World Food Programme Eastern Africa

In #Ethiopia, the World Food Programme is looking for innovative ways to address climate change and food insecurity through the WFP Innovation Accelerator #IGNITEClimateInnovationChallenge. Today, 12 innovators presented their ideas on how local solutions can be used to solve recurrent climatic challenges to better food security and enhance climate resilience for communities in Afar & Amhara. This partnership with CARE Ethiopia and iceaddis is supported by USAID - Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (DANIDA)

Meet Abdiwahid, a Monitoring assistant at World Food Programme in Ethiopia's Somali Region. Abdiwahid is one of many dedicated humanitarians that are enthusiastic about their profession, engaging and assisting those in need. #MeetOurTeam #WFP #EasternAfrica #Humanitarian #WFPFamily

Meet Mohamud Ali, a dedicated Nutrition Officer at World Food Programme in #Somalia. Mohamud is passionate about his work, which ensures that women and their children receive the nutritional support they require for their health and growth.

🔵 In our fight against hunger, the stories of our committed team members—like Amelia, Julius, Joseph, Leila, and Barna—shine brightly. Each of them plays a unique role in ensuring that vulnerable communities receive the support they need, whether through school meals programme in Mozambique, essential aid deliveries in Uganda, efficient logistics in Lebanon, or local market initiatives in Bangladesh. 🚀 Read more to learn more about careers that save and change lives at WFP 📅 Every month, 'Pathway to WFP' will dive into the career paths of WFP professionals coming from diverse fields. Subscribe and get insights on essential skills to develop and more useful resources: https://lnkd.in/ddZ9Giqe

📣 Would you like to become a supplier to the United Nations in Nairobi? The UN is looking for eligible vendors in the following fields:  • ICT/IT • Food and Nutrition inspection and supplies • Pharmaceutical and medical supplies • Construction • Agriculture • Water and sanitation To apply visit https://lnkd.in/gxMgrqa, search for reference number EOI/UNBSEM/2024 and download the EOI documents. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! ✨

The Adre crossing from Chad into #Sudan is the most effective and shortest route to deliver humanitarian assistance – particularly into the Darfur region – at the scale and speed required to prevent widespread starvation. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dT__dUqX Learn more 👇

Meet Amir Med, an Administrative Assistant, Asset & Facility Management at WFP, who is passionate about his work. This #WorldHumanitarianDay, we salute dedicated humanitarian workers around the world, such as Amir, who go above and beyond to help others. 🙏💙 #WHD2024

🤱 #Breastfeeding is beneficial not only for the child's growth and development, but also for the mother's well-being. Mutinta Nseluke Hambayi, PhD shares 5 things you need to know about breastfeeding. ✨ #WorldBreastfeedingWeek

On behalf of WFP's team in eastern Africa, 🌟Thank you🌟, Michael Dunford, for your inspiring leadership over the past four years. Your dedication has been instrumental in WFP's impact, navigating challenges from COVID-19 to the conflict in Tigray. Hear from our Regional Director as he reflects on resilience-building and ongoing humanitarian efforts amidst multiple crises👇

🌟 Introducing our colleague Hamid Aboudou as part of our #MeetOurPeople series! 🌟 Hamid joined WFP as a national finance officer in his home country, Benin. Today, at the Regional Bureau for eastern Africa, he plays a crucial role in ensuring the cost-efficiency of our humanitarian operations. Beyond his professional skills, Hamid’s constant smile and positive energy make him an irreplaceable part of our team 💙 #MeetOurPeople #WFP #EasternAfrica #HumanitarianJobs #WFPFamily #FinanceJobs