Consultor/a internacional en Alimentación Escolar
World Food Programme (WFP)
Sansalvador
El Salvador
December 28, 2025
InternDecember 28, 2025
Consultor/a internacional en Alimentación Escolar
World Food Programme (WFP) About
Founded in 1961 and assisting 80 million people in around 80 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.
WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations. Two-thirds of its work is in conflict-affected countries where people are three times more likely to be undernourished than those living in countries without conflict.
In emergencies, WFP is often first on the scene, providing food assistance to the victims of war, civil conflict, drought, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, crop failures and natural disasters. When the emergency subsides, WFP helps communities rebuild shattered lives and livelihoods. WFP also works to strengthen the resilience of people and communities affected by protracted crises by applying a development lens in its humanitarian response.
WFP is the largest humanitarian organisation implementing school feeding programmes worldwide and has been doing so for over 50 years. Each year, WFP provides school meals to between 20 and 25 million children across 63 countries, often in the hardest-to-reach areas.
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of eradicating hunger and improving nutrition. WFP's core values include Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion, which guide its operations and interactions with partners and communities. The organization has been recognized for its efforts, notably receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its work in combating hunger. WFP is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their background or identity. For more information, visit the WFP website at https://www.wfp.org and follow them on various social media platforms for updates and news.
Job Overview:
The position of Consultor/a internacional en Alimentación Escolar is crucial for supporting the design, implementation, monitoring, and strengthening of school feeding programs that are sensitive to nutrition. The role involves ensuring that innovative, inclusive, and evidence-based approaches are integrated into the programs, aligning with WFP's strategic priorities and the specific needs of El Salvador. The consultant will work closely with government partners and other stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness of school feeding initiatives, which are essential for improving security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security and nutrition among vulnerable populations, particularly children. This position requires a deep understanding of the local context and the ability to adapt global best practices to meet the unique challenges faced in El Salvador. The consultant will also play a key role in fostering collaboration among various agencies and partners to maximize the impact of school feeding programs and contribute to the overall goal of achieving Zero Hunger by 2030.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in managing, executing, and monitoring projects, preferably with a focus on school feeding, nutrition, and/or child development. A thorough understanding of global and regional school feeding and nutrition policy frameworks and financing mechanisms is essential. Experience in Latin American contexts, particularly Central America, is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical, synthesis, and writing skills to produce reports and proposals. Interpersonal and coordination skills are necessary for effective teamwork and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Proactivity, autonomy, and organizational skills are crucial for meeting commitments and deadlines, along with the ability to work under pressure. Proficiency in Windows and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required, as well as experience in planning, executing, analyzing, and reporting on budgets.
Educational Background:
A minimum of an advanced university degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Education, International Relations, Social Sciences, International Development, or related fields is required. A Master's degree in related areas is desirable. Candidates must have full proficiency in both Spanish and English, both oral and written.
Experience:
The position requires candidates to have at least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in managing, executing, and monitoring projects, particularly those focused on school feeding, nutrition, and child development. Familiarity with global and regional school feeding and nutrition policy frameworks, as well as financing mechanisms, is essential. Experience in Latin American contexts, especially in Central America, is preferred. Candidates should possess strong analytical and writing skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Languages:
Full proficiency in both English and Spanish is mandatory for this position, encompassing both oral and written communication. This bilingual requirement is crucial for effective collaboration and communication with various stakeholders, including government partners, NGOs, and community members. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not mandatory.
Additional Notes:
The contract type for this position is CST (Consultant) at Level 1, with a duration of 11 months. The position is based in El Salvador, specifically in San Salvador. WFP emphasizes a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment, investing in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs. The organization offers an attractive compensation package, which is detailed in the Terms and Conditions section of the vacancy announcement. WFP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. The organization does not charge any fees in connection with the application or recruitment process.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of eradicating hunger and improving nutrition. WFP's core values include Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion, which guide its operations and interactions with partners and communities. The organization has been recognized for its efforts, notably receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its work in combating hunger. WFP is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their background or identity. For more information, visit the WFP website at https://www.wfp.org and follow them on various social media platforms for updates and news.
