DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

8 October 2025-23:59-GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Brazzaville)

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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).

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The Republic of Congo (ROC) Country Office will develop its next Country Strategic Plan (CSP) in line with the streamlined CSP development process approved in June 2025, ensuring alignment with the new WFP Strategic Plan, the Corporate Results Framework, and findings from the Country Strategic Programme Evaluation (CSPE).

This process spans five phases — inception, strategic design, technical design, HQ validation, and EB approval — with an accelerated timeline of 9–11 months from initiation to EB submission.

The consultant will support the Country Director and ROC technical teams throughout all phases, ensuring full adherence to the streamlined process, high-quality products, and timely milestone delivery as per the approved ROC CSP timeline. The consultant will also reinforce the Research Assessment and Monitoring team with specific focus on food security systems strengthening

Objectives of the Assignment

• Lead and coordinate the full CSP formulation process from strategic inception to EB approval.
• Ensure in-country facilitation of key consultative and design workshops.
• Embed findings from the CSPE and other analyses into the CSP narrative, Theory of Change, and Results Framework.
• Ensure alignment with WFP corporate guidance, the Strategic Plan, and funding/partnership strategies.
• Focal point Food systems and Food Security

Scope of Work & Key Deliverables -CSP

Phase 1 – Inception (Nov 2025 – Feb 2026)

• Conduct inception mission; agree workplan and stakeholder engagement strategy.
• Lead Internal Stocktaking Workshop and Community Consultations.
• Prepare CSP Outline, LoS (Line of Sight), and Theory of Change draft.
• Coordinate Partner Roundtable & Government Workshop (Nov 2025).
• Deliverable: CSP Inception Package (Outline, LoS, ToC, workshop reports).

Phase 2 – Strategic Design (Feb – March 2026)

• Facilitate Formulation Workshop (Feb) – or earlier if CSPE results are ready in 2025.
• Integrate CSPE findings into design process.
• Finalise LoS, Theory of Change, and Strategic Outcomes.
• Deliverable: Strategic Design Package ready for s-PRP submission.

Phase 3 – Technical Design & HQ Validation (April – May 2026)

• Coordinate preparation for s-PRP (~April 10) including narrative, budget, and results framework.
• Address s-PRP feedback; prepare e-PRP package (~May 15).
• Deliverable: HQ Validation Package incorporating s-PRP and e-PRP feedback.

Phase 4 – EB Review (June – July 2026)

• Support responses to EB online review (from July 10).
• Prepare Third CSP Submission incorporating EB Secretariat edits.
• Deliverable: EB Review Package cleared for Informal Consultation.

Phase 5 – EB Informal Consultation & Approval (Aug – Oct 2026)

• Support EB IC preparations (Sept 14–15) and finalisation of CSP for AED POD clearance.
• Deliverable: Final CSP for EB Approval (Oct 2026).
• Indicative Timeline – ROC CSP (Aligned to Milestone Plan)

Milestone

Date

Internal Stocktaking Workshop

Nov 2025

Community Consultations

Dec 2025

Partner Roundtable + Government Workshop

Jan 2026

Formulation Workshop

Feb 2026*

s-PRP

~10 April 2026

e-PRP

~15 May 2026

EB Online Review

10 July 2026

EB Informal Consultation

14–15 Sept 2026

EB Approval

Oct 2026

• * Could be advanced if CSPE results are ready earlier.

In-Country Presence

The consultant will be based in Brazzaville throughout the assignment

• Inception mission (Nov 2025)
• Partner Roundtable/Government Workshop (Jan 2026)
• Formulation Workshop (Feb 2026)

Reporting & Coordination

• Reports to the Deputy Country Director, ROC, and is part of the CO CSP Task Force.
• Works in close collaboration with all ROC CO technical units,

Proposed Workplan – ROC CSP Consultant

The assignment will run for 6 months (October 2025 – March 2026), covering the first three phases of the streamlined CSP development process. The national consultant will be based in-country.

November 2025 – Inception Mission

• Support in facilitating the Internal Stocktaking Workshop to review lessons learned, CSPE preliminary findings, and strategic priorities.
• Support planning for community and stakeholder consultations.

December 2025 – Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate and document community consultations across selected project sites, with a focus on resilience projects.
• Support in drafting the CSP Outline, Line of Sight, and Theory of Change.

January 2026 – Strategic Partnerships

• In-country facilitation of the Partner Roundtable and Government Workshop.
• Consolidate resilience stakeholder inputs into the strategic design process.

February 2026 – Formulation Workshop

• Support CO efforts in organizing and facilitating the Formulation Workshop.
• Ensure CSPE findings and government priorities are fully integrated into the CSP structure.
• Support in refining the Line of Sight, Theory of Change, and Strategic Outcomes.

Other Tasks:

• Lead in the preparation and dissemination of a compelling Annual Country Report (ACR) resilience section, which captures the annual successes of WFP RoC as well as the partnerships forged within the resilience field and prospects looking ahead.
• Support to Research and Integrated Resilience:
  • Draft high-quality proposals on food security and food system strengthening including food fortification.
  • resilience building for various stakeholders and ensure continuous engagement with said stakeholders along with the head of the resilience building team.
  • Support implementation of livelihoods and resilience interventions, as a member of the resilience team, ensuring community participation and sustainability.
  • Serve as focal point for partners, government counterparts, and other UN agencies for resilience building activities.
  • Act as head of the resilience team in the absence of the team leader.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

Advanced University Degree and/or equivalent experience with emphasis in one or more of the following disciplines: political sciences, economics, agriculture, international affairs, social sciences, development studies or a field relevant to international development or humanitarian assistance.

Experience:

At least 5 years post graduate, progressively responsible international and national experience in the fields of goal oriented/strategic planning, organizational change management, inter-agency coordination, programme re-orientation, policy development, etc. Specific experience in strategy formulation, programme management and project planning in a large multicultural institution in the field or headquarters is an asset. Previous experience with WFP or the UN System is an asset.

Knowledge & Skills:

Ability to translate understanding of programme principles into relevant, effective, and context specific approaches; Strong writing skills in English; Ability to explain WFP projects and operations to counterparts and to communicate with Government and partners clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; Good understanding of project lifecycle, humanitarian principles and tools, programmes and transfer modalities; General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures; General knowledge of the UN Development System Reform; Good analytical and research skills; Good interpersonal skills, teamwork spirit and ability to work in multicultural settings.

Languages:

Proficiency/level C of French and English is required. Additional UN language(s) would be an asset.

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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

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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.

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