2026:WFP-Managed Senior Advisor Role at African Risk Capacity| A Strategic Consultancy in Climate Risk Finance

A high-level consultancy opportunity has opened through the World Food Programme (WFP) on behalf of the African Risk Capacity (ARC) Agency, a Specialized Agency of the African Union. The position is for a Senior Advisor, Resource Mobilization and Strategic Engagement Consultant, offering a rare opportunity to influence climate resilience, disaster risk financing, and large-scale resource mobilization across Africa.

This fully remote consultancy is designed for highly experienced professionals in international development, climate finance, and strategic partnerships.

About the African Risk Capacity (ARC)

The African Risk Capacity is a Specialized Agency of the African Union that supports African governments in preparing for and responding to extreme weather events and public health emergencies.

Since its establishment in 2012, ARC has become a key institution in climate and disaster risk financing, combining early warning systems, risk pooling, and insurance mechanisms to strengthen resilience across the continent.

To date, ARC has:

• Trained over 20,000 government officials
• Developed national contingency planning systems
• Provided more than $1.2 billion in insurance coverage
• Disbursed approximately $250 million in claims to vulnerable communities

Headquartered in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, ARC operates across 39 African Union member states and plays a central role in advancing climate resilience and financial preparedness.

About the Role

The Senior Advisor, Resource Mobilization and Strategic Engagement Consultant will serve as a principal strategic advisor to ARC’s Group Director General.

This is a senior-level consultancy focused on strengthening ARC’s financial sustainability, partnerships, and global positioning in climate and disaster risk financing.

The role sits at the intersection of diplomacy, resource mobilization, and institutional strategy, requiring deep expertise in high-level stakeholder engagement and international development finance.

Key Responsibilities

The consultant will lead and support several strategic areas, including:

Resource Mobilization & Partnerships

• Lead efforts to diversify and expand ARC’s funding base
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with governments, donors, and institutions
• Support negotiation of partnership agreements at senior levels
• Strengthen ARC’s positioning within global climate and finance networks

Strategic Advisory Support

• Advise the Group Director General on institutional strategy and external engagement
• Provide high-level guidance on donor relations and political engagement
• Support development of strategic work plans and organizational priorities

Advocacy and Institutional Positioning

• Represent ARC in multilateral and intergovernmental forums
• Strengthen ARC’s visibility within climate, agriculture, insurance, and finance ecosystems
• Contribute to advocacy strategies that advance ARC’s mission

Intelligence and Analysis

• Lead donor mapping and strategic intelligence analysis
• Translate complex data into actionable insights for decision-making
• Support reporting systems that improve partnership effectiveness

Who Should Apply?

This consultancy is designed for senior professionals with extensive experience in international development, climate finance, or related fields.

Applicants should have:

• An advanced degree in economics, finance, public policy, international relations, climate finance, or related disciplines
• At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in resource mobilization, donor relations, or strategic engagement
• Strong background in climate finance, insurance, or risk management in developing countries
• Demonstrated experience in high-level negotiations and partnership building
• Proven leadership in managing teams and complex stakeholder networks
• Deep familiarity with African development systems and multilateral institutions

Preferred strengths include experience working with governments, multilateral agencies, and large-scale funding mechanisms.

Core Competencies

The role requires strong capabilities in:

• Relationship management: Building and sustaining senior-level partnerships across governments and institutions
• Strategic communication: Representing organizations in high-level forums and coordinating messaging across stakeholders
• Analytical leadership: Turning complex institutional and financial data into strategic insights
• Executive leadership: Translating organizational strategy into actionable plans
• Team leadership: Managing diverse, multicultural teams across regions and disciplines
• Results orientation: Delivering outcomes under complex and shifting priorities

Contract Details

• Position type: Consultancy (Senior Advisor level)
• Duration: 6 months, with possibility of extension
• Location: Fully remote
• Reporting line: Group Director General, ARC Agency
• Managed by: World Food Programme (WFP) on behalf of ARC

Why This Role Matters

This consultancy sits at the core of Africa’s climate resilience agenda. ARC plays a critical role in helping governments prepare for droughts, floods, and public health emergencies through innovative insurance and risk financing mechanisms.

The Senior Advisor will directly influence how ARC secures funding, builds partnerships, and positions itself within global climate and development finance systems.

For experienced professionals in resource mobilization and strategic diplomacy, this role offers the chance to shape continental-scale resilience systems that protect millions of vulnerable people.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the official online recruitment system as specified in the job listing. Candidates should include:

• An updated CV
• A cover letter outlining relevant experience in resource mobilization, partnerships, and strategic advisory work

Applications should be submitted by 15 July 2026 (23:59 GMT). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This is a high-impact advisory role suited to seasoned professionals ready to contribute to Africa’s climate resilience architecture at the highest level.

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