IT Emergency Coordinator: Remote Crisis Tech Lead

WFP - World Food Programme; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

World Food Programme is seeking an IT Emergency Coordinator (WAE International Consultant, Level 2) to support rapid IT response in emergencies from Dubai, UAE. The role oversees technology services delivery, coordination with the Humanitarian Country Team, and planning in Digital Assistance initiatives.

The assignment involves leading field technology projects, coordinating with ETC/FITTEST teams, and ensuring effective communication with donors and partners in humanitarian operations.

Qualifications

• University degree in Technology, Business Management in relevant field and minimum 8 years of experience in relevant field or relevant post-secondary education with extensive relevant practical field work experience.
• Strong design, planning and execution skills for emergency IT projects and operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate IT emergency preparedness and response activities, leading technology projects in field operations.
• Represent the Technology Division in operations and coordinate with stakeholders and partners.
• Develop CONOPS, staffing plans and budgets, and monitor performance against plans.
• Lead or support emergency technology prep, including ETC and FITTEST activities, and liaise with governments and donors.

Skills

Project design

Emergency operations

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Education

University degree in Technology/Business Management

Tools

General IT project tools

Job description

World Food Programme is seeking an IT Emergency Coordinator (WAE International Consultant, Level 2) to support rapid IT response in emergencies from Dubai, UAE. The role oversees technology services delivery, coordination with the Humanitarian Country Team, and planning in Digital Assistance initiatives.

The assignment involves leading field technology projects, coordinating with ETC/FITTEST teams, and ensuring effective communication with donors and partners in humanitarian operations.