Telecoms Preparedness
Pubblicato il 03-10-2026 - WFP in Padova
Organizational context: The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace and prosperity. WFP operates in emergencies, assisting people recovering from conflict, disasters, and extreme weather. The organization values diversity, inclusion, and personal/professional development, offering a dynamic and impactful career path.
Job purpose: The Telecoms Preparedness & Capacity Development Consultant will support the Logistics and Telecommunications Cluster (LTC) in strengthening emergency telecommunications preparedness and capacity building. This role involves designing, delivering, and overseeing initiatives focused on response readiness and developing the LTC Telecoms service offer for local responders, humanitarian communities, and governments. The consultant will update technical tools and guidance materials, develop position papers on emerging technologies, and lead the rollout of preparedness and capacity building initiatives for country operations and partners.
A key responsibility includes developing training packages for telecoms in fragile contexts and steering learning management system development, ensuring operational realities and technical standards are integrated into all activities.
Responsibilities: The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Telecoms Preparedness & Capacity Development Consultant to support the Logistics and Telecommunications Cluster (LTC) Telecoms Area. This role involves designing, delivering, and overseeing preparedness initiatives and capacity development for emergency telecommunications. The consultant will liaise with various WFP offices and external partners to ensure coordinated planning and implementation of activities, including workshops and consultations. Key responsibilities include developing the LTC Telecoms service offer for local responders, humanitarian communities, and governments, and updating technical tools and guidance mate