Company Overview
The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organisation, dedicated to ending global hunger. Operating across East Africa, it provides emergency food assistance, nutrition support, and resilience-building programmes. WFP leverages innovative solutions like digital cash transfers and blockchain to reach millions, working closely with governments and partners to achieve Zero Hunger.
History & Milestones
Founded in 1961 as an experimental three-year programme, WFP quickly became a permanent agency of the United Nations in 1963. Over decades, it has responded to major famines in Africa, including the 1984 Ethiopian crisis and the 2011 Horn of Africa drought. Today, WFP continues to adapt, focusing on long-term food security and sustainable solutions in East Africa.
Hiring Trends & Demand
The WFP in East Africa is actively recruiting for logistics and supply chain specialists, emergency response coordinators, nutrition experts, and IT professionals to support digital cash transfer programmes. There is also growing demand for data analysts and resilience-building officers amid climate-related food insecurity.
Active Vacancies (1)
UN Jobs – Consultant (Trainer) – World Food Programme
Kampala, UgandaCompetitive
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