Food & Nutrition Program Consultant

Engagement Type: Independent Consultant (Part-Time)

Program: Food & Nutrition Policy Program (FNP)

Location: Senegal (must be based in-country)

Level of Effort (LOE): Part-time, ≈ 50% (approx. 20 hours/week)

Contract Duration: 12 months

Start Date: November 1, 2026

Language

• Full professional proficiency in English and French required Annualized Fee Cap: $33,600 to $42,000 USD annually (≈ $2,800-$3,500 USD monthly)
• final fee determined based on experience and scope alignment Application Deadline: October 15, 2026 About the Engagement The Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) seeks a Food & Nutrition Consultant to support the advancement of evidence-based food and nutrition policy in Senegal, including front-of-package labeling, sodium reduction, and taxation of sugar-sweetened beverages. Based in Senegal, the Consultant will provide technical advisory and analytical services that assist local partners in advancing food and nutrition policy priorities and strengthening engagement with government and non-government stakeholders. This is an independent, part-time consultancy engagement. The Consultant delivers defined written advisory and technical products and works in an expert advisory and technical capacity. Food and nutrition policy strategies, campaigns, and policy positions are developed, owned, and advanced by GHAI’s partners and stakeholders
• the Consultant’s deliverables inform and strengthen that partner-led work. The Consultant will not represent themselves as an employee, agent, or legal representative of GHAI, will hold no authority to bind GHAI or commit program funds, and will attend stakeholder meetings in their own professional capacity. In coordination with GHAI’s designated Food & Nutrition Policy Program lead, the Consultant will advise partners on Senegal-specific food and nutrition policy priorities and objectives. Areas of focus may include front-of-package labeling, sodium reduction, taxation of sugar-sweetened beverages, marketing restrictions, and other evidence-based food and nutrition policy priorities relevant to the country’s context. Independent Contractor Status The consultant operates as an independent contractor and retains full control over the scheduling, sequencing, and methods used to complete the deliverables under this agreement, provided all deliverables and timelines specified herein are met. The consultant is free to accept and perform work for other clients during the term of this agreement, provided such engagements do not create a conflict of interest with GHAI’s mission or the consultant’s obligations under this Scope of Work. Any potential conflict of interest must be disclosed to GHAI in advance. Scope of Services and Deliverables Strategic Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement and Policy Analysis Advise on approaches to coordination, information-sharing, and collaboration among partners, technical organizations, coalitions, and global program teams to support partner convenings and discussions. Analyze political, legislative, regulatory, policy, and stakeholder developments relevant to food and nutrition policy in Senegal, and identify opportunities, challenges, and strategic considerations on an agreed schedule. Recommend approaches to stakeholder mapping and coalition-building that strengthen engagement with relevant organizations, institutions, and decision-makers. Advise partners on engagement and collaboration approaches with government, civil society, academic, media, and technical stakeholders. Provide technical expertise and strategic guidance to inform partners’ development and implementation of country food and nutrition policy objectives and strategies, including front-of-package labeling, sodium reduction, and sugar-sweetened beverage taxation. Technical Assistance and Capacity Strengthening Advise on food and nutrition policy priorities, advocacy, communications, coalition development, and stakeholder engagement