Consultor en Fortalecimiento de Capacidades para la Preparación y Respuesta a Crisis

Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, established to save lives in emergencies and to use food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. WFP operates globally, with a mission centered around the values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion. The organization is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. WFP has received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, highlighting its significant contributions to humanitarian efforts worldwide. The organization invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs, fostering a healthy and inclusive work environment. WFP operates in numerous countries, providing effective humanitarian assistance to millions of people across the globe, and offers an attractive compensation package to its employees.

Job Overview:
The position of Consultor en Fortalecimiento de Capacidades para la Preparación y Respuesta a Crisis is crucial for the WFP's Country Office in Guatemala as it prepares for potential emergency responses in 202

• This role involves working closely with the Programs Unit and reporting directly to the Head of Programs. The consultant will coordinate with various teams, including those focused on emergencies, supply chain, finance, monitoring and evaluation, partnerships, and relevant field offices. The primary purpose of this position is to enhance the capacity for emergency response, particularly in relation to climate shocks, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, and socio-economic vulnerabilities. The consultant will provide technical assistance, ensure quality programming for emergencies, and support the development of operational plans and procedures. This role is designed for a maximum of 65 working days, primarily in April and May 2026, and requires a proactive approach to strengthen the team's capabilities in emergency contexts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Technical Assistance and Quality Assurance for Emergency Programming: Provide practical technical assistance for the design, review, and strengthening of emergency proposals, including logical frameworks, activities, budgets, risk analysis, and alignment with CSP outcomes and donor requirements. Review and enhance emergency operational plans, implementation structures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring operational viability, clarity in roles and responsibilities, and alignment with WFP corporate standards. Support the definition and refinement of implementation modalities, delivery mechanisms, targeting approaches, and coordination arrangements with cooperating partners and government counterparts. Contribute to the development or adjustment of internal guidelines, checklists, and planning tools to improve the quality and consistency of emergency program design and implementation.
• Support for Human Resources Processes for Emergency Response: Provide technical support to human resources processes related to emergency response, including defining roles, terms of reference, and competency profiles for temporary emergency response positions. Assist in the timely identification and recruitment of temporary personnel required for emergency response projects. Advise on surge staffing structures and deployment arrangements to support effective implementation and coordination of the response.
• Strengthening Technical Capacities of the SO 1 (Crisis) Team: Provide specific support for strengthening the technical capacities of the SO 1 (Crisis) team within the framework of the Country Strategic Plan, with an emphasis on emergency program design, grant management, implementation planning, and compliance with corporate and donor requirements. Provide practical on-the-job coaching and mentoring to enhance the team's confidence, technical rigor, and operational readiness for emergency response. Support the identification of capacity gaps and practical solutions to improve preparedness, response quality, and inter-functional coordination.
• Professional Support and Team Assistance: Provide professional support to the SO 1 team to strengthen leadership, coordination, workload management, and performance in emergency contexts. Facilitate reflection spaces on roles, ways of working, and collaboration during emergency responses, contributing to a more resilient and effective team. Expected products include technical contributions and written feedback on emergency proposals and operational plans, enhanced emergency implementation structures, SOPs or technical notes, technical inputs to terms of reference and staffing planning documents for emergency surge, and a closing note summarizing key contributions, observations, and recommendations.

Required Qualifications:
Advanced university degree in humanitarian studies, development, international relations, nutrition, food security, or a related field. A minimum of 6 to 8 years of progressive experience in the design, implementation, and coordination of humanitarian or emergency programs. Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance, reviewing proposals, and supporting operational planning in emergency contexts. Solid knowledge of emergency programming, corporate systems, and donor compliance requirements. Proven experience in capacity strengthening, coaching, and mentoring program teams. Ability to work independently, deliver high-quality products under tight deadlines, and perform effectively in dynamic emergency contexts.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in relevant fields such as humanitarian studies, development, international relations, nutrition, food security, or a related discipline. This educational background is essential to ensure that the consultant has the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of the complexities involved in emergency response and humanitarian assistance.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 6 to 8 years of progressively responsible experience in the design, implementation, and coordination of humanitarian or emergency programs. This level of experience is crucial to ensure that the consultant can effectively contribute to the WFP's emergency preparedness and response efforts, leveraging their expertise to enhance the organization's capabilities in these critical areas.

Languages:
Fluency in Spanish is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, but Spanish is the primary language required for effective communication and coordination within the team and with local partners.

Additional Notes:
The contract type for this position is Work When Actually Employed (WAE), with a duration of 18 days in April and May 2026, and a maximum of 65 working days. This role is designed to support the WFP's emergency response preparations in Guatemala, focusing on potential climate-related shocks, food security issues, and socio-economic vulnerabilities. The position is expected to be full-time during the contract period, and candidates should be prepared for field visits and interactions with various stakeholders. The WFP emphasizes its commitment to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.