Reporting directly to the Head of Programme, the consultant will lead the climate risk insurance portfolio in The Gambia. S/he will manage and support the country-level climate team, ensure alignment with WFP’s strategic priorities, and foster strong integration across programmes and government counterparts.
Responsibilities
Lead the rollout of ARC Replica in The Gambia.
Facilitate capacity assessments and training for WFP and government counterparts on contingency planning.
Participate in field missions and consultations to ensure local context is reflected in index customization.
Coordinate with ARC Ltd. and technical partners to refine drought index models and ensure quality assurance.
Train and guide WFP staff to participate effectively in national technical working groups.
Ensure microinsurance is integrated into WFP’s resilience-building efforts, smallholder farmer support, and national initiatives (e.g., ROOTS Project).
Foster synergies across units, ensure alignment with the Country Strategic Plan, and support participation in relevant coordination platforms.
Promote financial inclusion by integrating savings and credit mechanisms into programming.Document lessons learned, successes, and challenges from programme implementation.
Develop training modules, guidelines, and evidence-based knowledge products on micro- and macro-insurance.
Support M&E teams to generate insights and build the evidence base for insurance interventions.
Education:
Advanced university degree in Economics, Insurance, Finance, or related fields.
Work Experience:
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in climate risk insurance, disaster risk financing, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience in microinsurance, meso- or macro-level risk financing in Africa.
Familiarity with microfinance, savings schemes, or agricultural development is a strong asset.
Field experience in developing countries, preferably in West Africa.
Experience working with financial service providers, insurance regulators, and multi-stakeholder platforms.
