Climate-Action Innovation Consultant - CST II at World Food Programme

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Climate action, Innovation management, Project management, Stakeholder engagement, Monitoring and evaluation, Capacity building, Technical training, Policy analysis, Public private partnerships, Research, Data documentation, Climate adaptation, Startup ecosystem knowledge, Microsoft package

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 5 May 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Standard Time (Cairo) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. 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. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. 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). In Egypt, WFP is dedicated to aligning with the Government’s priorities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). WFP’s current five-year Country Strategic Plan (CSP) is strategically designed to support Egypt’s Vision 2030, ensuring food and nutrition security for all Egyptians as outlined in the Constitution and the country's commitment to the Global Sustainable Development Agenda. The CSP emphasizes assisting smallholder farmers in Upper Egypt to adapt to climate change through innovative activities such as land consolidation, upgraded irrigation systems, and the utilization of renewable energy sources. To further support these communities, WFP is implementing the Climate Adaptation Innovation Accelerator Programme (CAIAP). The CAIAP, launched by WFP in collaboration with the Adaptation Fund, aims to foster innovative solutions for climate adaptation challenges. This program supports startups and organizations in developing technologies and practices that enhance resilience to climate change. Targeting regions heavily impacted by climate change, such as Egypt, the Accelerator Programme provides participants with access to funding, mentorship, and a platform to scale their innovations. This initiative is vital in promoting sustainable development and mitigating the adverse effects of climate change on vulnerable communities. Additionally, WFP Egypt and the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation (MPEDIC) are collaborating to launch and manage an innovation program aimed at identifying, supporting, and scaling high-impact innovations from startups and other ventures to enhance climate adaptation and food security. Moreover, WFP, in partnership with the Government of Egypt, multilateral organizations, and other agencies, is designing and implementing a scaled-up national climate early warning system for small farmers and supporting the Ministry of Environment’s National Adaptation Programme. To ensure continuous engagement with these initiatives, WFP requires dedicated support to establish and maintain relationships with government and private sector stakeholders, design timely interventions, and generate knowledge aligned with its development priorities and innovation ambitions in Egypt. To this end, WFP is seeking a candidate to manage components of these initiatives and further WFP’s agenda in this space. This role will be crucial in driving the success of WFP’s innovative programs and ensuring their alignment with Egypt’s development goals. Job Description 1.Support the ventures in expanding the adoption of proven innovations among smallholder farmers in target areas, 2. Ensure the ventures are able to validate financial viability and scalability to ensure cost-effectiveness and sustainability, 3. Ensure the ventures are continuing the capacity building and technical training on climate-smart equipment and/or tools and approaches, 4. Support and strengthen monitoring and evaluation of production/processes and climate adaptation impacts, 5. Help with documentation to ensure that the ventures are capturing and sharing impacts and results with regional stakeholders to drive collaboration and uptake. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Education: Completion of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in a relevant discipline such as environment, climate, economics, management, information management, or development. A master’s degree in a relevant field is desirable. Experience At least 7 years of relevant experience working in environmental and or information management sector, with at least 2 years of relevant experience in climate-action. Desired Knowledge & Skills: Research, policy, analysis and programme in climate change, and development fields. Knowledge of climate change and exposure to development and humanitarian issues in Egypt and/or the Arab region. Strong knowledge of the innovation and startup solutions landscape in Egypt. Familiarity in developing public private partnerships. Strong writing, organizational skills, and experience in Microsoft Package The CST is expected to work for 42 days till end of September 2026 WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org NO FEE DISCLAIMER The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. 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We are 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. Read more about WFP’s history here, and WFP’s mission here Want to hear what it’s like working for WFP? Check out our newsletter highlighting the career stories of our passionate staff here: Pathway to WFP | LinkedIn Integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, inclusion. These values inspire everything we do every day, allowing us to work towards a world with zero hunger. You can read more about the values here. Our behaviour guides us in how we accomplish our mission. All WFP employees are expected to demonstrate the standards of behaviour described in the WFP Leadership Framework. Learn more about the WFP Leadership Framework here. 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Responsibilities

The consultant will manage climate-action innovation initiatives by supporting ventures in scaling solutions for smallholder farmers and validating their financial viability. They will also strengthen monitoring and evaluation processes while maintaining relationships with government and private sector stakeholders.