DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

26 November 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Central Africa Time (Maputo)

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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 extreme weather shocks.


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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.


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).




The Early Warning Expert position will be based within the Supply Chain Unit’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit of the WFP Malawi Country Office and Seconded to the SADC Humanitarian and Emergency Operations Centre (SHOC) in Nacala, Mozambique.

The position will report to the delegated authority of the Director, SHOC.

To strengthen regional multi-hazard early warning, anticipatory action, and disaster risk management capacities by working closely with Government institutions, humanitarian partners, and regional organizations to enhance preparedness, improve risk analysis, and support evidence-based decision-making for disaster preparedness and response.

Under the delegated authority of the Executive Director, the Early Warning Expert shall perform the following functions:

1. Coordination and Partnerships


  • Support the WFP Project Manager in planning, coordinating and monitoring project activities in collaboration with SHOC
  • Maintain regular liaison with Project technical partners to ensure alignment of national and regional activities.
  • Support the planning and facilitation of technical coordination meetings, trainings and joint missions among project stakeholders and partners
  • Support the establishment and coordination of regional early warning and Information Management working groups and technical task teams.
  • Promote knowledge sharing and visibility of project outcomes across SADC and partner institutions.

2. Hazard Monitoring & Early Warning Analysis


  • Lead real-time monitoring and analysis of regional multi-hazards through the SHOC Multi-Hazard Situation Room, ensuring timely identification of triggers and thresholds that inform Anticipatory Action protocols across the SADC region.
  • Generate actionable early warning briefs, advisories and risk intelligence updates for SADC Member States, incorporating co-production approaches and regional contextualization to ensure that advisories directly feed into pre-agreed anticipatory actions.
  • Deliver anticipatory analysis and forward-looking risk assessments—including scenario building and probability-based risk profiling—to support evidence-driven preparedness planning and enable early actions before hazards materialize.
  • Enhance and maintain multi-hazard monitoring dashboards and analytical tools in collaboration with SHOC’s Information Management and GIS teams, ensuring they integrate risk indicators, triggers, and decision-support layers used for activating anticipatory action mechanisms.


3. Technical and Operational Support


  • Support implementation of AI-enabled Early Warning Systems, geospatial analysis tools and risk modelling.
  • Assist in the setup and operation of the Geospatial Information Management Service Desk, ensuring technical requests are tracked and addressed.
  • Support SHOC and partners in integrating Early Warning geospatial data into decision-making, reporting, preparedness and emergency operations.
  • Support the SADC Emergency Response Team (ERT) with early warning information before and during deployments

4. Data Integration and Analytics


  • Collaborate with SHOC Information Management/GIS teams to develop integrated early warning datasets/information (Hazard, vulnerability, exposure and coping capacity).
  • Continuously support the development and update of triggers for Anticipatory Action and monitor them for Early Action
  • Support the establishment and update of the regional disaster loss database and monitoring tools Facilitate the co-production and interoperability between SHOC Early Warning products and systems and regional products platforms.

5. Capacity Development and Communication


  • Assist in the development of training materials, guidance notes, and knowledge products for capacity building and dissemination.
  • Support organization of training sessions and workshops for SHOC and NDMA staff on early warning, geospatial tools, and disaster preparedness.
  • Liaise with SHOC and WFP’s communications teams for documentation of key milestones, success stories, and media materials.

7. Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation


  • Compile monthly progress updates, quarterly reports, and final project reports as per SHOC, WFP and donor requirements.
  • Monitor performance indicators and document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices. Maintain an up-to-date project results matrix and ensure quality and accuracy of technical deliverables.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:


Education:

  • Advanced University degree in Meteorology, Climate Science, Disaster Risk Management, Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, or another relevant discipline.

Experience

  • At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in early warning systems, disaster risk reduction, climate services, humanitarian preparedness, emergency management or related fields.
  • Demonstrated experience in multi-hazard risk assessment, anticipatory action, climate and weather analysis, GIS and information management.
  • Experience working with Government institutions, UN agencies or humanitarian organizations.
  • Knowledge of disaster risk management frameworks and emergency preparedness.
  • Experience developing technical reports, dashboards and analytical products.
  • Strong coordination, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, GIS applications and data analysis software.
  • Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.

Languages:


  • Fluency (Level C) in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, is required for effective coordination with internal and external stakeholders, reporting, and operational support activities.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

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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.

  • We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

  • If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

  • 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.

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