1. About the Position

The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking an Early Warning Expert to be based at the SADC Humanitarian and Emergency Operations Centre (SHOC) in Nacala, Mozambique, while being attached to the WFP Malawi Country Office.

The position aims to strengthen regional multi-hazard early warning, anticipatory action and disaster risk management capacities. The successful candidate will work closely with Government institutions, humanitarian partners and regional organizations to improve preparedness, risk analysis and evidence-based decision-making for disaster preparedness and response.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Coordination and Partnerships

  • Support the WFP Project Manager in planning, coordinating and monitoring project activities in collaboration with SHOC.

  • Maintain regular communication with technical project partners to ensure alignment of national and regional activities.

  • Support the planning and facilitation of technical coordination meetings, training sessions and joint missions.

  • 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.

B. Hazard Monitoring and Early Warning Analysis

  • Lead real-time monitoring and analysis of regional multi-hazards through the SHOC Multi-Hazard Situation Room.

  • Identify triggers and thresholds that inform Anticipatory Action protocols across the SADC region.

  • Prepare early warning briefs, advisories and risk intelligence updates for SADC Member States.

  • Conduct anticipatory analysis and forward-looking risk assessments, including scenario building and probability-based risk profiling.

  • Develop and maintain multi-hazard monitoring dashboards and analytical tools in collaboration with Information Management and GIS teams.

C. Technical and Operational Support

  • Support the implementation of AI-enabled Early Warning Systems, geospatial analysis tools and risk modelling.

  • Assist in establishing and operating the Geospatial Information Management Service Desk.

  • Support the integration of early warning geospatial data into decision-making, reporting, preparedness and emergency operations.

  • Provide early warning information to the SADC Emergency Response Team (ERT) before and during deployments.

D. Data Integration and Analytics

  • Collaborate with SHOC Information Management/GIS teams to develop integrated datasets covering hazards, vulnerability, exposure and coping capacity.

  • Support the development and updating of triggers for Anticipatory Action and monitor them for Early Action.

  • Support the establishment and updating of the regional disaster loss database and monitoring tools.

  • Facilitate interoperability between SHOC early warning products, systems and regional platforms.

E. Capacity Development and Communication

  • Assist in developing training materials, guidance notes and knowledge products.

  • Support training sessions and workshops for SHOC and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) staff.

  • Liaise with SHOC and WFP communications teams to document key milestones, success stories and media materials.

F. Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation

  • Prepare monthly progress updates, quarterly reports and final project reports.

  • Monitor performance indicators and document lessons learned, success stories and best practices.

  • Maintain an updated project results matrix.

  • Ensure the quality and accuracy of technical deliverables.

3. Qualifications and Requirements

Education

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

Professional Experience

  • At least 5 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 in English (Level C), with excellent written and verbal communication skills, is required.

4. About WFP – Why Join?

The World Food Programme offers:

  • An inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment.

  • Professional development opportunities through training, coaching, mentorship and accreditation.

  • Opportunities for international and internal career mobility.

  • An attractive compensation package.

  • The opportunity to contribute to humanitarian assistance worldwide.

WFP is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

How to Apply

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