Project Inception Support Consultant
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Suriname
November 28, 2025
Full-timeNovember 28, 2025
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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 alleviating hunger and improving nutrition. WFP's vision is to create a future where every person has access to the food they need to live a healthy and active life. The organization emphasizes diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all employees are treated equally and fairly, regardless of their background. WFP has received numerous accolades for its work, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, highlighting its commitment to humanitarian efforts and global security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security. To learn more about WFP, visit their official website and follow them on various social media platforms for updates on their initiatives and impact.
Job Overview:
The position of Ingeniero Agrónomo at WFP involves providing technical assistance and support to local agricultural producers as part of a collaborative project with the Secretary of Agriculture and Livestock (SAG). This role is crucial in implementing a pilot program aimed at enhancing the local procurement model for the National School Feeding Program, which seeks to diversify food offerings in schools. The engineer will be responsible for conducting diagnostics of participating producers, developing capacity-building plans, and ensuring the effective implementation of agricultural best practices. The overarching goal of this position is to contribute to food security and nutrition while strengthening rural livelihoods in the La Moskitia region. The engineer will work closely with project managers and local stakeholders to ensure that the project meets its objectives and delivers tangible benefits to the community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Ingeniero Agrónomo will undertake a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to: conducting diagnostics of agricultural producers to establish a baseline for capacity-building plans; developing technical work plans and activity schedules in coordination with project teams; providing ongoing technical assistance to individual producers and associations on crop management, pest control, and agricultural best practices; designing and delivering workshops and training sessions for project beneficiaries; conducting regular field visits to monitor the implementation of recommended practices; collecting data for monitoring indicators and preparing technical reports on project progress; managing resources for technical assistance visits and training sessions; coordinating with SAG and local organizations to align technical assistance plans with government policies; and documenting success stories and lessons learned throughout the project.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in Agronomy or a related field. A minimum of five years of proven professional experience in agricultural technical assistance, fieldwork, crop management, and rural development is required. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical knowledge of relevant agricultural practices, integrated pest management, agroecology, and sustainability. Proficiency in planning, monitoring, and reporting tools is essential, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and engage with diverse stakeholders is crucial. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel to rural areas are also necessary. Familiarity with the United Nations system and gender policies is desirable, as is a commitment to WFP's core values of integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, and inclusion.
Educational Background:
The position requires a university degree in Agronomy or a closely related field. This educational background is essential to ensure that the candidate has the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to effectively support agricultural producers and implement best practices in the field.
Experience:
Candidates should have at least five years of relevant professional experience in agricultural technical assistance, demonstrating a strong background in fieldwork, crop management, and rural development initiatives. This experience should include direct engagement with agricultural producers and the implementation of capacity-building programs.
Languages:
Fluency in Spanish (both spoken and written) is mandatory, as well as proficiency in Miskito (spoken and written). Knowledge of other indigenous languages from the region will be considered an asset, enhancing communication with local communities and stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
The position is a Service Contract (SC5) with a duration from January 2026 to December 202
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 alleviating hunger and improving nutrition. WFP's vision is to create a future where every person has access to the food they need to live a healthy and active life. The organization emphasizes diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all employees are treated equally and fairly, regardless of their background. WFP has received numerous accolades for its work, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, highlighting its commitment to humanitarian efforts and global security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security. To learn more about WFP, visit their official website and follow them on various social media platforms for updates on their initiatives and impact.
Job Overview:
The position of Ingeniero Agrónomo at WFP involves providing technical assistance and support to local agricultural producers as part of a collaborative project with the Secretary of Agriculture and Livestock (SAG). This role is crucial in implementing a pilot program aimed at enhancing the local procurement model for the National School Feeding Program, which seeks to diversify food offerings in schools. The engineer will be responsible for conducting diagnostics of participating producers, developing capacity-building plans, and ensuring the effective implementation of agricultural best practices. The overarching goal of this position is to contribute to food security and nutrition while strengthening rural livelihoods in the La Moskitia region. The engineer will work closely with project managers and local stakeholders to ensure that the project meets its objectives and delivers tangible benefits to the community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Ingeniero Agrónomo will undertake a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to: conducting diagnostics of agricultural producers to establish a baseline for capacity-building plans; developing technical work plans and activity schedules in coordination with project teams; providing ongoing technical assistance to individual producers and associations on crop management, pest control, and agricultural best practices; designing and delivering workshops and training sessions for project beneficiaries; conducting regular field visits to monitor the implementation of recommended practices; collecting data for monitoring indicators and preparing technical reports on project progress; managing resources for technical assistance visits and training sessions; coordinating with SAG and local organizations to align technical assistance plans with government policies; and documenting success stories and lessons learned throughout the project.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in Agronomy or a related field. A minimum of five years of proven professional experience in agricultural technical assistance, fieldwork, crop management, and rural development is required. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical knowledge of relevant agricultural practices, integrated pest management, agroecology, and sustainability. Proficiency in planning, monitoring, and reporting tools is essential, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and engage with diverse stakeholders is crucial. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel to rural areas are also necessary. Familiarity with the United Nations system and gender policies is desirable, as is a commitment to WFP's core values of integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, and inclusion.
Educational Background:
The position requires a university degree in Agronomy or a closely related field. This educational background is essential to ensure that the candidate has the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to effectively support agricultural producers and implement best practices in the field.
Experience:
Candidates should have at least five years of relevant professional experience in agricultural technical assistance, demonstrating a strong background in fieldwork, crop management, and rural development initiatives. This experience should include direct engagement with agricultural producers and the implementation of capacity-building programs.
Languages:
Fluency in Spanish (both spoken and written) is mandatory, as well as proficiency in Miskito (spoken and written). Knowledge of other indigenous languages from the region will be considered an asset, enhancing communication with local communities and stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
The position is a Service Contract (SC5) with a duration from January 2026 to December 202
- The role is based in Puerto Lempira, Gracias a Dios, Honduras. The contract is full-time, and the selected candidate will be expected to work closely with local agricultural producers and government entities. WFP offers a competitive compensation package and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. The organization also emphasizes the importance of reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
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