Emergency Preparedness & Response Officer

at World Food Programme (WFP)

📍 Location: Accra
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Profile

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives and changing lives through food assistance in emergencies and building pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity. We foster a welcoming, inclusive, and mission-driven environment where professionals contribute to life-saving operations and global humanitarian impact.

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and highly organized Emergency Preparedness & Response Officer to support the planning, coordination, and execution of emergency response activities. The successful candidate will strengthen preparedness systems, coordinate multi-stakeholder response efforts, and support timely and effective humanitarian interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and implementation of emergency preparedness and response activities
• Coordinate with multiple teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure effective emergency response delivery
• Monitor emerging risks and support early warning and preparedness planning processes
• Contribute to data collection, analysis, and reporting to support decision-making
• Maintain up-to-date emergency response plans, tools, and operational frameworks
• Assist in mobilizing resources and coordinating logistics during emergency situations
• Provide support in managing concurrent activities across multiple response operations
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of emergency preparedness and response activities
• Support capacity building initiatives for partners and field teams
• Maintain strong communication channels with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications & Requirements

• Advanced University Degree in Public Administration or related field
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Experience in humanitarian or international development contexts preferred
• Strong experience in data analysis and reporting
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams
• Strong leadership skills with a supportive and collaborative approach
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple teams, organizations, and activities simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and organizational discipline
• Ability to work effectively in complex and fast-paced environments
• Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commitment to humanitarian values and operational excellence

How to Apply

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