Telecoms Preparedness & Capacity Development Consultant, Logistics and Telecommunications Cluster (LTC)

The role

The Telecoms Preparedness & Capacity Development Consultant will support the Logistics and Telecommunications Cluster (LTC) at WFP in enhancing preparedness and capacity development initiatives. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders to design and implement training and preparedness activities, ensuring operational readiness in humanitarian contexts. The consultant will also develop technical tools and guidance materials, oversee training packages, and contribute to project visibility and accountability.

What you'll do

• Liaise with WFP country offices, regional offices, global teams, and external partners to support coordinated planning and implementation.
• Design and deliver meetings, workshops, and consultations related to preparedness, capacity building, and other key funding priorities.
• Develop the LTC Telecoms service offer in preparedness for local responders, the humanitarian community, and governments in fragile and protracted contexts.
• Undertake the development of preparedness and capacity building initiatives for country operations and LTC partners.
• Provide oversight and implementation support for LTC preparedness countries and operations in identifying preparedness gaps, priority actions, and capacity strengthening needs.

What it takes

• Advanced university degree in disaster management, development studies, international relations, business, humanitarian affairs, telecommunications, or another relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in project management, learning and capacity development, especially in the field of telecommunications, ICT emergency preparedness, logistics, or common services.
• Experience in managing or supporting multi-country projects, preferably in preparedness and emergency response settings.
• Experience working with WFP, the UN system, humanitarian clusters, NGOs, or interagency coordination mechanisms.
• Strong planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Good understanding of humanitarian preparedness, emergency response coordination, and capacity building approaches.

What you'll bring

How we treat you

Attractive compensation package, including training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and internal mobility opportunities

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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