Consultant on Food Systems in the Arab Region

About the role

The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks a consultant to produce an analytical paper on food systems across Arab States. The assignment will examine current conditions, vulnerabilities, and future development pathways, supporting regional food‑security and climate‑resilience strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Develop an annotated outline in consultation with ESCWA on the structure and scope of the paper.
• Prepare a first draft incorporating feedback and a preliminary reference list.
• Deliver a final analytical paper with footnotes, complete references, and policy‑relevant insights.
• Provide a framing of food‑systems transformation in the Arab region, drawing on national, regional, and global approaches.
• Review the current landscape of food systems in Arab countries and highlight examples of successful cooperation.

Required profile

• Strong background in food systems, climate change, or natural‑resource sustainability.
• Experience conducting analytical research and producing policy‑oriented reports.
• Familiarity with the Arab region’s food‑security challenges and data sources.
• Ability to work under the guidance of the Climate Change and Natural Resource Sustainability Cluster Lead and the Chief of Environmental and Food Policies Team.

Required skills