Job Overview:
The position of Consultor/a internacional en Alimentación Escolar is crucial for supporting the design, implementation, monitoring, and strengthening of school feeding programs that are sensitive to nutrition. The role involves ensuring that innovative, inclusive, and evidence-based approaches are integrated into the programs, aligning with WFP's strategic priorities and the specific needs of El Salvador. The consultant will work closely with government partners and other stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness of school feeding initiatives, which are essential for improving security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security and nutrition among vulnerable populations, particularly children. This position requires a deep understanding of the local context and the ability to adapt global best practices to meet the unique challenges faced in El Salvador. The consultant will also play a key role in fostering collaboration among various agencies and partners to maximize the impact of school feeding programs and contribute to the overall goal of achieving Zero Hunger by 2030.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and strengthen the strategy and design of the school feeding program, including objectives, activities, transfer modalities, monitoring and evaluation, rations, and operational aspects, to inform the expansion of the program and the development of new activities in WFP El Salvador, in line with the national strategy and practical realities on the ground.
- Provide policy and operational advice for the implementation of the school program and complementary activities, ensuring coherence with WFP policies, the country context, and the characteristics of government engagement and partner cooperation.
- Offer guidance to the government, partners, and other stakeholders to achieve objectives that contribute to strengthening the School Feeding Program. Redefine roles and responsibilities in collaboration with the government and key partners.
- Support coordination with UN agencies, NGOs, government, and other key stakeholders to identify where food assistance and complementary activities through schools can be beneficial, ensuring complementary efforts as appropriate, and providing technical support for planning, formulation, and implementation of these interventions.
- Assist in establishing, maintaining, and monitoring operational partnerships and agreements as necessary.
- Contribute to operational research and evidence generation on relevant topics for school feeding and related food assistance activities.
- Coordinate the planning of distribution and operational procedures for the implementation of the school feeding program, in collaboration with relevant units and field operations.
- Monitor the distribution and efficient management of resources for assigned projects, including budgetary, procurement, and supply availability requirements, in coordination with relevant units.
- Map stakeholders and develop a credible network of contacts in geographical areas to facilitate WFP's operational preparedness, continuity of operations, and expansion of the School Feeding Program. 1
- Strengthen the design and implementation of a local procurement program/fresh products, and implement pilot projects. 1
- Support capacity strengthening activities for NGO partners and school staff regarding the operationalization of the school feeding program and its components. 1
- Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing WFP team. 1
- Maintain ongoing communication with a political/technical focus for negotiations. 1
- Perform other tasks as required.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in managing, executing, and monitoring projects, preferably with a focus on school feeding, nutrition, and/or child development. A thorough understanding of global and regional school feeding and nutrition policy frameworks and financing mechanisms is essential. Experience in Latin American contexts, particularly Central America, is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical, synthesis, and writing skills to produce reports and proposals. Interpersonal and coordination skills are necessary for effective teamwork and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Proactivity, autonomy, and organizational skills are crucial for meeting commitments and deadlines, along with the ability to work under pressure. Proficiency in Windows and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required, as well as experience in planning, executing, analyzing, and reporting on budgets.
Educational Background:
A minimum of an advanced university degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Education, International Relations, Social Sciences, International Development, or related fields is required. A Master's degree in related areas is desirable. Candidates must have full proficiency in both Spanish and English, both oral and written.
Experience:
The position requires candidates to have at least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in managing, executing, and monitoring projects, particularly those focused on school feeding, nutrition, and child development. Familiarity with global and regional school feeding and nutrition policy frameworks, as well as financing mechanisms, is essential. Experience in Latin American contexts, especially in Central America, is preferred. Candidates should possess strong analytical and writing skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Languages:
Full proficiency in both English and Spanish is mandatory for this position, encompassing both oral and written communication. This bilingual requirement is crucial for effective collaboration and communication with various stakeholders, including government partners, NGOs, and community members. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not mandatory.
Additional Notes:
The contract type for this position is CST (Consultant) at Level 1, with a duration of 11 months. The position is based in El Salvador, specifically in San Salvador. WFP emphasizes a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment, investing in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs. The organization offers an attractive compensation package, which is detailed in the Terms and Conditions section of the vacancy announcement. WFP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. The organization does not charge any fees in connection with the application or recruitment process.
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