ETC Coordinator,

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace and prosperity. In the Pacific, WFP focuses on strengthening national and regional capacities for emergency preparedness and response, particularly in the face of recurrent natural hazards and climate change impacts. This role supports WFP's commitment to resilience and effective humanitarian assistance.

Job Purpose

The ETC Coordinator will play a crucial role in strengthening telecommunications resilience across Pacific Island countries, supporting the implementation of initiatives funded by a US Macro Grant. Based in Fiji, this position involves strategic planning, project management, and providing technical advice on emergency telecommunications solutions, including satellite and radio communications. The coordinator will contribute to capacity development through trainings and workshops, support resource mobilization, and assist in emergency response operations. A key responsibility includes acting as a focal point for Early Warning Systems, coordinating with various stakeholders to enhance multi-hazard preparedness. This role is vital for ensuring effective communication and connectivity during emergencies in a region highly vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters.

Responsibilities

The incumbent, based in the WFP Pacific Multi-Country Office in Suva, Fiji, is responsible for supporting the strategic planning and implementation of regional Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) preparedness, response, and recovery initiatives across the Pacific. This involves contributing to multi-country program design and delivery, and managing assigned projects, portfolios, or country engagements, ensuring effective planning, stakeholder engagement, and output delivery, while coordinating with WFP management. A key duty is providing senior technical support and advice on emergency telecommunications solutions, such as satellite communications, radio networks, and connectivity services, to partners and government stakeholders. The role also includes contributing to ICT capacity assessments and technical missions, developing recommendations to enhance national infrastructure and preparedness. The incumbent will support capacity development initiatives, including trainings and workshops, to foster sustainable ETC capabilities in Pacific Island Countries. Furthermore, responsibilities extend to resource mobilization, program development, and supporting emergency response operations by providing coordination and technical assistance. The position requires systematic data capture and analysis for monitoring and evaluation, and acting as a focal point for Early Warning Systems (EWS), coordinating with stakeholders and representing WFP at various fora to strengthen multi-hazard early warning capacities. Effective coordination and partnership engagement with diverse entities, including governments and UN agencies, are crucial to ensure alignment and interoperability of ETC interventions across the Pacific.

Work Experience

Requires 5-10 years of postgraduate professional experience in a relevant field. This includes a background in IT Emergency Preparedness and Response, Emergency Telecommunications, and humanitarian/development work. Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of UN system policies.

Skills

Emergency Telecommunications, Disaster Risk Management, ICT Capacity Building, Satellite Communications, Radio Networks, Connectivity Services, Early Warning Systems, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Capacity Development, Resource Mobilization, Programme Development, Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Analysis, Coordination and Partnership, Humanitarian Assistance, Logistics, Technical Support, Needs Assessments, Training and Workshops

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