Climate Change and Environmental Health Specialist
World Food Programme
The Climate Change and Environmental Health Specialist will support food security and nutrition programs in emergencies by addressing climate risks and environmental health hazards. This role requires diplomas in climate change, environmental health and safety, and food security, along with strategic leadership and grants management skills to implement resilient interventions.
### Strategic Analysis
The World Food Programme's Climate Change and Environmental Health Specialist role sits at the intersection of two critical global challenges: climate change and food insecurity. As climate shocks intensify, humanitarian actors must move beyond reactive aid to anticipate and mitigate environmental risks that directly threaten food systems. This specialist will translate complex climate data into actionable program designs, ensuring that food assistance does not inadvertently harm ecosystems or public health. By integrating environmental health safeguards—such as water quality and pollution control—into food distribution and agricultural support, this role helps build long-term resilience in vulnerable communities. The position reflects a paradigm shift in humanitarian aid: from treating symptoms (hunger) to addressing root causes (climate-driven environmental degradation). It also aligns with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals, positioning WFP as a leader in climate-smart humanitarian action.