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Strategic Planning Consultant

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The consultant will lead the formulation of the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) by conducting strategic analysis, facilitating stakeholder consultations, and developing the results framework. They will also strengthen Country Office staff capacity through coaching and ensure that evaluation findings are integrated into the strategic design.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

6 October 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Douala)

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 extreme weather shocks.


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).




·       Participate in the CSP evaluation stakeholder workshop to capture the evaluation findings, conclusions, and recommendations emerging from the evaluation.

·       Support the establishment and facilitation of the CSP formulation process and governance arrangements.

·       Develop and consolidate the evidence base required for CSP design.

·       Conduct strategic analysis of the operating environment and WFP comparative advantages.

·       Facilitate internal and external consultations with key stakeholders.

·       Support development of the Theory of Change and Results Framework.

·       Develop resource projections and strategic partnership considerations.

·       Lead the drafting of CSP strategic components, including strategic outcomes, outputs, activities and implementation approaches.

·       Strengthening Country Office staff capacity in CSP formulation through practical guidance, coaching and knowledge transfer throughout the process.

·       Ensure incorporation of lessons learned from evaluations, reviews and management responses.

·       Support WFP management during review and validation processes.

·       Revise and finalize CSP documentation based on feedback from Country Office, Regional Bureau and Headquarters.

·       Participate, ideally in person, in the evaluation workshop during the week of 26 October 2026 to review the key outcomes of the CSP Evaluation and Decentralized Evaluation, and in the early-November 2026 scoping and formulation workshop to agree on the assignment’s scope, priorities, methodology and strategic direction.

·       Support the establishment of the CSP Task Force and governance arrangements and prepare the CSP formulation roadmap and workplan.

·       Review and synthesize relevant evaluations, national and United Nations frameworks, analytical studies, reports and internal reviews to establish the evidence base for the CSP.

·       Identify evidence gaps, recommend additional analysis where needed, and prepare the stakeholder mapping and consultation tools.

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. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

 

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

  • All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

  • We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

  • If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

  • At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.


No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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