The World Food Program (WFP) is pleased to announce an exciting job opening for an Emergency Simulations Specialist in the Asia & Pacific region for 2025.
This vital role is designed for professionals who are passionate about enhancing WFP’s capacity to respond effectively to emergencies affecting food security and humanitarian needs. As an Emergency Simulations Specialist, you will lead the development and execution of simulation exercises that prepare teams and partners for real-world crises, ensuring a rapid and coordinated response.
If you are ready to apply your expertise in emergency management and contribute to WFP’s mission of saving lives and changing lives, we encourage you to apply and join a dedicated team working to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable communities across the Asia & Pacific region.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree in one or more of the following disciplines: social sciences, development studies, public policy / administration, international relations, or another relevant field.
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Experience:
- ONLY CANDIDATES WHO HAVE DIRECT EXPERIENCE IN LEADING THE DESIGN AND FACILITATION OF SIMULATIONS / TRAINING EXERCISES SHOULD APPLY.
- Minimum of 6-10 years of professional experience in disaster management / emergency preparedness with the UN, government, NGO, Red Cross, and/or private sector. Including as mandatory, at least 2 years of diverse (multi country/theme) experiences in leading the design and facilitation of emergency related simulations, training exercises, or disaster response scenarios.
- Experience coordinating joint pieces of work (training, simulation, response plan, other) across a diverse set of actors including government, UN, NGO, Red Cross Societies, defence actors, civil society, private sector, development actors and donors.
- Experience working with government systems to strengthen emergency response capacities, including collaboration on contingency planning, preparedness activities, or reviewing/testing national emergency protocols and shock responsive systems.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Proven ability to work independently, manage and progress projects;
- Client orientation with excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to build partnerships with people from diverse professional backgrounds (development and humanitarian sectors, defense, government, etc);
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- Experience in training and building capacity and skills of others;
- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse multicultural environment;
- Flexibility to travel when necessary, including hardship duty stations.
- Experience working in Asia and the Pacific an added asset.
Languages:
- Excellent command of English (written and spoken) essential;
- Knowledge of additional language/s relevant to Asia and the Pacific beneficial.
