Nutrition Strategy Consultant - SSA, East Jerusalem, West Bank & Gaza

Final date to receive applications 7 October 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Israel Time

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ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of extreme weather shocks. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities. A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

Type of

Contract:

Special Service Agreement SSA
10
- When Actually Employed Unit / Division:
Programme and Policy / WFP Palestine

Duty Station:
Remote. Duration: 10-15 days estimated ( maximum 20 days)

Malnutrition in all its forms remains a significant public health challenge in Palestine, compounded by protracted humanitarian crises, socioeconomic vulnerabilities, restricted access to essential services, and recurrent shocks affecting food systems and health service delivery. Women, infants, young children, school-aged children, and other vulnerable population groups continue to face nutrition-related risks that require coordinated, evidence-based, and multisectoral interventions. In parallel, growing concerns of triple burden of malnutrition related to micronutrient deficiencies, suboptimal infant and young child feeding practices, and the emerging burden of overweight and diet-related non-communicable diseases highlight the need for a comprehensive national response.

The current nutrition landscape necessitates a renewed strategic framework that aligns with national development priorities, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and global nutrition commitments, while responding to the evolving context in the West Bank and Gaza. To guide and coordinate national nutrition actions over the coming years, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with key government institutions, United Nations agencies, academia, civil society organizations, and development partners, is leading the update of the National Nutrition Strategy for State of Palestine .

To support this process, the Consultant will provide specialist…