DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
18 August 2026-23:59-GMT+04:30 Afghanistan Time (Kabul)WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP?
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
Afghanistan continues to face complex humanitarian challenges driven by climatic shocks, natural disasters, economic vulnerabilities, and access constraints, resulting in persistent food insecurity and humanitarian needs.
To support WFP's operational response, emergency preparedness, and evidence-based decision-making, the Country Office requires strengthened Early Warning (EW) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) capacity to monitor risks, assess impacts, and provide timely geospatial intelligence.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical leadership for EW and GIS functions through the management and analysis of geospatial data, development of analytical products and models, and implementation of automated solutions that support operational planning and humanitarian response.
The incumbent will maintain and further enhance the AF-PULSE platform by developing new features, improving data integration and visualization capabilities, and building automated workflows for data processing and analysis. The assignment will also support the development of geospatial models, dashboards, and coding solutions that strengthen early warning systems and enable timely, data-driven decision-making across WFP operations in Afghanistan.
DUTIES
WFP Afghanistan requires an Early Warning and GIS Officer to lead the development and implementation of geospatial and analytical solutions that strengthen early warning, emergency preparedness, operational planning, and evidence-based decision-making.
The position will provide technical leadership in geospatial data management, spatial analysis, platform development, and automation, with a particular focus on maintaining and enhancing the AF-PULSE platform as a core decision-support system for monitoring shocks, risks, access constraints, and food security-related impacts across Afghanistan.
Under the supervision of the Early Warning and Famine Prevention officer, the incumbent will perform the following responsibilities:
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Early Warning, Geospatial Analysis and Decision Support
1. Lead the production of geospatial analyses, risk mapping, and analytical products to support early warning, emergency preparedness, response planning, and programmatic decision-making.
2. Develop and maintain geospatial models, predictive analytics, and risk-monitoring tools to identify and monitor climatic, environmental, operational, and food security-related shocks.
3. Integrate Earth Observation, remote sensing, climate, hazard, accessibility, and socio-economic datasets into analytical workflows and operational products; including famine early warning analysis and Nutrition Early Risk Monitoring (NERIM).
4. Support IPC, emergency assessments, vulnerability analyses, and other corporate analytical processes through advanced GIS and spatial analysis.
AF-PULSE Platform Development and Management
5. Lead the technical management, maintenance, and enhancement of the AF-PULSE platform.
6. Design, develop, and implement new AF-PULSE features, analytical modules, dashboards, and visualization tools to improve operational decision-making.
7. Integrate new data sources, automated data feeds, and geospatial models into the platform.
8. Collaborate with internal units and external partners to continuously improve the platform's functionality and operational relevance.
Geospatial Data Management and Automation
1. Develop and maintain automated workflows, scripts, and data processing pipelines for data collection, validation, analysis, reporting, and visualization.
2. Oversight the maintenance and management WFP Afghanistan's geospatial databases, ensuring data quality, accessibility, interoperability, and preparedness for operational use.
3. Design and implement coding solutions to improve efficiency and reduce manual processing within AF-PULSE and other GIS systems.
Capacity Strengthening and Coordination
1. Build national staff capacity through mentoring, technical documentation, and knowledge-sharing.
2. Coordinate with programme, VAM, supply chain, crisis response, and field teams to ensure geospatial and analytical outputs effectively support operational needs.
3. Perform any other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Required Education: Master’s Degree, preferably in Geographic Information Systems, computer science or other relevant fields; or Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience and demonstrated expertise.
Desired Experience:
• At least 2 years of progressively responsible professional experience in GIS, geospatial analysis, Early Warning, or related fields, preferably within humanitarian or development contexts.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing web-based geospatial platforms, dashboards, and decision-support systems.
• Proven experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online (ArcGIS Experience Builder and ArcGIS Dashboard), ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, and other open-source geospatial technologies.
• Strong experience in Python programming, GIS automation (ArcPy, GeoPandas, Rasterio, etc.), data engineering, and workflow automation.
• Experience designing and implementing geospatial models, remote sensing pipelines, and data integration solutions.
• Experience managing spatial databases, APIs, cloud-based services, and large geospatial datasets.
• Experience supporting operational decision-making through GIS and analytical products in emergency, food security, disaster risk, or humanitarian settings is highly desirable.
OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Knowledge and Skills:
• Advanced GIS and spatial analysis expertise.
• Strong programming skills in JavaScript and Python for geospatial automation ana analysis workflows.
• Experience in developing and maintaining interactive web GIS platforms and dashboards using Esri ArcGIS Online and Esri ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Knowledge of remote sensing, Earth Observation, climate and hazard data applications.
• Familiarity with analyzing and interpreting agroclimatic data.
• Familiarity with machine learning, GeoAI, and predictive modelling techniques.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and innovation skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical findings into actionable operational recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, coordination, and capacity-building skills.
Languages: Working knowledge of English (Level C); knowledge of major languages in Afghanistan advantageous.
Type of Contract: Consultant (I)
Duration: 6 Months with possibility extending
Duty Station: Kabul, Afghanistan
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
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At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.