Policy Coherence and Sustainable Food Systems Consultant

About the role

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Policy Coherence and Sustainable Food Systems Consultant to support the Joint SDG Fund programme “Unlocking Sustainable Finance for Nutrition‑Sensitive, Climate‑Smart Food Systems Transformation” in Armenia. The consultant will work within the Nature Frameworks and Strategies Unit of the Biodiversity and Land Branch to strengthen integrated and systemic food‑systems approaches.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct technical analysis and develop recommendation guidelines to improve cross‑sectoral cooperation between food systems, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs).
• Design methodological approaches and technical guidance for integrated policy and governance linking food systems, climate change and biodiversity agendas.
• Prepare structured workshop methodologies, technical content and background materials to support policy coherence and capacity‑building for national and sub‑national stakeholders.
• Produce high‑quality analytical and policy‑oriented materials to inform decision‑making, reporting and future programme phases.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in environmental policy, sustainable development, agriculture, climate change, biodiversity or a related field.
• Proven experience in policy analysis, integrated food‑systems planning, and coordination of multi‑stakeholder processes.
• Familiarity with UN frameworks, national climate commitments (NDCs) and biodiversity strategies (NBSAPs).

Required skills