Senior IT Emergency Coordinator – Roster

About the opportunity

The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Senior IT Emergency Coordinator to join its IT Emergency Preparedness and Response Branch (TECF) as part of the Fast IT, Telecommunications and Coordination Support Services Team (FITTEST). The role involves coordinating and managing WFP’s IT response to emergencies, leading the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC), and ensuring that urgent communication needs of humanitarian responders are met. The position involves long-term field missions, often in hardship duty stations, to assess, build, and restore communications services.

Salary and benefits

• Attractive compensation package.
• Investment in personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and internal mobility opportunities.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse, multicultural environment.

Who can apply?

• University degree in Technology, Business Management in a relevant field, and a minimum of 8 years of experience in the relevant field, OR relevant post-secondary education with extensive relevant practical field work experience.
• Fluency (level C) in English.
• Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) or WFP's working language (Portuguese) is desirable.
• Ability and willingness to operate in hard or extreme living conditions and travel to emergencies within 24 hours.
• Ability to design, plan, and execute projects in the field, specifically in emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently with personal initiative.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Collaborative team member with strong business partnering skills.
• Highly developed cognitive capacity and behavioral flexibility.

Required documents

• CV
• Cover Letter

When to apply

• Deadline for applications: 30 September 2026, 23:59 GMT+04:00 (Gulf Standard Time, Dubai).

How to apply

• Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable.
• Submit your application exclusively through the WFP online recruiting system.