Food security/rural livelihoods experts

Job Description

KEY INFORMATION
Cowater is seeking senior food security/rural livelihood experts for two types of short-term assignments in the context of its Syria Independent Monitoring, Evidence and Learning (SIMEA) contract with FCDO. Qualifications required:
All experts:

• Demonstrated experience in the food security/rural livelihood sector in Syria
• Min 10 years work experience in the domain

Type 1: Monitoring experts:

• Thematic:
• evidence of understanding of farming/livestock breeding technical aspects if no practitioner;
• experience of challenges faced in the modernisation of small-scale rural livelihoods.
• Technical: experience in project monitoring, if not, project evaluation
• Languages: full writing and speaking fluency in English. Speaking and reading fluency in Arabic strongly preferred

Type 2: Experts for sector-related policy and/or political economy analysis:

• Thematic: understanding of food system value chain aspects, including inputs, outputs, markets, constraints, and participants with specific reference to Syria
• Technical: experience in sector-related thematic and/or political economy analysis or similar in the context of professional or academic writings
• Languages: full writing and speaking fluency in English. Speaking and reading fluency in Arabic preferred

Aptitude: willingness to take responsibility for operational as well as thematic/technical aspects of assignments
Location requirements: none, but willingness to adapt schedule to participate in remote meetings within 9 AM-5 PM GMT timeslots
Employment conditions: Consultant contract

APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates are encouraged to apply by 30 September 2025.
Please send an updated CV accompanied by a brief cover letter (1/2 pages) explaining why you believe you have the requisite qualifications for one or both of the positions to Khaoula.Zorgane@cowater.com.
Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.
We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

About the Organization

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