Inclusive Insurance Consultant (CST-1)

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is hiring an Inclusive Insurance Consultant (CST-1) in Nairobi, Kenya, for an 11-month consultancy in the Climate and Resilience unit. The role supports WFP Country Offices in the Eastern and Southern Africa region on Inclusive Risk Financing (insurance, savings and credit) to strengthen financial resilience against climate shocks, and works closely with the Disaster Risk Financing (DRF) teams and programme units such as Social Protection and School Feeding.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in weekly HQ DRF team meetings and coordinate with HQ and regional DRF specialists
• Coordinate with Country Offices on reporting (annual reports, performance reports, payout reports, after-action reviews) and hold regular calls to monitor progress
• Review Country Strategic Plans and budget revisions, and align DRF activities with other WFP units
• Support monitoring and evaluation, knowledge products (factsheets, case studies, evaluations) and the DRF Community of Practice, including webinars
• Help draft proposals and concept notes, develop partnerships and engage donors
• Support feasibility assessments, selection of insurers and service providers, product design, capacity building and awareness activities, and ensure premiums are paid before contracts start
• Facilitate partnerships for savings and credit activities such as VSLAs and microfinance linkages

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in economics, social sciences, agriculture, environmental sciences, agricultural insurance, social protection, disaster risk management, journalism, international relations, public relations, communications, development studies or a related field
• At least 4 years of post-graduate experience in disaster risk financing, insurance (micro, macro or traditional) or climate risk management; partnership experience desired
• Working knowledge of climate change adaptation and/or loss and damage is desired; previous UN agency experience valued
• Excellent English (C) and at least intermediate (B2) in another UN language; French is an asset

Required skills

• Analytical and writing skills, data collection experience and understanding of food security vulnerability
• Knowledge of WFP procedures and ability to present ideas clearly
• Ability to build partnerships with international organisations, governments and the private sector
• Team player who can also work independently

Applications are submitted only through the online recruiting system with a CV and cover letter; shortlisted candidates are contacted.