Consultant (Food Systems Hub Development)

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About the Organization

World Resources Institute India is an independent, non-profit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. Our work focuses on building sustainable and livable cities and working towards a low carbon economy. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, World Resources Institute puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being.

WRI India has the capacity to convene key stakeholders, and forge strategic partnerships with governments, business, foundations, civil society organizations, institutes and NGOs, to scale-up solutions that can bring game-changing results for the sustainable management of natural resources in India.

Job Description

We are initiating the development of the Food Systems Hub (FSH) that will serve as a multidisciplinary platform for policy research, evidence generation, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement around sustainable, equitable, and resilient food systems. The Hub will focus on the intersections of agriculture, nutrition, health, environment, and livelihoods, with an emphasis on systems thinking and policy integration.To support this initiative, we are seeking a highly motivated, analytical, and policy-savvy consultant who can devote to help shaping the intellectual, analytical, and strategic foundation of the Hub and its subsequent launch by December 2025. The Food System Hub is visualized as a living portal and the service of the consultant is required in its inititial rolling out phase.

Job Responsibilities

Following is the scope of work:

• Assist in preparing content for the Food Systems Hub's knowledge portal
• Thematically categonize and catalogue policy narratives, media, and institutional documents for the Hub.
• Support stakeholder mapping and engagement frameworks.
• Analyze national and sub-national policy responses impacting food systems
• Track emerging global frameworks and initiatives
• Contribute to the preparation of presentations, policy briefs, synthesis reports, and strategic roadmaps for the Hub.
• Any other tasks assigned by the reporting officer in alignment with the above tasks

 Deliverables:

• Data inventory and integrated dashboard of key indicators
• Stakeholder consultation summaries
• Contribution in preparing
• Food systems landscape review document
• Annotated policy matrix across ministries and schemes
• Concept note and framework for the Hub
• Draft strategy and operational plan for the Hub
• Fulfill any additional requirements necessary for the establishment of the FSH

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Development Studies, Economics, or related disciplines that align with the tasks.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in research, consulting, or policy advisory roles. Experience in food systems is desirable.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills with proven ability to integrate multi-sectoral evidences.
• Proficiency in statistical/analytical softwares and visualization tools
• Experience in handling state and non-state datasets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work with the team and stakeholders.

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