Asociado/a Superior de Preparación y Respuesta A Emergencias

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and building pathways to peace and prosperity through food assistance. WFP operates globally, assisting people affected by conflict, disasters, and climate change, with a vision for diverse, skilled, and high-performing teams committed to its core values.

Job Purpose

The Senior Emergency Preparedness and Response Associate will provide specialized technical support and analysis for food assistance policies and programs, with a strong focus on emergency programming. This role involves assisting in the development and implementation of emergency interventions, ensuring alignment with WFP's broader programmatic guidelines. Key responsibilities include project management support, preparing and analyzing data reports on food assistance needs and program performance, and ensuring accurate data registration. The Associate will coordinate with internal teams and external partners, including local organizations and government institutions, to facilitate effective collaboration and efficient delivery of aid. A crucial aspect of the role is supporting capacity building for WFP staff and partners, and applying standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure rapid response to crises.

Responsibilities

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and building pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity through food assistance. WFP is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals irrespective of their background. The organization values integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, and inclusion. WFP offers a multicultural and inclusive work environment, investing in personal and professional development through training, coaching, and mentorship. A career at WFP provides opportunities to work globally with passionate colleagues on impactful humanitarian efforts. The role involves providing specialized support and technical analysis for food assistance policies and programs, with a focus on emergency programming. Key responsibilities include supporting the development and implementation of emergency interventions, managing specific projects, preparing reports and data analysis, ensuring accurate data registration, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and supporting capacity building. The position also requires acting as a point of contact for operational queries, supervising support staff, and applying emergency preparedness practices. The application deadline is June 7, 2026.

Work Experience

Requires 5-7 years of progressive professional experience in humanitarian and development programming, or in project management-related fields.

Skills

Project Management, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Coordination, Capacity Building, Emergency Preparedness, Policy Analysis, Program Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Support

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