Food Security and Nutrition Specialist (Humanitarian Emergencies)
World Food Programme (WFP)
Provide technical leadership for food security and nutrition interventions in humanitarian emergencies. Design and oversee programmes, conduct assessments, manage partnerships, and ensure quality M&E. Qualifications: Post Graduate Diploma or Master's in Food Security, Nutrition, or related; 8+ years in humanitarian contexts; experience in grants management and strategic planning; strong analytical and coordination skills.
### Strategic Analysis
The Food Security and Nutrition Specialist role at WFP is critical in addressing the immediate and long-term nutritional needs of vulnerable populations in humanitarian emergencies. This position bridges emergency response and development, ensuring that food assistance is not only timely but also nutrition-sensitive. By integrating food security with nutrition interventions, the specialist helps prevent malnutrition, supports local food systems, and strengthens community resilience. In the global humanitarian landscape, this role is pivotal as crises become more protracted and complex, requiring holistic approaches that go beyond calorie distribution. The specialist's work in assessments, partnerships, and M&E directly informs evidence-based programming, optimizing resource allocation and impact. As climate change and conflict drive food insecurity, this role is essential for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger) and building a more food-secure world.