Sigrid Meijer

Sigrid Meijer is the Policy Officer for Food Security and Nutrition at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Benin. She has been in this role since January 2020.1

Professional Experience

Meijer has over 30 years of experience in advisory services for rural socio-economic development in Africa, Latin America, and other regions.1 Her career includes:

• Current Role: Policy Officer Food Security and Nutrition at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Benin (January 2020 - Present)
• Previous Positions:
  • Project Manager for Kenya Market-led Horticulture Program at SNV (December 2017 - January 2020)
  • Regional Coordinator for Central American Dry Corridor Project at Acción contra el Hambre (October 2011 - January 2013)
  • International Consultant for Economic Development, Value Chains, and Gender at GIZ and FAO (May 2011 - October 2011)
  • Program Officer at SNV in Burkina Faso (June 1997 - February 2000)

Responsibilities and Expertise

In her current role, Meijer is responsible for:

• Designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating policies and programs in cooperation with Beninese public and private partners
• Contributing to improved Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) outcomes1

Her areas of expertise include:

• Food security and nutrition policy
• Rural socio-economic development
• Value chain analysis and development
• Gender mainstreaming in development projects
• Project management and coordination

Meijer's work often involves promoting sustainable agriculture, improving market access for farmers, and enhancing food security in developing countries.