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WFP Anticipatory Action Specialist Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs

WFP Anticipatory Action Specialist Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs.

WFP Kenya looking for “Anticipatory Action Specialist”.

Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 29 May 2023.

The World Food Programme is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations. It is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, the largest one focused on hunger and food security, and the largest provider of school meals. Founded in 1961, it is headquartered in Rome and has offices in 80 countries.

WFP Anticipatory Action Specialist Jobs 2023

The WFP has published a job vacancy announcement on 18 May 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Anticipatory Action Specialist to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Recruiter World Food Programme (WFP)
Position Anticipatory Action Specialist
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Country Kenya
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification University degree
Experience Required Minimum of 3 (three) years
Application Deadline 29 May 2023

WFP Job Vacancy 2023

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

  • Guide ICPAC’s work on impact-based forecasting (IBF) & its use in AA systems.
  • Coordinate capacity strengthening, remotely and in-country, for National Meteorological Services (NMS), National Disaster Risk Management Authorities, and technical partners to support AA system development in the region.
  • Develop guidelines for IBF development for AA systems (documenting process, results, learning and turning this into guidance for use by Met Services).
  • Development of thresholds for various hazards and linkages with AA trigger evaluation methodology to support needed capacity strengthening of NMSs.
  • Support joint programming of WFP and ICPAC works to advance innovative regional disaster risk management actions such as development of proposals, organizing discussion forums, among others.

Qualification:

  • Advanced university degree in Meteorology, Geography, Disaster Risk Management and Environmental Science and related disciplines or First University degree with 2 additional years of related work experience.

Experience:

  • A minimum of 3 (three) years of professional working experience in a similar role.
  • At least 7 (seven) years of postgraduate work experience, in progressively responsible roles in weather or climate forecast development and application in disaster risk management, humanitarian, international development and/or public sector aid programs.

Other Details

  • Type of Contract: Fixed Term Contract
  • Contract Duration: One (1) year, renewable
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply WFP Anticipatory Action Specialist Jobs 2023

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The Closing Date: 29 May 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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