UNICEF Pacific National Consultancy: Agriculture Advisor for School Meal Program in Western and Isabel Provinces, Solomon Islands, 250 working days over 12 months.

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, the right to sustenance.

UNICEF Pacific works across 14 Pacific Island countries and territories, home to 2.3 million people, including 1.2 million children—spread across 660 islands and atolls. Five of these countries, including Solomon Islands, are classified as Fragile States. While all have ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child, only a third are up to date with reporting obligations. Explore the different areas of our work here: UNICEF Pacific Islands.

The Solomon Islands faces a triple burden of malnutrition: undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overnutrition. Among children under five, 32% are stunted, 8% wasted, and 39% anaemic, while overweight and obesity affect 23% of children and 57% of adults. Poor dietary habits, including low consumption of fruits and vegetables and high intake of sugary drinks, contribute to this challenge.

Agriculture remains the primary livelihood for over 80% of the population, yet is increasingly affected by land scarcity, climate change, and environmental degradation. Strengthening agricultural practices, extension services, and community‑based production—especially of cli