Supply Chain Early Warning Expert

About the role

The Early Warning Expert position is based in the Supply Chain Unit's Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit of the WFP Malawi Country Office and is seconded to the SADC Humanitarian and Emergency Operations Centre (SHOC) in Nacala, Mozambique. It reports to the delegated authority of the Director, SHOC, and strengthens regional multi-hazard early warning, anticipatory action and disaster risk management by working with government institutions, humanitarian partners and regional organisations.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and support project activities with SHOC, liaise with technical partners and help organise coordination meetings, trainings and joint missions
• Lead real-time monitoring and analysis of regional multi-hazards in the SHOC Multi-Hazard Situation Room and generate early warning briefs, advisories and risk intelligence for SADC Member States
• Deliver anticipatory analysis, scenario building and risk profiling, and maintain multi-hazard monitoring dashboards and analytical tools
• Support AI-enabled early warning systems, geospatial tools and risk modelling, and assist in running the Geospatial Information Management Service Desk
• Support the SADC Emergency Response Team with early warning information before and during deployments
• Develop integrated early warning datasets, update triggers for Anticipatory Action, and support the regional disaster loss database
• Help develop training materials and organise workshops on early warning, geospatial tools and disaster preparedness
• Compile monthly progress updates, quarterly and final project reports, and maintain a project results matrix

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in meteorology, climate science, disaster risk management, environmental science, natural resources management or a related discipline
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in early warning systems, disaster risk reduction, climate services, humanitarian preparedness or emergency management
• Demonstrated experience in multi-hazard risk assessment, anticipatory action, climate and weather analysis, GIS and information management
• Experience working with government institutions, UN agencies or humanitarian organisations
• Fluency (Level C) in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Required skills

• Knowledge of disaster risk management frameworks and emergency preparedness
• Experience developing technical reports, dashboards and analytical products
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, GIS applications and data analysis software
• Strong coordination, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills

Applications are submitted only through the WFP online recruiting system, with a CV and cover letter; additional documents may be requested later. The deadline for applications is 26 November 2026.