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Inclusive Insurance Consultant

World Food Programme (WFP)

NairobiNot stated · Not statedCloses Thursday, 26 November 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 13 Nov 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

The World Food Programme (WFP) is hiring an Inclusive Insurance Consultant based in Nairobi, Kenya. This full-time, 11-month contract role is ideal for candidates with experience in disaster risk financing, insurance, or climate risk management, who want to support WFP's Inclusive Risk Financing programmes in Eastern and Southern Africa.

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What you will do

  • Participate in weekly global disaster risk financing team meetings to share progress and align on solutions.
  • Coordinate reporting requirements with Country Offices, including annual and performance reports.
  • Conduct regular calls with Country Offices to monitor programme progress and provide support.
  • Review and contribute to Country Strategic Plans and ensure alignment of disaster risk financing activities with other WFP units.
  • Support monitoring and evaluation activities and contribute to knowledge products such as factsheets and case studies.
  • Assist in resource mobilization by drafting proposals and developing partnerships.
  • Support Country Offices with feasibility assessments, project design, selection of service providers, product design, capacity strengthening, and education activities.

Requirements

  • 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 related fields.
  • At least 4 years of postgraduate experience in disaster risk financing, insurance (micro, macro, or traditional), or climate risk management.
  • Excellent analytical and writing skills with data collection experience.
  • Understanding of food security vulnerability and ability to link analysis to programme design.
  • Knowledge of WFP procedures.
  • Strong understanding of how climate-related risks affect food security.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and present information clearly.
  • Experience building partnerships with international organisations, governments, and private sector in developing countries.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team.
  • Preferred: Working knowledge of climate change adaptation and Loss and Damage issues.
  • Preferred: Previous experience working in a UN agency.
  • Excellent English language skills and at least intermediate knowledge of another UN language; French proficiency is an asset.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official online recruiting system by submitting your CV and cover letter. The closing date for applications is Thursday, 26 November 2026.

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