Programme Policy Lead, Early Warning Systems (Advisory)

World Food Programme; Peshawar City Tehsil; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

World Food Programme in Peshawar seeks an experienced Programme Policy Officer (Early Warming Systems Specialist) to provide high‑level advisory support for an end‑to‑end early warning system. The consultant will ensure integration of monitoring, forecasting, and decision support with national partners, aligned to international best practice.

The role requires leadership in policy guidance, technical validation, and coordination across government and partners, with a focus on resilience and

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in meteorology, hydrology, climate science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in design and implementation of early warning systems.
• Experience in disaster risk management in developing country contexts is an asset.
• Excellent written and spoken English (level C).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advisory on end-to-end EWS design and integration.
• Review outputs of national and international partners for alignment with global standards.
• Advise on governance, coordination, and sustainability of the EWS.
• Support knowledge sharing and targeted technical sessions with stakeholders.
• Contribute to quality assurance of system design documents and DSS outputs.

Skills

EWS design

Meteorology

Disaster management

Policy advice

English communication

Education

Advanced degree in meteorology/climate science

Tools

Forecasting tools

Job description

World Food Programme in Peshawar seeks an experienced Programme Policy Officer (Early Warming Systems Specialist) to provide high‑level advisory support for an end‑to‑end early warning system. The consultant will ensure integration of monitoring, forecasting, and decision support with national partners, aligned to international best practice.

The role requires leadership in policy guidance, technical validation, and coordination across government and partners, with a focus on resilience and