Emergency Food Security & Nutrition Coordinator
World Food Programme (WFP)
Requires Post Graduate Diploma in Food Security & Nutrition in Humanitarian Emergencies and Diploma in Climate Change. Experience in disaster risk reduction and digital transformation for data management. Strong grants management and monitoring & evaluation skills. Environmental health and safety management certificate preferred. Archives administration for record keeping.
### Strategic Analysis
The Emergency Food Security & Nutrition Coordinator role at WFP is a linchpin in humanitarian response, bridging immediate survival needs with long-term resilience. In a world facing escalating climate shocks and conflict-driven hunger, this position ensures that food aid is not only delivered but strategically designed to reduce future risks. By integrating disaster risk reduction and robust M&E frameworks, the coordinator transforms reactive aid into proactive systems strengthening. This role is critical because it operationalizes the humanitarian-development-peace nexus, aligning emergency interventions with sustainable development goals. As global food crises intensify, coordinators who can navigate complex funding streams, digital data management, and cross-sectoral collaboration will define the effectiveness of international aid. Their work directly impacts the lives of millions, making this a high-stakes, high-impact position in the humanitarian landscape.