IT Emergency Coordinator – Roster

About the opportunity

The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking an IT Emergency Coordinator to join its roster for an 11-month WAE International Consultant (Level 2) contract. Based out of Admin Dubai, UAE (Remote) with long-term field missions in hardship duty stations, the role is responsible for coordinating WFP’s IT emergency response, leading Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) projects, and supporting digital assistance operations. The IT Emergency Coordinator collaborates with humanitarian partners, assesses key technology needs for affected communities, manages field project budgets and staffing plans, and ensures rapid deployment of FITTEST communications services during crises.

Salary and benefits

• Attractive compensation package according to WFP terms and conditions for WAE International Consultant (Level 2) positions.
• Opportunity to work within a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate organization.
• Highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• Personal and professional development opportunities including training, accreditation, coaching, and mentorship.
• International career path across WFP's country, regional, and global offices.

Who can apply?

• University degree in Technology, Business Management, or a relevant field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or relevant post-secondary education with extensive practical field work experience.
• Fluency (level C) in English is required; intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) or Portuguese is desirable.
• Ability to design, plan, and execute projects in the field, specifically in emergency situations.
• Ability and willingness to operate in hard, at times extreme, living conditions, and respond/travel to emergencies within 24 hours.
• Ability to work independently, manage decentralized teams, and build collaborative partnerships with stakeholders.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, high cognitive capacity, and behavioral flexibility.

Required documents

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Additional documents (such as passport, certificates, and recommendation letters) may be requested later in the recruitment process.

When to apply

• Application deadline: September 30, 2026, at 23:59 Gulf Standard Time (Dubai / GMT+04:00).
• Vacancy posting date: August 12, 2026.

How to apply

• Submit your application online exclusively through the WFP Workday recruiting portal.
• Ensure your Workday profile is complete and accurate, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable).
• Attach your required CV and Cover Letter before submitting.
• If experiencing technical issues during application, contact global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org.

Additional information

• Type of Contract: WAE International Consultant (Level 2).
• Duration: 11 months.
• Duty Station: Admin Dubai, UAE (Remote), requiring long-term field missions often in hardship duty stations.
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
• Members of UN oversight bodies (such as ACABQ, ICSC, FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, and JIU) are ineligible during service and within three years of ceasing service.
• The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, or testing fee.