DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

Key Responsibilities

Emergency Preparedness & Response (EPR):

• Provide technical assistance to government institutions to develop and operationalize national EPR frameworks and contingency plans. Assess capacity gaps in the current EPR approach of the Government and identify where WFP is best positioned to support and consequently execute.
• Integrate anticipatory action protocols into national preparedness frameworks, including trigger-based mechanisms.
• Support capacity-building initiatives, including training and technical assistance for government and counterparts.
• Facilitate integration of risk analysis and early warning systems into national planning processes.

System Strengthening:

• Assist in strengthening social protection systems to be shock-responsive and inclusive, in particular to strengthen targeting and prioritisation of emergency responses
• As needed, collaborate closely with the IT/Digital team to coordinate and strengthen system support.
• Promote evidence-based decision-making through data analysis and reporting.

Policy & Strategy Support:

• Contribute to policy dialogue with government and partners on emergency preparedness.
• Draft analytical reports, policy briefs, and recommendations to inform programme design and implementation.
• Ensure alignment of WFP interventions with national priorities and UN frameworks.

Coordination & Partnerships:

• Liaise with government agencies, UN partners, NGOs, and private sector to foster collaboration on EPR and system strengthening.
• Act as the steering lead for the UN Crisis Preparedness and Response Focal Points Group
• Represent WFP in technical working groups and inter-agency coordination platforms.

Monitoring & Reporting:

• Support monitoring and evaluation of capacity-strengthening activities, documenting progress and lessons learned.
• Contribute to resource mobilization efforts through proposal development and donor engagement.

Expected Deliverables

• Comprehensive report analyzing national EPR capacity gaps, including prioritized recommendations and identification of areas where WFP can provide targeted technical and operational support.  
• Capacity-building workshops and simulation exercises conducted.
• Technical reports and policy briefs produced.
• Strengthened interoperability of social protection and emergency response systems.
• Regular progress reports and documentation of lessons learned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Advanced university degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Disaster Risk Management, Public Policy, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in emergency preparedness, social protection, or systems strengthening. Experience working with UN agencies or international organizations is an asset.
• Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills; knowledge of government structures and humanitarian coordination mechanisms.
• Languages: Fluency in English; knowledge of an additional language is desirable.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org for technical support only.

• Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.