Disaster Management & Food Assistance Lead
Quick answer
World Vision is hiring a Disaster Management & Food Assistance Lead to oversee emergency response strategies, cash-based programming, and humanitarian operations in high-risk contexts.
- Role
- Disaster Management & Food Assistance Lead
- Organization
- World Vision
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
World Vision is seeking a disaster management and humanitarian relief expert to lead emergency response strategies and food assistance programs. The role involves managing disaster risk reduction initiatives, overseeing cash-based programming, and building the capacity of national disaster management teams. The successful candidate will coordinate with multilateral donors, government agencies, and NGOs to ensure effective humanitarian action in high-risk contexts. This position requires strong leadership in emergency operations and a deep commitment to the organization's Christian mission.
What you'll do
- Lead disaster management strategies and emergency response contingency planning.
- Manage food assistance projects including cash-based programming and budget oversight.
- Build capacity of National Disaster Management Teams through training and performance reviews.
- Develop comprehensive sector reports and maintain donor relationships.
- Coordinate with stakeholders like USAID, WFP, and NGOs to advance project learning goals.
What it takes
- Minimum 7 years of experience in humanitarian assistance and emergency projects.
- Proven experience managing projects funded by multilateral donors like WFP, UNHCR, or UNICEF.
- Proficiency in French, English, and Swahili.
- Committed Christian willing to stand above denominational diversities.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in Cash-Based Programming and livelihoods.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this a remote role?
The role involves a mix of office-based work and external engagement (80%) and field work (20%), indicating an in-office/hybrid professional environment rather than fully remote.
What kind of experience is required for this position?
Candidates must have at least 7 years of professional experience in humanitarian assistance, emergency response, and managing multilateral donor-funded projects.
Is there a specific religious requirement for this role?
Yes, applicants must be committed Christians capable of upholding World Vision's organizational values and faith-based mission.
How is the compensation structured?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job description.
How to apply
Apply directly on World Vision's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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