Food Security & Nutrition in Humanitarian Emergencies Programme Manager

World Food Programme (WFP)

Manage multi-country food security and nutrition programs in humanitarian emergency contexts. Responsibilities: lead program design and implementation, coordinate with clusters and partners, ensure nutrition-sensitive interventions, manage budgets and staff, and represent WFP in inter-agency forums. Requirements: Postgraduate degree in food security, nutrition, or public health; 8+ years in humanitarian food assistance; experience with CMAM, cash-based transfers, and food security assessments (IPC, EFSA); fluency in English and French (desirable).

### Strategic Analysis The Food Security & Nutrition Programme Manager at WFP is a linchpin role in humanitarian emergencies, where food insecurity and malnutrition often spike due to conflict, climate shocks, or displacement. This position demands expertise in CMAM, IPC/EFSA assessments, and cash-based transfers—critical tools for saving lives and building resilience. By leading multi-country programs, the manager ensures nutrition-sensitive interventions reach the most vulnerable, while coordinating with clusters and partners to avoid duplication and maximize impact. In a global landscape where hunger affects over 800 million people, this role directly contributes to WFP's mission to end hunger and achieve SDG 2. Effective management of budgets and staff, coupled with inter-agency representation, ensures swift, accountable response. As emergencies grow in frequency and complexity, such strategic leadership is indispensable for scaling up food assistance and integrating nutrition into broader humanitarian action.