IT Emergency Coordinator - Roster
Quick answer
WFP is hiring a mid-level IT Emergency Coordinator (Remote | Dubai, UAE) with a Master's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience to support IT responses to emergencies, manage field operations, and collaborate with stakeholders.
- Role
- IT Emergency Coordinator - Roster
- Organization
- WFP - World Food Programme
- Location
- Remote | Dubai, UAE
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The IT Emergency Coordinator at WFP will support the coordination and management of IT responses to emergencies, ensuring urgent communication needs are met for humanitarian responders. This role involves leading emergency response technology projects, managing field operations, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The IT EC will also be responsible for planning, monitoring, and reporting on performance against humanitarian plans. The position requires travel to hardship duty stations and a commitment to effective communication and collaboration.
What you'll do
- Support the Senior IT Emergency Coordinator ensuring an efficient and effective management of the scale up response
- Lead Emergency Response Technology Projects in field operations, in support of the full humanitarian community and in collaboration with humanitarian partners
- Manage field projects, with a specific focus on Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC), Security Telecommunication Services (TESS) and Service Agreements on behalf of FITTEST and the Technology Division
- Represent the Technology Division towards Country Management in the operation. Escalate issues when required
- Lead the identification/assessment and prioritization of key Technology needs required to deliver assistance to the Affected Communities
- Write Concept of Operations (CONOPS), full staffing plans and budgets, draw up implementation plans, adjust it as per needs and closure reports
What it takes
- University degree in Technology or Business Management
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience
- Ability to design and execute projects in emergencies
- Willingness to operate in extreme conditions
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Collaborative team member with strong relationship-building skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Attractive compensation package, personal & professional development programs, internal mobility opportunities, multicultural working environment, and potential for global travel.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote with a duty station in Dubai, UAE.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master's degree in Technology or Business Management, 8+ years of relevant experience, and strong communication and collaboration skills.
How do I apply?
Applications must be submitted exclusively through the WFP online recruiting system.
Is the job remote?
Yes, the job is remote with a duty station in Dubai, UAE.
How to apply
Apply directly on WFP - World Food Programme's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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