International Executive

Roles and responsibilities

• Lead WFP Egypt’s Climate Adaptation Innovation Accelerator Programme (CAIAP), developing robust design and implementation pathways, ensuring timely delivery of milestones, and enabling strong coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with WFP’s Innovation Accelerator and the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation (MPEDIC) for the Climate Adaptation Innovation Accelerator Programme (CAIAP).
• Oversee the local implementation and development of ventures’ solutions and coordinate the integration of successful ideas into WFP programmes.
• Identify opportunities to mobilize additional financing for climate innovation/anticipatory action initiatives.
• Update and prepare CSP activities related to early warning systems, climate forecasting, and climate innovations.
• Lead discussions on the design and piloting of a national early warning system for agriculture, maintaining and strengthening relationships with the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation (MALR), the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation (MPEDIC), the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA), the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI), the Ministry of Environment (MoE), the Information Decision Support Center (IDSC), and others.
• Undertake reporting and research, as well as assist with knowledge generation, focusing on how WFP can contribute to developing a national early warning system for agriculture.
• Provide strong technical input to studies and assessments in collaboration with relevant experts and teams to support evidence-building for anticipatory action readiness activities.
• Communicate WFP’s updates to support the government’s vision on Early Warning System strengthening and Climate Services, acting as the WFP climate innovation focal point guiding the innovation process of piloting and implementing different startups and ventures' solutions addressing food security and climate challenges.
• When required, support the WFP programme team on climate action and resilience-building initiatives, including coordinating meetings and workshops.
• Under supervision, liaise with other functional sections and units to ensure effective internal collaboration when required and support regional partnerships.
• Perform other duties as required.

Desired candidate profile

Completion of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in a relevant discipline such as environment, climate, economics, management, information management, or development. A master’s degree in a relevant field is desirable.

Experience

At least 7 years of relevant experience working in the environmental and or information management sector, with at least 2 years of relevant experience in climate action.

Research, policy, analysis and programme in climate change, and development fields.

Desired Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge of climate change and exposure to development and humanitarian issues in Egypt and/or the Arab region.

Strong knowledge of the innovation and startup solutions landscape in Egypt.

Familiarity in developing public private partnerships.

Strong Writing, Organizational Skills, And Experience In Microsoft Package.

Strong teamwork, problem solving and coordination capacities.

Languages

Fluency in oral and written communication in English. Fluency in Arabic is a plus.

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