Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Associate at World Food Programme

Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Coordination, Project Supervision, Technical Guidance, Training Material Preparation, Capacity Building, Focal Point, Inter-agency Coordination, Workplan Coordination, Assessment Conduction, Response Intervention Development, Partner Engagement, Technical Input, Strategy Drafting, Contingency Planning, SOP Development, Stakeholder Needs Mapping

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 9 March 2026-23:59-GMT+03:30 Iran Time (Tehran) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. WHY JOIN WFP? WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities. A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe. We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). Context: Under the overall and Direct supervision of the Country Director (CD) the successful candidate will be supporting the WFP mission’s program under the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) in Iran (Islamic Republic of). Iran is exposed to a variety of risks – hydro-meteorological and geophysical hazards. The range and intensity of extreme natural and weather-related events, coupled with fast-growing urbanization and inadequate disaster preparedness, are increasing Iran’s vulnerability to natural hazards. According to the global Climate Risk Index (CRI), Iran is ranked 18th with a score of 27.55. According to the Iran Meteorological Organization, the average temperature has risen by 2°C since the 1960s, and rainfall has decreased by 20% in the past two decades. As a result, climate-related events, water scarcity and natural-hazard induced disasters are expected to become more frequent and intense and, compounded by socio- economic risks, are affecting the poorest segments of the population, most notably refugees and vulnerable people. Disaster preparedness is critical to increase Iran’s resilience to future shocks and disasters. It is this background that WFP Iran intends to expand the capacity in the DRR and climate change to be able to better support the government, communities, and refugees. Core Functions / Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Country Director in Iran and in close collaboration with the Program Officer (PO) in charge of DRR and climate change in Iran, the successful candidate is expected to implement the following tasks; Support PO in coordinating relevant stakeholders for the organization of meetings, workshops, and compiling the inputs to working documents in the area of DRR and climate change; Support PO in supervising the implementation of the DRR-related projects and activities of WFP; Support PO provide technical guidance and information on DRR to the national stakeholders (NDMO and others) and UN Disaster Management Team (DMT); Assist in the preparation of training materials and in delivering training and capacity building activities, including for officials and staff from national actors, UNDMT members, and WFP staff; Serve as a national focal point for DRR issues in UN Iran, and in particular, coordinate with other agencies to plan and evaluate programmes under the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), such as participating in the Results Group on Climate Change, as well as any other relevant inter-agency platforms; Lead on the coordination of relevant working groups under the UNSDCF (e.g., Disaster Risk Reduction and Management) to facilitate a cohesive and comprehensive emergency response by fostering collaboration, sharing information, and coordinating workplans across different sectors and partners. Support the conduction of assessments in response to both sudden and slow-onset disasters and assist in developing response interventions; Under the guidance of PO, engage with a wide range of partners (academia, researchers, NGOs) at national and sub-national levels on refugees, climate change issues, as well as disaster risk reduction as necessary; Participate in a wide range of virtual and in-person events with counterparts in the thematic area and provide technical inputs for discussions; Draft, review and coordinate technical inputs to national strategy, contingency plan, SOPs on the DRR, Environment and Climate Change Support the organization of consultations with key actors to map key stakeholders’ needs and capacities in DRR, as well as to collect information and data to inform programming. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. Required Qualifications and Experience Education University Degree in Social Science, Disaster Management or Environment Studies, Climate Change Studies, or other related social sciences from an accredited academic institution, or a bachelor’s with two years of relevant professional experience Training certification on the DRR and Climate Change and related studies is an advantage Experience Provable knowledge and experience in conducting research or implementing activities related to climate change, and/or disaster risk reduction; Experience in working with NDMO or entity in charge of Climate Action, DRR Experience in implementing disaster response activities preferably in Iran or neighboring countries Experience working in a multi-cultural environment with international organizations such as INGOs, the UN and other multilateral organizations is an advantage. Skills The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes, contributing to saving and changing lives. Sound knowledge and understanding of refugee issues. A high level of personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, respects for diversity, creative thinking. Ability to establish priorities and undertake assigned tasks with minimum supervision and maintain composure under pressure. Ability to manage workload within general schedule of work, instructions, and standard practices. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Ability to prepare and present clear and concise technical reports in English in a timely manner; and Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher. Languages Fluency, both written and oral, in local language (Persian) and English is required. WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org NO FEE DISCLAIMER The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. 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Responsibilities

The associate will support the Program Officer in coordinating stakeholders for DRR/climate change meetings, supervising project implementation, and providing technical guidance to national stakeholders and the UN Disaster Management Team. Key tasks include assisting in training preparation, serving as a national focal point for DRR issues within the UN framework, and leading working groups under the UNSDCF.