Climate-Resilient Food Systems Lead (Pakistan)

PAK-NGOs; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 2,009,000 - 2,902,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Corps Pakistan is seeking an in-country technical and pre-positioning resource for a 6-month period to support live and upcoming opportunities in the funding pipeline. The role focuses on deepening understanding of climate-resilient food systems in Pakistan and acting as the technical focal point for documenting food security issues, stakeholders, policy and governance, and innovations.

The incumbent will build and deepen relationships with priority donors, government counterparts,

Qualifications

• Masters degree in agriculture, food security or a related technical field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in food security in Pakistan.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, facilitation, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deepen understanding of climate-resilient food systems in Pakistan.
• Act as technical focal point documenting food security issues, stakeholders, policy, governance, and innovations.
• Develop relationships with priority donors, government counterparts, implementing partners, private sector actors, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation

Written communication

Education

Masters degree in agriculture/food security

Job description

Mercy Corps Pakistan is seeking an in-country technical and pre-positioning resource for a 6-month period to support live and upcoming opportunities in the funding pipeline. The role focuses on deepening understanding of climate-resilient food systems in Pakistan and acting as the technical focal point for documenting food security issues, stakeholders, policy and governance, and innovations.

The incumbent will build and deepen relationships with priority donors, government counterparts,