SSA Consultant- Climate- Resilient livelihoods & Food Systems expert

The World Food Programme is seeking an SSA Consultant specializing in Climate-Resilient Livelihoods & Food Systems for a 7-month contract based in New Delhi, India. The position emphasizes diversity and equal opportunity, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals. Candidates must be Indian nationals and are preferred to be available for immediate start. The role involves working closely with WFP's team to support humanitarian efforts.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
9 June 2026-23:59-GMT+05:30 India Standard Time (Kolkata)


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.


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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).

WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.
VACANCY DETAILS
Job Title: SSA Consultant- Climate- Resilient livelihoods & Food Systems expert
Type of Contract: Special Services Agreement
Duration: 7 Months from start date of the contract


Reporting To: Team Lead (CSP) and Deputy Country Director (DCD)


Duty Station: New Delhi
Date of Publication: 20 May 2026
Deadline of Application: 09 June 2026


TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This vacancy is open to Indian National only
A Written test will be used for Screening Candidates
Candidates readily available to join immediately will be preferred.
The recruitment process will be limited to individual consultants only. Candidates applying as representatives of firms, agencies, or any other organizational entities would not be eligible for consideration, as WFP will issue payments directly to the consultant and not to any firm, agency, or institution
The Salary for this position will be LUMP-SUM and will be linked to deliverables Refer to the payment schedule in Terms of reference. Consultant will be covered with medical & death & disability coverage as per WFP 's Plan. All Tax liability for payments from this contract are to be borne by the subscriber.

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE
The Country Strategic Plan (CSP) Review (2023–2027) provides a comprehensive assessment of WFP India Country Office (CO) strategy and programmatic activities over the period. It aims to generate evidence, insights, and strategic direction to inform decision-making and the formulation of the next CSP (2028–2032).
Specifically, the review will:

Undertake a landscape and context analysis of the food security and nutrition sector in India;
Assess the CSP 2023–2027, including programmatic performance and partnerships with the Government of India and State Governments;
Generate independent, impartial evidence and strategic learnings from programme implementation to inform future strategic direction;
Identify opportunities and potential for resource mobilization from diverse funding sources.