About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a consultant to provide specialized technical assistance supporting the formulation, discussion, and consolidation of proposals related to social protection, social policy, social mobility, socioeconomic inclusion, social information systems, institutional interoperability, and adaptive social protection. Working under the supervision of the WFP Social Protection Officer in Bogota, Colombia, the consultant will contribute to national policy processes, particularly in the context of formulating the National Development Plan 2026-2030. This is a 3-month consultancy contract under level SSA7 with a total compensation package of COP 45,750,000 paid upon completion and approval of deliverables.
Salary and benefits
- Total contract remuneration of COP 45,750,000 tied to three specific product deliverables.
- Opportunity to contribute directly to national social policy and the National Development Plan 2026-2030.
- Work within a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural humanitarian environment with the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
Who can apply?
- Professional degree in social sciences, economics, political science, international relations, public administration, or related disciplines.
- Master's degree in economics, human development, public policy, social protection, or related areas is desirable.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in consultancies related to the design, implementation, monitoring, or evaluation of poverty reduction strategies, social protection systems, and public policy planning.
- Demonstrated experience in public policy formulation, monitoring, or evaluation at national or territorial levels.
- Expertise in social information systems, targeting mechanisms, and socioeconomic vulnerability analysis.
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Applications close on 7 October 2026 at 23:59 GMT-05:00 Colombia Standard Time (Bogota).
How to apply
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, and language skills.
- Submit your application exclusively through the online recruiting system by the stated deadline.
- Do not submit CVs or applications via email or LinkedIn.
Additional information
- Travel, accommodation, food, and other costs associated with the consultancy must be covered by the consultant and are considered included in the total contract value.
- Technical support for application issues can be directed to global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org.
- Reasonable accommodation requests for applicants with disabilities can be sent to global.inclusion@wfp.org.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- An ideal opportunity for senior social policy experts and economists with extensive background in poverty reduction and social protection systems in Colombia.
- Well-suited for professionals experienced in high-level public planning, national development plans, and institutional stakeholder coordination.
- Provides a direct platform to influence national-level humanitarian and social inclusion policies through the United Nations.
What should you think carefully about?
- The contract duration is strictly fixed at 3 months, requiring rapid delivery of high-level technical outputs.
- Travel, housing, and operational expenses are not separately reimbursed and must be managed out of the total lump-sum fee of COP 45,750,000.
- Applicants must possess robust prior experience and academic credentials matching the senior SSA7 level requirements.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This consultancy fits short-to-medium-term career goals for seasoned development professionals seeking to engage in high-impact public policy advisory roles with international organizations like the United Nations, bridging technical expertise directly with national governance frameworks.
Our take
Experienced consultants with a strong background in Colombian social protection systems and public planning should apply before the October 2026 deadline, while applicants lacking senior-level public policy experience may find this role less suitable.
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