southern / Eastern Africa and MENA. This includes in-country support service, remote advisory service, country specific capacity development, multi-country programming support as well as facilitation of cross-country exchange and learning. With your work you will :

Increase the percentage projects that work on food system-related themes and aim at system transformation.

Increase the percentage of system-transformative projects that are nutrition-oriented.

Increase the percentage of nutrition-specific projects that are implemented in the same communities as system-transformative projects

Your responsibilities

• Support WHH’s country offices and partner organizations in developing country strategies, which are well-aligned to the global strategy with regards to food system transformation and nutrition-orientation.
• Facilitation of online and / or in-person workshops and advisory sessions to guide country teams towards food systems transformative approaches (systems thinking, operationalization of frameworks and tools, achieving nutrition-orientation).
• Collaborate with WHH’s global technical team to develop guidance, provide training, and assist country offices and partners in conducting local, national, or regional food system assessments.
• Technical support for developing, implementing, monitoring, and adapting food system transformation projects
• Advise on indicator definition and measurement in cooperation with the MEAL team (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning), esp. on transformative change measurement.
• Guide country teams on processes, methods and tools to successfully facilitate multi-stakeholder transformation processes
• Conduct content and quality reviews of project proposals at country and regional levels. Support proposal development processes in the field of food system programming.
• Identify and support the roll‑out of system transformative flagship interventions within the regional directorate
• Support COs and RD in positioning with private and institutional donors for funding opportunities (network meetings, showcasing successes, presenting evidence)
• Represent WHH’s system transformative food systems work in regional technical networks, exchanges with peer organizations, and participation in community of practices and other stakeholder contacts.
• Regularly assess the progress and henceforth capacities and support needs of the countries within the regional portfolio for food systems transformation

Your profile

• A University or College degree in Nutrition or another field related to the position
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience both in the area of foods systems and nutrition (e.g. market system development / food system analysis), preferably in Africa
• Independent working style and pro‑active engagement with country teams and other stakeholders
• Recognizing the growing value of data to make evidence-based decisions
• Good planning and priority setting
• Experience in proposal development and knowledge of donor strategies in the field of food system transformation.
• Excellent communication and methodological skills for training and capacity building
• Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for working in Welthungerhilfe's program countries
• Excellent English skills both written and spoken

What we offer

• Fair Compensation : A fair and equal remuneration based on a transparent salary scale.
• Commitment to Well‑Being : We attach great importance to our duty of care with a focus on safety, security & health.
• Modern & Agile Work Environment : Be part of a forward thinking organization that fully embraces digitalization and innovation across all areas.
• Personal & Professional Growth : Access diverse learning and development opportunities to advance your career.
• Team : Join our dedicated and diverse teams, where passion, expertise, and joy come together to create a better world.